Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense

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New Orleans has always felt like home to Dennis Allen.

After getting his start in Atlanta, he left the Saints after five seasons as an assistant to become defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos and then head coach of the Oakland Raiders. Through it all, a piece of his heart remained in New Orleans.

“I’ve always said that I started out in the National Football League in Atlanta, but I really grew up here in New Orleans — and I really feel that way,” Allen said. “I’m excited to be back.”

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saintsfan1976 · 06-26-2015, 06:54 PM

Not half as excited as we are Dennis. Welcome home.

Found this interesting:

In other words, Ryan whips together the compositions, and Allen simplifies things and teaches the players how to do it.

Ryan = X's & O's
Allen = true defensive coordinator

RaginCajun83 · 06-26-2015, 11:23 PM

that's what it sounds like, 2 people doing one man's job

halloween 65 · 06-27-2015, 09:40 AM

I wouldn't care which one of the 2 do what as long as that thing we had as a D last year improves. If not fire the entire D staff and get in some that can. I want no less than 16th D rankings this season. All D draft= no more excuses.

FinSaint · 06-27-2015, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

that's what it sounds like, 2 people doing one man's job

Probably there's also wanted redundancy there...

If the D stinks again, RR gets the boot and DA steps in.

Sounds like Payton doesn't want RR to relax either just like the article talked about the players.

hagan714 · 06-27-2015, 07:21 PM

simplifying the playbook should correct much of the mistakes.

Game time adjustments and closing out a game will be the real test to whether or not Rob stays around. neither are his strong suit.

saintsfan1976 · 06-27-2015, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

that's what it sounds like, 2 people doing one man's job

The Saints organization had fewer coaches than half of the other NFL teams.

I don't see anything wrong with adding another talented defensive mind to the team.

st thomas · 06-27-2015, 11:38 PM

How can rob create a scheme thats can be so complicated like did he go to harvard or yale? Gees dennis allen probably from UPI. University of pecan island.meaning he could undam a beaver hole and create electricity.

QBREES9 · 06-28-2015, 02:05 PM

Not half as excited as we are Dennis. Welcome home.

Rugby Saint II · 06-29-2015, 03:09 PM

I am so glad he's here to simplify the defensive scheme. I would offer to help him unpack....... but, it's probably too late for that now. If Ryan sucks then I'll offer to help him pack.

06-26-2015, 06:34 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754 Rating: (0 votes - average) New Orleans has always felt like home to Dennis Allen. After getting his start in Atlanta, he left the Saints after five seasons as an assistant to become defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos and then head coach of the Oakland Raiders. Through it all, a piece of his heart remained in New Orleans. “I’ve always said that I started out in the National Football League in Atlanta, but I really grew up here in New Orleans — and I really feel that way,” Allen said. “I’m excited to be back.” Read more: Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana Attached Thumbnails
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense Not half as excited as we are Dennis. Welcome home. Found this interesting: In other words, Ryan whips together the compositions, and Allen simplifies things and teaches the players how to do it. Ryan = X's & O's Allen = true defensive coordinator hagan714 likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense that's what it sounds like, 2 people doing one man's job hagan714 and SaintFanQ like this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense I wouldn't care which one of the 2 do what as long as that thing we had as a D last year improves. If not fire the entire D staff and get in some that can. I want no less than 16th D rankings this season. All D draft= no more excuses. hagan714 likes this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 that's what it sounds like, 2 people doing one man's job Probably there's also wanted redundancy there... If the D stinks again, RR gets the boot and DA steps in. Sounds like Payton doesn't want RR to relax either just like the article talked about the players. hagan714 likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 that's what it sounds like, 2 people doing one man's job The Saints organization had fewer coaches than half of the other NFL teams. I don't see anything wrong with adding another talented defensive mind to the team. hagan714 likes this.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense How can rob create a scheme thats can be so complicated like did he go to harvard or yale? Gees dennis allen probably from UPI. University of pecan island.meaning he could undam a beaver hole and create electricity.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Happy to be back in New Orleans, Dennis Allen hopes to help the Saints improve on defense Not half as excited as we are Dennis. Welcome home.

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