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Saints Fire DC Steve Spagnuolo, Will Transition To A 3-4 Defense

Found January 24, 2013 on NFL Trade Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Steve Spagnuolo,  Sean Payton
TEAMS: New Orleans Saints
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The New Orleans Saints have announced that they have relieved defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and secondary coach Ken Flajole of their duties. “I personally want to thank Steve and Ken for their contributions during what was an unprecedented 2012 season,” said Saints Head Coach Sean Payton. “Philosophically we are changing our defense to a 3-4 alignment and right now is the best time to accomplish this transition.” The post Saints Fire DC Steve Spagnuolo, Will Transition To A 3-4 Defense appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors -.
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