Saints promoting Ryan Nielsen, Kris Richard, possibly as co-coordinators
 

The Saints are promoting defensive assistants Ryan Nielsen and Kris Richard, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Nielsen and Richard could become co-defensive coordinators.

New Saints head coach Dennis Allen, who earned a promotion from defensive coordinator after Sean Payton stepped away, continues to finalize his staff.

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Sweet! Now we can get moving on personnel decisions. The fun off-season parts are about to start.

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From the guy who says he doesn't pay attention to the draft...

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Meh ...

Minnesota had "co-coordinators" (Zimmer/Patterson) for their defense in 2020/2021 - finished 17th and 24th respectfully.

I'd prefer they gave the title to one guy and let's geaux.

Never mind me, I'm just a couch coach :p.

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I agree to a certain extent but if Allen is still calling all the plays, it doesn't really matter how many co-DC's they name.

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Pick one leader to represent the defense.

Re: Saints promoting Ryan Nielsen, Kris Richard, possibly as co-coordinators
 

They have. Dennis Allen.

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Just pick one. Don’t be scared.

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Casting couch coach hall of famer? :confused:

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A really, really good talk on the co-coordinator concept for the Saints.