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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brett Martel

Saints fire coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss. Darren Rizzi named interim coach

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The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, a day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended the Saints' losing streak to seven games — their longest since 1999.

“DA is an excellent football coach,” Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said. ”This season, we've had an avalanche of injuries. It took its toll. DA has never offered excused. He fought each day for this organization and this team and that is what makes today disappointing."

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