This is a big boost to the Saints coaching staff. Allen was with the Saints from 2006-2010 as one of the better assistants, being promoted once, before leaving to have a very successful tenure as the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator in 2011 which landed him the Oakland Raiders head coaching job. He did poorly in Oakland (who wouldn’t), but I’m thrilled to get him back. From a coaching perspective, Rob Ryan will have a great mind to work with. He will be a “senior assistant” and likely become Ryan’s right hand in gameplanning and management of the defense. This is a guy Payton trusts and has a long history with.
Former Raiders HC Dennis Allen is re-joining Saints in a senior defensive role, not heading to Chicago. Allen will work with NO DC Rob Ryan.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, 2015
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#Saints bringing back Dennis Allen as senior defensive assistant to work with Rob Ryan http://t.co/V8TQ5RRBU5
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) January 20, 2015
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