Jeff Duncan: Firing Dennis Allen was the right call, but the changes shouldn't stop there
The Saints made the right decision to fire Dennis Allen, but they need to make more changes to be successful.
The New Orleans Saints made the right decision to fire Dennis Allen after a disappointing 6-11 season. Allen was 13-31 in three seasons as the Saints' head coach, and the team never finished higher than 7-9 under his leadership.
There were a number of reasons for the Saints' struggles under Allen. The team's defense was one of the worst in the NFL, and the offense was inconsistent. Allen also made some questionable decisions, such as benching quarterback Jameis Winston in favor of Andy Dalton.
The Saints have a lot of work to do to get back to being a competitive team. They need to improve their defense, and they need to find a consistent quarterback. They also need to make some changes to their coaching staff.
The Saints need to make more changes to their coaching staff.
The Saints' coaching staff has been criticized for its lack of creativity and innovation. The team has been too predictable on both offense and defense, and they have not been able to adjust to their opponents.
The Saints need to bring in some new coaches who can bring fresh ideas to the team. They need to find a defensive coordinator who can design and implement a scheme that will stop opposing offenses. They also need to find an offensive coordinator who can develop a game plan that will maximize the team's potential.
The Saints need to improve their defense.
The Saints' defense has been one of the worst in the NFL in recent years. They have allowed opponents to score an average of 27.5 points per game over the past three seasons.
The Saints need to improve their pass rush and their secondary. They need to find some players who can generate pressure on the quarterback, and they need to find some cornerbacks who can cover receivers one-on-one.
The Saints need to find a consistent quarterback.
The Saints have not had a consistent quarterback since Drew Brees retired. Jameis Winston has shown some promise, but he has also been inconsistent. Andy Dalton is a veteran quarterback, but he is not a long-term solution.
The Saints need to find a quarterback who can be their franchise quarterback for the next several years. They need a quarterback who is accurate, can make good decisions, and can lead the team to wins.