Dolphins Head Coach Rumors: Interview Requested with Saints DC Dennis Allen

The Miami Dolphins have requested an interview with New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for their vacant head coaching position, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Miami is looking to replace Adam Gase, who was fired after going 23-25 in three seasons at the helm, including 7-9 in 2018.

The 46-year-old Allen has been part of the Saints' coaching staff since 2015, and he took over as defensive coordinator late that season.

In addition to his extensive experience as an NFL assistant with the Saints, Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos, Allen served as the Oakland Raiders' head coach for parts of three seasons from 2012-2014.

The Raiders struggled mightily under Allen, though, as they went just 8-28, and he was fired after an 0-4 start in 2014.

Allen has found new life in New Orleans, though, transforming the Saints defense from one of the worst in the NFL to one on the fringes of the top 10.

After ranking 17th in total yardage allowed and 10th in points allowed in 2017, the Saints were a solid 14th in both categories in 2018, which complemented their elite offense and helped them earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Over the past 10 seasons, the Dolphins have just one winning record and one playoff appearance to their credit.

Hiring Allen would be a move aimed toward improving a defense that ranked 29th in yardage allowed and 27th in points allowed in 2018.

Per Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Dolphins have already interviewed New England Patriots defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.