If we think about how a team succeeds in any sport, most of us think that it solely depends on the team players. To a certain point you may be right but when we look at the full picture coaches are the ones who hold the key to success. Now, the National Football League is one of the toughest sports leagues. One can only become a coach in this prestigious league if he possesses unique skills that can lead any team through any difficulties.
When we think of such coaches in the NFL who are known for their coaching abilities the name of Dennis Allen certainly does come to mind. Dennis Allen was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 22, 1972. Currently, he is 50 years old. He is a professional American football coach who works in the National Football League. Allen in his coaching career in the NFL has guided and elevated many teams like Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, and Oakland Raiders. In 2022, Allen was promoted by the New Orleans Saints as their head coach.
Before his coaching career in the National Football League began, Dennis Allen played college football with the Texas A&M Aggies football team at Texas A&M University. His professional career as a coach began when he served Texas A&M as their graduate assistant. His professional career in the NFL began in 2002 when he joined the Atlanta Falcons as their defensive quality control coach. In 2011, Allen was hired by the Denver Broncos as their defensive coordinator. In 2012, he was signed by the Oakland Raiders as their head coach. Allen’s time with the Raiders wasn't very successful and he was fired by the Oakland Raiders in 2014. In 2015, Allen joined the New Orleans Saints as a senior defensive assistant. As the years went by Allen only kept improving his coaching skills and in 2022 he was promoted by the Saints as their head coach.
Dennis Allen’s Wife
Dennis Allen is married to Alisson Allen. The couple after years of dating finally decided to tie the knot and got married in 1997. Since then the couple have been together and have been blessed with two children. They have a son named Garrison Allen and a daughter named Layla Allen. Dennis and Alisson Allen are a pretty private couple, who do not share much about their personal lives on social media. The Allens are a loving and supportive family, who have each other's back no matter what happens.
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FAQs
A. Dennis Allen was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 22, 1972. As of now, he is 50 years old.
A. Dennis Allen makes around $5 million annually with the New Orleans Saints.
A. Dennis Allen is a professional football coach, who currently serves the New Orleans Saints as their head coach.
A. Dennis Allen is considered one of the best coaches in the entire National Football League. He is known for his unique coaching skills.
A. Dennis Allen has never led any team to the Super Bowl as their head coach. Although, he led the New Orleans Saints to the Super Bowl as their secondary coach in 2010, where the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts.
