Dennis Allen has eased into the role of New Orleans Saints head coach

Thirty3 · 06-20-2022, 05:13 PM

He did a good job as DC and learned from one of the best ever. I'm mildly optimistic/hopeful. One thing that bothers me (inconsequential so far) is his adaptation of Payton's mannerisms (he even speaks like Payton). It reeks of no self-confidence. It is a trait that can reflect respect towards a leader but doesn't bode well for being or becoming a leader. Hoping he can step out of Payton's shadow without OVERCOMPENSATING.

AsylumGuido · 06-20-2022, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

He did a good job as DC and learned from one of the best ever. I'm mildly optimistic/hopeful. One thing that bothers me (inconsequential so far) is his adaptation of Payton's mannerisms (he even speaks like Payton). It reeks of no self-confidence. It is a trait that can reflect respect towards a leader but doesn't bode well for being or becoming a leader. Hoping he can step out of Payton's shadow without OVERCOMPENSATING.

Maybe Payton got it from Allen.

SaintGnome · 06-20-2022, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

He did a good job as DC and learned from one of the best ever. I'm mildly optimistic/hopeful. One thing that bothers me (inconsequential so far) is his adaptation of Payton's mannerisms (he even speaks like Payton). It reeks of no self-confidence. It is a trait that can reflect respect towards a leader but doesn't bode well for being or becoming a leader. Hoping he can step out of Payton's shadow without OVERCOMPENSATING.

I wouldn't worry too much about the shadow thing. With Brees gone and if his D is a big part of our winning he should get credit for any successes. It's hardly Chucky stepping in to Dungy's team.

I liked Sean's mannerisms as a HC, he really seems to think hard about a question asked, and responds thoughtfully and with candor as he can as a HC. He's personable. If DA learned this from him IMO it's a good thing. Much better than a mumbling mona toned Belichick or a firey, confrontational Parcells (which while amusing to every one else, is kinda of embarrassing for our coach)

AsylumGuido · 06-22-2022, 08:19 AM

“I think that was huge, keeping the DNA the same. It’s not like it’s a full rebuild here. I think you have a team that can make a lot of noise and make a run at it. Obviously, we have to improve and get better and gel as a unit, but I think keeping the DNA of the team, the culture of the team the same, I think that’s huge, and I think we’ll all benefit from it.”

Ingram said via the Saints official website, “I think he’s doing a great job with the team, he’s doing a great job in the team meetings, he’s doing a great job with us out there telling us let’s get our work done, let’s be efficient, let’s be effective, let’s improve, let’s work, let’s have a sense of urgency. He’s going to take care of us and get us off the field. I think he’s done a great job. Just having the same DNA, the same culture of the team, I think that’s going to be good for everyone in the locker room.”

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,700	Re: Dennis Allen has eased into the role of New Orleans Saints head coach Originally Posted by Thirty3 He did a good job as DC and learned from one of the best ever. I'm mildly optimistic/hopeful. One thing that bothers me (inconsequential so far) is his adaptation of Payton's mannerisms (he even speaks like Payton). It reeks of no self-confidence. It is a trait that can reflect respect towards a leader but doesn't bode well for being or becoming a leader. Hoping he can step out of Payton's shadow without OVERCOMPENSATING. Maybe Payton got it from Allen.

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SaintGnome 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 642	Re: Dennis Allen has eased into the role of New Orleans Saints head coach Originally Posted by Thirty3 He did a good job as DC and learned from one of the best ever. I'm mildly optimistic/hopeful. One thing that bothers me (inconsequential so far) is his adaptation of Payton's mannerisms (he even speaks like Payton). It reeks of no self-confidence. It is a trait that can reflect respect towards a leader but doesn't bode well for being or becoming a leader. Hoping he can step out of Payton's shadow without OVERCOMPENSATING. I wouldn't worry too much about the shadow thing. With Brees gone and if his D is a big part of our winning he should get credit for any successes. It's hardly Chucky stepping in to Dungy's team. I liked Sean's mannerisms as a HC, he really seems to think hard about a question asked, and responds thoughtfully and with candor as he can as a HC. He's personable. If DA learned this from him IMO it's a good thing. Much better than a mumbling mona toned Belichick or a firey, confrontational Parcells (which while amusing to every one else, is kinda of embarrassing for our coach) AsylumGuido likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,700	Re: Dennis Allen has eased into the role of New Orleans Saints head coach Twitter “I think that was huge, keeping the DNA the same. It’s not like it’s a full rebuild here. I think you have a team that can make a lot of noise and make a run at it. Obviously, we have to improve and get better and gel as a unit, but I think keeping the DNA of the team, the culture of the team the same, I think that’s huge, and I think we’ll all benefit from it.” Ingram said via the Saints official website, “I think he’s doing a great job with the team, he’s doing a great job in the team meetings, he’s doing a great job with us out there telling us let’s get our work done, let’s be efficient, let’s be effective, let’s improve, let’s work, let’s have a sense of urgency. He’s going to take care of us and get us off the field. I think he’s done a great job. Just having the same DNA, the same culture of the team, I think that’s going to be good for everyone in the locker room.”
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