Saints coach pushes back after Troy Aikman’s on-air criticism
After Atlanta’s 45-24 win on Monday Night Football, Troy Aikman questioned New Orleans’ defensive game plan and urged answers from coordinator Brandon Staley — prompting Staley to push back on the broadcast criticism.
The New Orleans Saints are trying to move forward after a difficult loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but comments made by ESPN analyst Troy Aikman during the game continue to draw attention. During Atlanta’s 45-24 win on Monday Night Football, Aikman questioned how the Saints were defending the Falcons’ offense and suggested defensive coordinator Brandon Staley did not have enough answers as the game got away from New Orleans, ESPN reported.