The Saints fired coach Dennis Allen after losing their seventh straight game Sunday to fall to 2-7 on the season.

"They're very solid defensively. They mix up coverages. They've got Maxx Crosby. He's going to be able to get pressure on the passer. He's going to make big plays in the run game. You have to limit ...

New Orleans, which is one loss away from seven straight losses, insists that the frustration hasn't turned into apathy.