On January 19, 2012, Spagnuolo agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints to become the new defensive coordinator under head coach Sean Payton, choosing this position rather than an offer from the Philadelphia Eagles. [20] .

3 days ago · Steve Spagnuolo spent one disastrous season as the Saints defensive coordinator. He has since become one of the most accomplished assistant coaches in NFL history with Kansas City.

1 day ago · Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is renowned as one of the best defensive coordinators in the league, and a critical part of the team’s dynasty. ... It would be easy to forget he was the New Orleans Saints’ defensive coordinator for one season a little over decade ago. The history books won’t forget. In that season ...

4 days ago · Steve Spagnuoulo instructs players at 2012 New Orleans Saints minicamp (Photo: Parker Waters). When you look back, it just doesn’t make sense. It made sense for Sean Payton to hire Steve Spagnuolo as his defensive coordinator after parting ways with Gregg Williams following the 2011 season and the rumors of bounties mounting.

2 days ago · Steve Spagnuolo, the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive coordinator, reflects on the lessons learned from his challenging 2012 season with the New Orleans Saints, where the team's defense set a record by allowing 7,042 yards.Under head coach Sean Payton's suspension, Spagnuolo struggled in his role, leading to his dismissal once Payton returned.

1 day ago · Steve Spagnuolo Saints Andy Reid Chiefs Sean Payton Zack Baun New Orleans (Organization) NFL Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is renowned as one of the best defensive coordinators in the league, and a critical part of the team’s dynasty. He’s proven to be the perfect compliment to an offense built by Andy Reid and ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Two former New Orleans Saints coaches will be Super Bowl LIX defensive coordinators as Steve Spagnuolo's Chiefs take on Vic Fangio's Eagles.

2 days ago · The success of the Kansas City defense coupled with Spagnuolo’s relatable personality have made him a fan favorite, and why the Jets and Jaguars were among the teams that interviewed him for their head coaching vacancies. Spagnuolo had a chance with the Rams from 2009-11, going 10-38 as a head coach.

Jan 24, 2013 · Just one full day after Payton returned to his job as New Orleans Saints head coach, the team announced that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been fired after only one season on the...

Jan 25, 2013 · New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton wasted no time making sweeping changes on his third day back on the job as he has fired defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and defensive backs coach...