Saints: 3 reasons why Dennis Allen will earn another head coaching gig
By Jake Rajala
Big tests in prime time games
In the upcoming 2020 NFL year, Dennis Allen will be able to showcase his attacking defense against elite competition, and particularly elite quarterbacks. The most anticipated match up among NFL viewers may be the Saints match-up against Tom Brady.
The Saints get to play Tom Brady not once, but twice. People may be watching for a Tom Brady-Drew Brees shoot out, but the Saints defense can steal the show by making life miserable for the 42-year-old quarterback.
The Saints’ defense will also have the pleasure of squaring off against Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes.
If the Saints defense can play at a high level against two of the best quarterbacks in this generation, while squeaking out a victory, there shouldn’t be any reason that Dennis Allen isn’t in consideration to be one of the best defensive coordinators around the league.
Coordinators on super bowl teams gain lots of attention for head coaching opportunities. Dennis Allen may be in prime position to reach his second super bowl with a talented Saints defense, especially a motivated defense choked in the post-season over the past three years.
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Expect the fiery defensive coordinator for the three-time reigning NFC South Champs, to have head coaching opportunities next off-season.