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Allen, Ryan working together on defense

When Sean Payton decided to bring former Raiders coach Dennis Allen back to New Orleans as a defensive assistant, many wondered whether fireworks would follow as Allen fit into Rob Ryan’s defensive staff.

But Ryan and Allen don’t have any complaints so far.

During the first organized team activity session open to the media, Allen manned the secondary, Ryan worked with the front seven and then the two collaborated when the team came together for 11-on-11 work. Instead of tension, Allen and Ryan have nothing but good things to say about their pairing so far.

“I think we both understand who each other is as a coach,” Allen said.