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New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis sits on the bench before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Loomis defended his decision to retain coach Dennis Allen for next season after the club narrowly missed this season's playoffs with a 9-8 record, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

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Saints GM Loomis defends retaining Allen, blames self for club getting 'too comfortable'
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Wed,01/17/24-6:04PM , 43 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis on Wednesday shot back at a groundswell of fans who've called recently for coach Dennis Allen's firing and urged critics to consider the records that several of the most successful coaches in NFL history posted in their first few seasons.
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New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. is seen before the start of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints have fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. along with senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell and receivers coach Kodi Burns. Saints coach Dennis Allen said in an announcement made Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, that the changes were necessary to move forward.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

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Saints fire offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr., who spent 18 years with the club
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,01/16/24-1:08PM , 127 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. along with senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell and receivers coach Kodi Burns.
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Florida Atlantic guard Alijah Martin (15) shoots a basket in front of Tulane forward Collin Holloway (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

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Martin makes last-second free throws to lift No. 24 FAU over Tulane, 85-84
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,01/11/24-8:32PM , 110 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alijah Martin hit two of three free throws after being fouled by Tulane's Jaylen Forbes on a desperation 3-point attempt with less than a second left, and No. 24 Florida Atlantic escaped with a 85-84 victory over the Green Wave on Thursday night.
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to be back, but says changes are coming
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,01/08/24-7:43PM , 69 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to keep his job after New Orleans improved by two victories, finished with a winning record and missed the playoffs by the narrowest of margins.
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