Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has noticed a “mental shift” since New Orleans' mid-season coaching change. The Saints have ended a seven-game skid and won two straight since third-year coach Dennis Allen was fired and replaced by special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan celebrates a sack on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in New Orleans. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, right, stands on the sideline as cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif.
Early this season, the Saints blew out their first two opponents and were the talk of the NFL. New Orleans proceeded to lose seven straight while struggling to overcome a rash of injuries to prominent players, including starting quarterback Derek Carr.followed the seventh loss. Since then, his interim replacement, special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi, has coached New Orleans to two straight victories.
“It’s all about creating the understanding and the honest perspective of how we move forward and what’s in front of us,” McVay said. “All we can do is the next right thing. ... We are looking for more consistency, obviously.”The Saints running game, led by Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill, looked strong early this season before Hill had an upper body injury that sidelined him for three games. Lately, there’s been a return to form.
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