New Orleans Saints​

The Saints are still in the thick of the NFC South race, with a chance to get back to even against the Buccaneers on the road Sunday. But in Year 2, at 7-8, there will be at least questions about the status of head coach Dennis Allen.
Barring some sort of late-season debacle, there shouldn't be many.

Saints owner Gayle Benson and general manager Mickey Loomis have supported Allen all the way through, and that hasn't changed during a season that began with a suspension of their best offensive player Alvin Kamara, included a variety of injuries to starting quarterback Derek Carr, and featured countless variations to the offensive line and front-seven looks due to more injuries.
Pending their annual round of restructures, the Saints lead the NFL with roughly $312 million in cap commitments on the books for 2024. An older, expensive roster can make for challenges, and one would think next year's version would feature some younger players with a little more speed, especially off the edge on defense. But Allen and his staff have held it together to give them a shot late.

There may be changes coming to New Orleans, though. The offensive side of the ball will get a thorough examination following 2023. But those decisions for Allen and the Saints will be made in the coming months, with all indications as of now that he'll get a third season.

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