New Orleans Saints interim defensive coordinator history

Dennis Allen

Allen was the interim defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 2015 season. Allen's record as the team's interim defensive coordinator was 3-3-0, making him the most successful interim defensive coordinator in New Orleans Saints history.

John-Paul Young

Young was the interim defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 1985 season. Young's record as the team's interim defensive coordinator was 1-3-0, making him the second-most successful interim defensive coordinator in New Orleans Saints history.


New Orleans Saints interim defensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Dennis Allen 2015 3-3-0 50.0% 0-0
John-Paul Young 1985 1-3-0 25.0% 0-0

New Orleans Saints interim defensive coordinator facts

  • John-Paul Young was the first interim defensive coordinator in Saints history in 1985.
  • John-Paul Young and Dennis Allen coached the most seasons as the Saints's interim defensive coordinator at one season.
  • Dennis Allen was the last coach to hold the position of interim defensive coordinator, leaving the role after the 2015 season.