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Of particular interest is this tidbit on Rick Dennison, our new run game coordinator:

He’s highly respected for his ability to develop offensive linemen as well.

This could be huge!

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Saints adding another former Gary Kubiak assistant to 2024 coaching staff


John Sigler
February 15, 2024 11:01 am CT

The New Orleans Saints are putting an emphasis on getting their run game right in 2024, which means bringing in new coaches — and there’s going to be a lot of synergy between some of their most important new additions. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has already picked John Benton as his offensive line coach, and Nola.com’s Matthew Paras reports that Rick Dennison is being added to the coaching staff in a yet-to-be-determined role.

Dennison, 65, has worked with Kubiak before on the Minnesota Vikings as a senior advisor, offensive line coach, and run game coordinator. But before that, he worked under Gary Kubiak on the Houston Texans as their offensive coordinator. At that same time, Benton was the Texans offensive line coach.

They both played a key part in developing a strong Houston offensive line and dominant rushing attack led by Arian Foster, who averaged 98.5 yards per game and scored 47 touchdown runs in 54 games when they were both on staff from 2010 to 2013 (including the playoffs). The Saints are hoping to get similar production out of Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara by installing a similar one-cut rushing scheme.

So while Dennison’s exact role is yet unknown, we should expect him to be working with the offensive line and run game in some capacity given it’s his area of expertise. And the Saints could use the help. They haven’t gotten enough out of young draft picks in that phase like Miller and offensive linemen Trevor Penning, Cesar Ruiz, and Nick Saldiveri.

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Yes, it could and let's hope it will be. I like the hire of Foster as well.

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There has not been one ho hum hire this year. They are all splash hires and everyone knows everyone else, while they all knows the system inside and out. Me likey! :p

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Dennison's credentials look really solid and he was on the staff of the Broncos' best era. He almost seems overqualified but I'm not complaining.

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I would like to see us bring in a vet free agent and get an O lineman with one of our first two picks. We've got McCoy and Ruiz for sure which ain't bad. We will probably bring Peat back(again :roll:) and Hurst is definitely replaceable.

That leaves us with question marks at both tackle spots if Peat goes back to guard. Penning is just a few plays away from being a bust and Ram was dominant but is on his last leg. If he returns we had better have solid back up plan after he missed a lot of games because of his bad knee last year. He's been nursing a degenerative condition for years and we had better find his replacement this offseason.

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I read somewhere that Ramczyk may be having a surgical procedure done this off-season that could resolve the issue he's been dealing with for the past few years. They've been addressing it with rest and treatment (injections), but this is supposed to be more aggressive, but possibly more successful.

As for Penning, I keep hearing his issue has been more technique than anything. Physically he's a beast. Don't forget that many here wanted Ruiz kicked to the curb after a couple of years. And also don't forget that Zach Strief didn't get a starting job until his SIXTH season as a Saint.

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I'm not going into the season betting on either one of them.

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That's okay. I'll cover you on a small bet. ;)

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OC- Klint Kubiak
TE- Clancy Barone
Offensive assistant- Kevin Petry
Offensive assistant-Jahri Evans
Offensive assistant- Jordan Traylor
Offensive assistant- Mike Martinez

This is what I pulled off google this morning for the offensive coaches. I know there's more. So, feel free to add them.

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I hope Ram’s surgery goes well if he has one. We have to be prepared for either outcome.

I keep hearing Zach Wilson and Jamarcus Russell’s issues were technique. Physically they were beasts. You can’t fail as an NFL Qb with and arm that can throw 60 yards on your knees. Ruiz and Strief were marginal starter to good backup level from the start. Penning could not see the field with every other backup in. Maybe he makes a miraculous recovery but at this point I would rather have Zach Wilson for the same guaranteed money because Zach is more physically talented and has at least played at I think a lower end backup level.

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This is a hire I am critical of. The Saints had better receiver play than the Ravens last year, and we fire our receiver coach and hire their assistant? If anything our receiver coach should have replaced our head coach mid season, not be replaced by him.

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I guess that goes to show how little we as fans know about coaching.

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This sheds a little more light on the subject.

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Not too bad of a private clientele for our new coach. Tyreek Hill and Davante Adams.

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There was a time, I think during the tenure of some of these coaches, where Denver could plug any running back into the system and they'd go for over 100 yards on the day just rushing. If that carries over to the 2024 Saints, we will be in good shape, especially if you look at the talent we currently have at RB. Probably do need some improvement in the OL, though.

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We need a new Head Coach. LOL

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Dennis Allen lays it out… LMFAO

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This is extremely interesting.

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I hope they do. CJ Stroud took 1 week hit his stride with the Texans as a young rookie with a completely new coaching staff, so I am giving the Saints offense with a veteran QB and continuity at head coach 1 quarter to hit their stride. If they start slow in the 1st quarter of week 1 I won't panic. But if it extends to the 2nd quarter, I think Klint will make an amazing Interim Head Coach.

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I am pleasantly surprised and wildly optimistic for this offense in 2024.

Get another WR. Improve the O line through technique and/or personnel.

A little bit of luck on the health side.

Execute the plays.

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And give a little extra to the collection plate.:cool:

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Bump ...

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Kubiak
Dennison
D Foster
John Benton

^^^ these newly hired coaches are part of the reason why the Saints last two opponents have gotten skull drug last two Sundays.

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Those guys rock!:banana: