Just In: Saints’ Coach, Dennis Allen clash in heated conversation with Board as they Suffer a Major Blow in Loss to Broncos….See Details
In a dramatic post-game scene, New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen was involved in a heated discussion with the team’s board following a disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos. The Saints suffered a significant setback, Broncos claimed a 33-10 away win – their fourth victory in their past five games.
The conversation escalated in the locker room, with Allen expressing frustration over the team’s performance, particularly the lack of execution on both offense and defense. Sources report that tensions ran high as Allen questioned the board’s commitment to the team’s direction and strategy, emphasizing the need for urgent changes.
“Every game matters at this point,” Allen said, his voice rising. “We can’t afford to keep making the same mistakes week after week.” The Saints have struggled with consistency, and the pressure is mounting for both the coaching staff and management.
Board members reportedly pushed back, highlighting the need for patience and long-term vision. However, with the fans’ discontent growing, the stakes have never been higher. As the Saints look to regroup, the outcome of this clash may have lasting implications for Allen’s future and the team’s direction as they aim to salvage their season.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was returning to his former team New Orleans Saints and came away with a dominant victory; Bo Nix topped the stats as he passed for 164 yards and ran for 75 yards
Javonte Williams rushed two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10 on Thursday night.
Bo Nix passed for 164 yards and ran for 75 yards for Denver (4-3), which dominated statistically. The Broncos outgained New Orleans 389 yards to 271 while sending the Saints (2-5) to their fifth straight defeat.
With Saints quarterback Derek Carr missing his second straight game with an oblique injury, there were rookies in the centre for both teams.
Spencer Rattler made his second straight start for New Orleans and his lack of experience was exacerbated by injuries all across the the offense.
The Saints were missing top receivers Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee), the latter going on injured reserve earlier in the day. Two starting linemen, center Erik McCoy (groin) and guard Cesar Ruiz (knee), were out. Versatile tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) missed his third straight game.
Rattler was overwhelmed by a Denver defense that came in ranked fourth in the NFL in yards allowed. He was 25 of 35 for 172 yards, rushed for 34 yards and lost two fumbles, the second of which was returned 52 yards for a touchdown by Cody Barton in the fourth quarter.
Rattler appeared shaken up on the play and was replaced by Jake Haener, who connected with Cedric Wilson for New Orleans’ lone TD.
Barton forced Rattler’s first fumble, which led to one of former Saint Wil Lutz’s four field goals. Rattler was sacked six times, once by linebacker Nik Bonitto, who had a sack for a fifth straight game.
New Orleans’ defense, meanwhile, could not come up with any momentum-turning plays.Tryann Mathieu uncharacteristically dropped an errant pass by Nix that sailed directly to the veteran defensive back late in the second quarter. That allowed the the Broncos to close out the half with a field goal and a 16-3 lead.
Payton’s New Orleans teams had just two losses at home by 20 points or more, something the Saints have done twice in the past five days.
“It’s been disappointing,” Dennis Allen said. “Injuries play a part of it but we’ve got to find a way to play better.
“We’re making mistakes we shouldn’t be making,” Allen added. “Us as coaches and players alike, we’ve got to figure it out.”
“Early on in the season, we played good football, so I know this team has it in them.
“But right now we’re not playing that way and obviously there’s a multitude of reasons why, and we’ve got to figure out how to get back to playing that type of football.”
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