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Saints Hire Veteran Coach Scott Linehan for Staff

3/4/2025

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Summary

Saints Hire Linehan

The New Orleans Saints are bringing in Scott Linehan, the former head coach of the St. Louis Rams, to join Kellen Moore's coaching staff. At 62, Linehan boasts a wealth of experience, having served as offensive coordinator for multiple NFL teams and most recently as a coaching analyst at Montana. His last NFL role was with the Cowboys in 2018.

Summary

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The New Orleans Saints are bringing in Grady Brown, the former defensive backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, to bolster Kellen Moore's restructured coaching team. Renowned for his ability to boost turnover rates, Brown will support the defense, potentially alongside secondary coordinator Terry Joseph. However, his past struggles with communication may pose challenges in adapting to the Saints' system.

History

Historical Context

Scott Linehan joins the New Orleans Saints, echoing his turbulent tenure with the St. Louis Rams from 2006-2008. Linehan's Rams struggled, finishing with a 3-13 record in 2007, marking one of the franchise's worst seasons. His coaching journey reflects the NFL's evolving landscape and challenges.

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Saints Hire Linehan

The New Orleans Saints are bringing in Scott Linehan, the former head coach of the St. Louis Rams, to join Kellen Moore's coaching staff. At 62, Linehan boasts a wealth of experience, having served as offensive coordinator for multiple NFL teams and most recently as a coaching analyst at Montana. His last NFL role was with the Cowboys in 2018.

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