The New Orleans Saints moved on from Dennis Allen part way through last season and it does not look like it will take long for him to find a new job in the NFL.
The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs recently shared that multiple sources told him Allen will soon become the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears. He held that same role for the Saints from 2015 to 2021 and excelled at it. While his time as the head coach in New Orleans did not go well (his record improved to just 26-53 after going 8-28 with the Raiders), it was not his defensive capabilities that got him fired.
The Bears are in the midst of a coaching overhaul themselves, as they hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to lead their team earlier this offseason. Johnson needed a smart defensive mind to take control of that side of the ball and that is what he will get. Allen will have a lot of responsibility with the Bears, so he gets an immediate chance to build his reputation back up.
Chicago’s defense ranked as the sixth-worst unit in the league, allowing 354.3 yards per games. if Allen can get them back on track while Johnson overhauls the offense, the Bears just might be a problem in 2025 and beyond. The Saints are scheduled to play a road game in Chicago this season so Allen could soon have a chance at payback against the team that fired him.
