Dennis Allen DC Interviews & Landing Spot? [Colts to interview Allen for DC position]
Dude is a legit DC. I give him his props.
Abysmal HC. Not hindsight, not reflecting back, straight up knew after the first season (honestly, probably 5-6 games in) that DA wasn't gonna work in New Orleans. You can go pull up my posts on this website. To me, it was clear he just didn't have "it" as a head coach.....especially considering his time (also) with the Raiders. If my memory serves me correctly, we bungled a sure victory against the Bungles about mid year (that was the sign), then totally wet the bed in the finale against Carolina when their QB had less than 100 yards passing and we lost. If ever there was a time not to give a coach more time (firing after one year), DA deserved the axe. He got another 1.5 seasons. I was not critical of the Saints for hiring him - I understood the logic behind the decision, but early on it was evident DA didn't have the goods.
Funny enough, I think if it was up to Loomis, DA would have coached the entire 2024 season. I think Gayle Benson called for his head after meeting with prominent players. THAT'S why I'm terrified of Loomis making the call on the next coach. He was still singing the praises of DA as he fired him. Giving injuries as the excuse. Let's hope we get lucky and land a real coach this time.