PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles need a new head coach after firing Chip Kelly this past Tuesday.

One possibility is New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, who some have speculated could be on his way out following a losing season.

Speaking Wednesday at his locker, Eagles running back Darren Sproles said he would welcome Payton if he were to somehow end up with the Eagles.

"Of course," Sproles said.

Sproles played for Payton from 2011 to 2013 during his time with the Saints, before being traded to the Eagles once head coach Chip Kelly was hired.

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Sproles has had success with the Eagles, but has also expressed his frustration over a lack of touches this season.

"The way (Payton) runs his offense," Sproles said, "that's kind of what we need here I think."

Sproles went on to say he enjoyed his time playing with Payton.

"He was a good guy to me," Sproles said. "He is a hard nosed guy"

As for how he is different from Kelly?

"I don't know," Sproles said with a smile.

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