Not that it should be surprising for anyone and hasn’t been said previously, but the Saints are among three teams expected to interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for the open head coach position.
Somehow, it’s being treated like it’s new information when it was reported right before Christmas by the same person and has gained traction ever since Dennis Allen got fired. Glenn will be a hot name in this coaching cycle, and it might come down to the Jets and Saints. Glenn’s ties to both franchises make them practical destinations, but he also has to say yes to the job.
The Saints defense needs major work in the offseason. Here’s where they ranked in 2024 in all the main categories: Yards/Game – 379.9 (30th), Rush Yards/Game – 141.4 (31st), Passing Yards/Game – 238.5 (27th), First Downs/Game – 20.8 (28th), 3rd Down – 41.07% (21st), Red Zone – 55.56% (15th), Goal to Go – 82.76% (25th) and Points/Game – 23.4 (19th).
The writing is on the wall for New Orleans to invest in a defensive-minded coach who can restore some pride and sensibility in a unit that was supposed to be the backbone and strength going into another lost season. The trenches need immediate attention, as well as the secondary.
