re: Would you hate a Doug Pederson Hire?

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Not if, and when, Dennis Allen leaves. His defenses kept NO in games they had no business being in with a struggling offense.

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I like Allen. But the Saints defensive improvement over the past 6 years is largely due to the acquisition finally of better talent. Allen is to be given credit for that in part, but he has overseen poor defensive teams when talent is low. And there were games this year where the defense didn’t show up against not the greatest offenses.

I think there are certainly other DCs who would have success with the talented roster in place. So if hiring a “better” HC means you lose Allen so be it.

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Not if, and when, Dennis Allen leaves. His defenses kept NO in games they had no business being in with a struggling offense.

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Allen is overrated. He has a huge about of talent now, and that is what has helped him succeed. Previous coaches never had this much talent, especially at the DB positions and DL.

I am not saying Allen isn't a good coach, but the lovefest with him is a bit overblown. Hell, think back to 2018 and 2019. How many times has his defense blown huge games at the end? Plenty.

I think your DL is the key for the Saints, and that will continue the success there even without Allen.