dam1953

Ok. I agree, but if that be the case, what in holy hell was Payton thinking when he brought Ryan in as DC when you consider the cluster*** he ran at Dallas.

They watch video of college prospects and FAs. You would think we would have watched film of Dallas's D and witnessed that Ryan was basically the ringmaster and their D was a circus. I think helped Dallas was they had more talent than NO did during Ryan's tenure. That likely help mask the chaos.

AsylumGuido

My only guess is that he wanted to make a big splash after Coach Spags bombed so badly the year before. I also think THAT is why he is sticking with Allen and not bringing in another "big splash" like Phillips. What the Saints need is stability with their defense. A second full year of Dennis Allen should bring that. "Gelling" isn't only the players getting to know each others abilities on the field, but it is also getting to know the coach's tendencies.

Regardless how great Wade Phillips might be, I would expect a second full season in a row under Allen would be more successful than, going through yet another new coach and defensive scheme. Obviously, Payton is viewing it the same way.

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