Current Saints regime urgently seeking to end New Orleans’ 3-year playoff absence
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Current Saints regime urgently seeking to end New Orleans’ 3-year playoff absence

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS EXPECTATIONS: The Saints are in the midst of a three-season playoff absence and coach Dennis Allen is under pressure to get his club back to the postseason in what will be his third season in charge. But the offense struggled for much of last season with veteran QB Derek Carr under center, particularly in the final stages of several close losses that ultimately cost New Orleans a playoff spot. Allen’s response was to overhaul his offensive coaching staff, starting with new coordinator Klint Kubiak, who was a lead assistant for San Francisco’s Super Bowl team last season. NEW FACES: LB Willie Gay; DE Chase Young; LT Taliese Fuaga; Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak; CB Kool-Aid McKinstry; WR Cedric Wilson Jr.; WR Stanley Morgan; OL Shane Lemieux; LB Khaleke Hudson. New Orleans also has a solid linebacker group led by Demario Davis, Pete Werner and Willie Gay, and the Saints appear to have bolstered their edge rush with the signing of Chase Young.

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Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Saints look to bounce back against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday after a six-game losing skid. Despite Derek Carr's return, the Saints have a chance to get back on track against the NFL-worst Panthers. Carr will look to exploit Carolina's leaky secondary, but he is trying to avoid taking on an outsized role in an offense that …

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues
2 months ago

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues

Associated Press  

Sean Payton's return to New Orleans is a moment of nostalgia for the city and a test for the Saints' defense. The Broncos will be looking to capitalize on the Saints' struggles and secure their first win in the Big Easy since 2010. The game will also be a reunion between Payton and his former coaching mentor, Dennis Allen. The …

The Saints are shuffling their beat-up offensive line in advance of their visit to Atlanta
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Saints are shuffling their beat-up offensive line in advance of their visit to Atlanta

Associated Press  

— Saints center Erik McCoy, who had surgery to repair his groin area on Wednesday, might not be the only experienced offensive lineman missing for New Orleans at Atlanta on Sunday. Right guard Cesar Ruiz missed practice on Wednesday with a knee injury — in addition to the ankle issue that briefly caused him to leave in the second half …

Saints GM Loomis defends retaining Allen, blames self for club getting ‘too comfortable’
11 months ago

Saints GM Loomis defends retaining Allen, blames self for club getting ‘too comfortable’

Associated Press  

— New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis on Wednesday shot back at a groundswell of fans who’ve called recently for coach Dennis Allen’s firing and urged critics to consider the records that several of the most successful coaches in NFL history posted in their first few seasons. “The easy thing to do — the lazy thing to do — …

Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to be back, but says changes are coming
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to be back, but says changes are coming

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to keep his job after New Orleans improved by two victories, finished with a winning record and missed the playoffs by the narrowest of margins. “We have to find a way to overcome that one play.” Jordan said such losses come down more to players’ execution in critical situations than coaching, adding …

With Saints’ offense continuing to struggle, coach Dennis Allen rules out staff changes
1 year, 2 months ago

With Saints’ offense continuing to struggle, coach Dennis Allen rules out staff changes

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints’ brass expected their $150 million investment in Derek Carr to pay off in the form of enhanced production from a proven set of skill players around him. That dropped New Orleans’ scoring average to 15.5 points per game, tied for fourth lowest in the NFL before Monday night’s game. I understand everyone’s frustration …

Saints draft Notre Dame edge rusher Foskey, TCU RB Miller
1 year, 7 months ago

Saints draft Notre Dame edge rusher Foskey, TCU RB Miller

Associated Press  

— When Notre Dame all-time sack leader Isaiah Foskey was growing up east of the San Francisco Bay, New Orleans Saints career sack leader Cameron Jordan was a college star at Cal. “So, that’s going to be great.” Foskey also noted that his versatility fits a defensive philosophy in New Orleans of deploying players at multiple spots. “He’s got the …

Saints’ 1st-rounder Penning building pugilistic reputation
2 years, 4 months ago

Saints’ 1st-rounder Penning building pugilistic reputation

Associated Press  

— Saints first-round draft choice Trevor Penning tends to finish off blocks with a feisty flourish. “When you think he’s done, he’s not done,” guard Cesar Ruiz said after a training camp practice Tuesday, when he compared Penning to a pit bull. “It’s nice having someone who comes in that has that dog mentality and is just angry as soon …

Saints use first-round draft picks to fill offensive needs
2 years, 7 months ago

Saints use first-round draft picks to fill offensive needs

Associated Press  

— The New Orleans Saints used their first-round picks in the NFL draft to address offensive needs, trading to move up Thursday night and select Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave before taking offensive tackle Trevor Penning of Northern Iowa. “Chris was a guy that we coveted from the very beginning of this draft process,” first-year Saints coach Dennis Allen …

Sources: Saints tap Dennis Allen to replace Sean Payton
2 years, 10 months ago

Sources: Saints tap Dennis Allen to replace Sean Payton

LA Times  

New Orleans Saints defensive coach Dennis Allen is seen during a game against the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 2 in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints have promoted defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to head coach, two people familiar with the decision said Monday. ESPN first reported the Saints’ decision to promote from within after the club also had interviewed outside …

Saints facing untimely depth challenges at positions in flux
3 years, 3 months ago

Saints facing untimely depth challenges at positions in flux

Associated Press  

— Juwan Johnson, a former practice squad receiver who was moved to tight end this year, lined up during Saints training camp on Thursday as the No. Tight end Adam Trautman, a 2020 third-round pick whose production picked up late last season, and veteran tight end Nick Vannett, who signed during free agency, have not practiced since leaving Monday night’s …

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