Saints hire former NFL HC Doug Marrone in offensive role

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Report: Saints hire former Jaguars, Bills HC Doug Marrone for 'key' offensive role

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 2/9/22

The New Orleans Saints are hiring former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone to play a role in their offensive staff, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday.

The #Saints are hiring an old friend, bringing back #Bama OL coach and former #Jaguars coach Doug Marrone for a key role on their offensive staff, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 9, 2022

While there was initially some skepticism by Saints fans over hiring a seasoned coach instead of someone with a new perspective, the hire could benefit the Saints given Marrone's history with the team.

Doug Marrone was the #Saints OC and offensive line coach from 2006-2008.

2006 - 5th in points | 1st in yards
2007 - 12th on points | 4th in yards
2008 - 1st in points | 1st in yards

We’ll see what role he serves, but a good one to reunite with.
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) February 9, 2022

That criticism isn't unfounded, however. While Marrone accumulated a 60% wins-to-loss percentage as the offensive coordinator on Sean Payton's coaching staff, he did not have as successful of a run coaching in subsequent years, tallying just a 45% wins-to-loss percentage over two years with the Bills and a dismal 29% wins-to-loss percentage over five years with the Jaguars.

The Saints also promoted defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to head coach this week.

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