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Published on 01/20/2011 at Thu Jan 20 13:48.
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Broncos receive permission to interview Saints’ Allen

Posted Thu Jan 20th by

New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Dennis Allen is the latest NFL assistant to draw interest from both the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles for each team’s open defensive coordinator position. The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that both the Broncos and Eagles have received permission to interview Allen.

Allen, 38, has served as the Saints’ secondary coach for the last three seasons after serving as the Saints’ assistant defensive line coach in 2006-2007. Before that, he spent four years as an assistant with the Atlanta Falcons.

More on Allen:

A nine-year NFL coaching veteran, Allen brings a well-rounded base of experience to his position – with an emphasis on working with defensive backs – and a strong reputation for his teaching skills.

In 2009, the Saints’ secondary overcame injuries to both starting cornerbacks that cost them much of the second half of the season, but still posted 20 interceptions and returned five of those picks for touchdowns.

Allen’s another defensive assistant with no coordinator or playcalling experience, but an up-and-comer with a well-rounded base working with multiple positions on the defense. The Broncos appear to be doing their homework — or at least making sure they don’t miss out on anyone in which the Eagles are interested.

Denver Broncos receive permission to interview New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Dennis Allen for coordinator job [The Times-Picayune]

  • Vince_marine

    Oh boy, we're getting desperate now!

  • Fan From Spain

    I wish Nolan would come back to Denver

  • Stapleton29

    I'm for giving Martindale another shot@ DC this time he'll be operating with a full deck ( hopefully)

  • Stapleton29

    This changing DC every year, isn't good Doom is back, hopefully Champ, DB's will be healthy, get some disruptors on the D-line. Let's see what happens

  • jdkchem

    That is what happens when you go through 6 DC's in 6 years. Nobody wants to line up to be number 7.

  • areferee

    Good info Kyle. Thanks.

  • dbroncs24/7

    The guy did lead the Saints to the fourth ranked passing defense, only giving up 193.9 ypg plus he will have a strong defensive minded coach to lean on. I'm up for giving him a shot

  • areferee

    For what it's worth, even though Wink has one year remaining on his contract, his name is no longer listed in the staff directory on the Broncos Website.

  • herc_rock

    Yeah, what's with this Eagles thing? Who's piggybacking on who here?

  • Rcsodak

    I, too, wish they'd give wink another shot. Last year was his 1st as DC, and everybody has to start somewhere. He proved he has it in him by shutting down teams on occasion. With Doom and better players, who's to say he can't improve. Plus, Champ likes him and has publicly said that he'd want wink back if HE comes back.

  • Rcsodak

    I, too, wish they'd give wink another shot. Last year was his 1st as DC, and everybody has to start somewhere. He proved he has it in him by shutting down teams on occasion. With Doom and better players, who's to say he can't improve. Plus, Champ likes him and has publicly said that he'd want wink back if HE comes back.