By Zach Koons After a few days of rampant speculation regarding Sean Payton’s future with the New Orleans Saints, a bombshell dropped on Tuesday afternoon. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the 58-year-old has informed that organization that he is stepping away in 2022. Further information from Saints insider Nick Underhill suggests that Payton has decided to retire following an arduous 2021 season. The move will free him from the rigors of coaching, at least for next year, and allow him to take a step back or pursue other interests, such as television. However, the other potential opti…