Saints Fire Coach Dennis Allen After Loss

The New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen following a disappointing 2-7 start to the season, culminating in a loss to the Carolina Panthers, the worst team in the NFL. Allen's tenure, which lasted just over two seasons, resulted in a 18-25 record and no playoff appearances, leading many fans and analysts to see the firing as necessary. Michael Thomas, a former Saints star, succinctly expressed the sentiment of many fans with a simple reaction: 'There it goes.' The Saints had initially hoped to let Allen finish the season, but the urgency for change became apparent after seven consecutive losses. In the interim, special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi will take over as the acting head coach. The Saints have struggled with injuries and salary-cap issues, complicating their efforts to rebuild post-Drew Brees.