METAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton says changes are coming to New Orleans’ last-ranked defense.
However, Payton said Monday that he hasn’t made decisions regarding the coaching staff or other personnel, including defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.
Payton says Ryan is ”absolutely” still on his staff.
The coach says he hasn’t met with general manager Mickey Loomis or assistant coaches individually about personnel matters, referring to such potential changes as ”something that would not be done without a lot of thought.”
Whether Ryan is still around when the Saints return from their bye week is unclear.
The Saints are on a two-game skid and have a 4-6 record.
Defensively, New Orleans ranks last with 424.7 yards allowed per game and 31.5 points allowed per game.
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Coach Sean Payton forecasts changes on Saints defense
