The New Orleans Saints came just shy of reaching the Super Bowl this season. However, a major blown call and a few field goals from Los Angeles Rams place kicker Greg Zuerlein aside, the Saints were arguably the best team that the NFC had to offer throughout the 2018 campaign.

As a result, it appears as though New Orleans is looking to retain its core going forward, which includes the services of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. According to a Sunday afternoon report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Allen and the Saints are on the verge of a new agreement to keep the veteran defensive mind in New Orleans going forward.

“Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is expected to receive a new deal in New Orleans and stay there, sources say,” Rapoport tweeted ahead of Super Bowl LIII. “Key move for Sean Payton and that impressive defense, as Allen’s deal is being finalized.”

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Leading to such a quick decision from New Orleans, speculation was building up regarding a possible move for Allen. Reports began to service over the weekend that linked Allen to the Cincinnati Bengals, who are putting together a whole new coaching staff in the absence of Marvin Lewis.

Thanks to the presence of quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Michael Thomas, running back Alvin Kamara, and a slew of others, the Saints are widely praised for the team's high-powered offense. However, Allen has the Saints defense working equally as hard with the unit keeping the team in more than a few games this season.