Dennis Allen explains why he made a change at quarterback vs. Chargers
Dennis Allen said he’d give Spencer Rattler a long leash, and he was good on his word. The New Orleans Saints head coach stood by his rookie quarterback for two and a half games before deciding he’d seen enough. Trailing the Los Angeles Chargers 16-5 midway through the third quarter, Allen benched Rattler and told quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko to warm up second-year backup Jake Haener.
Dennis Allen chose to kick one of the NFL's most cowardly punts since 1999
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has made history in yet another bad way, making the decision to kick one of the most cowardly punts since the last century. Allen and the Saints decided to punt from the Los Angeles Chargers 47-yard line on fourth down with one yard to go. There were just over 11 minutes remaining in the first quarter while the two team were scoreless.
Dennis Allen on injuries, Denver game | Saints vs. Broncos NFL Week 7
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen speaks with the media on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center prior to the team's Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos.