Saints Part Ways with Coach Dennis Allen After String of Defeats
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The New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen after a seven-game losing streak, appointing special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi as interim coach. Allen, who took over from Sean Payton in 2022, had a record of 18-25 with the Saints. The team has struggled this season, with significant injuries and poor performance on both offense and defense. This marks the first midseason firing for the Saints since 1985. Allen expressed disappointment in the results and gratitude towards the organization.
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