The #Saints are hiring an old friend, bringing back #Bama OL coach and former #Jaguars coach Doug Marrone for a key role on their offensive staff, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 9, 2022
That was fast: Dennis Allen has hired his first new addition to the New Orleans Saints coaching staff, bring back Doug Marrone for what NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport describes as “a key role on their offensive staff.” Marrone was one of two former Saints assistants linked to Allen’s search by Nola.com’s Jeff Duncan, so more familiar names could be on the way.
Marrone, 57, was replaced after just a year as Alabama’s offensive line coach following stints as head coach with the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars, where he went 38-60 in NFL play. His results may have been uninspiring with the Crimson Tide last year, but he’s best known for coaching up linemen and running backs. Maybe Allen envisions him as a run-game coordinator rather than the full-time offensive coordinator. Keep an eye out for updates.
