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Saints Coach Defends Team After Aikman Criticism
Saints coach Brandon Staley says Troy Aikman's comments about their defense aren't true.
In brief
Saints coach Brandon Staley says Troy Aikman's comments about their defense aren't true. Saints coach Brandon Staley claims Troy Aikman's criticism of their defense is inaccurate after the Saints lost to the Falcons. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Saints coach defends team
Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley said Troy Aikman's comments about their defense were not true.
“they’re not true”
Aikman criticizes Saints defense
Troy Aikman criticized Saints defense during Monday Night Football broadcast after their 45-24 loss to Atlanta Falcons.
“Brandon Staley, he just simply doesn’t have any answers”
Saints defense struggles
Saints defense allowed 205 rushing yards and five touchdowns against Atlanta Falcons.
“Bijan Robinson led the charge with 145 yards and two scores”
Saints defense record
Saints defense ranks dead last in league with 32 points per game average.
“They have allowed an average of 32 points per game, ranking dead last”
Aikman criticizes Shough
Troy Aikman criticized Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for playing college football for seven years.
“By the simple fact he’s 27 years old now”
Saints face Vikings next
Saints will next face Minnesota Vikings, who have one of the best defenses in the league.
“They have been a low-scoring team just like the Saints”
What to remember
Saints coach Brandon Staley claims Troy Aikman's criticism of their defense is inaccurate after the Saints lost to the Falcons.
