The New Orleans Saints had an underachieving 2022 campaign in Dennis Allen’s first season as the man in charge after Sean Payton stepped away from the team.
In a weak division, they were still in a dogfight for the division’s playoff spot despite finishing 7-10. The front office confirmed that Allen would return for 2023 after rumblings of a possible firing.
Dennis Allen Coaching Record
| Year | Team | Record |
| 2012 | Oakland Raiders | 4-12 |
| 2013 | Oakland Raiders | 4-12 |
| 2014 | Oakland Raiders | 0-4 (Fired Midseason) |
| 2022 | New Orleans Saints | 7-10 |
Allen’s tenure in Oakland was easily forgettable, and that’s putting it nicely. Hired as the first coach from the defensive side of the ball since John Madden, Allen came in with lofty expectations after a successful tenure as defensive coordinator in Denver.
Finishing with an 8-28 record in under two and a half seasons, Allen earned his way out of town but also wasn’t set up for success as the team lacked draft capital and had salary cap issues.