Saints expect changes, but Rizzi would like to stay and has some key players support [Video]

New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi agrees that major changes should be in store this offseason.After a loss at Tamp Bay in Sunday’s season finale, the Saints (5-12) are coming off their worst regular season in nearly two decades.But Rizzi also has a case to make for why any changes regarding his role with the team should involve nothing more than dropping the “interim” tag from his title.“I can sit here very confidently and say that it’s pretty clear that I’m a good leader,” said Rizzi, who took over following the firing of third-year coach Dennis Allen and guided New Orleans to a 3-5 record during their final eight games.“One of the things I think I’m very, very strong in is leadership and communication and relationships,” Rizzi continued. “There’s no more important trio than those three when you coach.”Rizzi said the Saints must follow NFL rules in selecting their …