Saints will interview Vikings DBs coach Daronte Jones for Defensive Coordinator [on February 15]

Randy Jones said

Number 1 priority for improving defense is forcing teams to throw more and run less. Three things can make that happen: Improving the DL with stonger DT and getting a good strong safety. It wasn’t the same last year with Maye gone and hasnt been the same since CGJ left.

Next, if offense can build early lead then the opponent will be forced to pass more to catch up.

Its not complicated and its not rocket science. The Saints can be back in the playoffs in 2025 with these simple improvements.

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That scheme was vastly different. DA put a large emphasis on star secondary players to force coverage sacks. It worked well until we lost so much front 7 talent (due to contracts and aging) that teams began to run the ball at will and even with superb coverage, our pass rush rarely ever got to the QB which would allow QB's 4+ seconds to throw the ball. Secondary just can't cover that long consistently. That kind of time allows receivers to long to get open.

It appears that we're looking at DC's who run an aggressive front 7 which will result in teams run game capability being less effective and QB's having less time to throw, which will transition to not needing star secondary players everywhere to find success.