Dennis Allen was the obvious and correct choice in New Orleans. Besides his experience within the Saints organization, Allen would make a seamless transition from Sean Payton’s 16-season rule.
Just as a lion takes over his pride and discards remnants of the past leader, the new head coach is rapidly assembling the team of assistants he wants in New Orleans. Former Sean Payton disciples like offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, assistant head and receivers coach Curtis “C.J.” Johnson (interviewing in Miami), strength and conditioning coach Dan Dalrymple, offensive line coach Brendon Nugent, and offensive analyst Jim Chaney will not return to their positions.