The New Orleans Saints moved on from Dennis Allen part way through last season and it does not look like it will take long for him to find a new job in the NFL. The Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs recent

Despite already meeting with New Orleans Saints brass for an initial interview, Buffalo Bills assistant coach Joe Brady has declined a follow-up conversation with the franchise.

Shortly after Johnson was hired, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Bears were zeroing in on former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen to serve as the team's defensive coordinator. While it's since been quiet, the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs believes the Bears will be hiring Allen as their defensive coordinator soon.

Allen is expected to be in the mix for several coordinator jobs, but the Colts are the first team known to express interest.

Ben Johnson is reportedly close to signing Dennis Allen as his defensive coordinator. The Chicago Bears coaching staff could start to take shape as a recent report suggests he's working to fill out available spots.

After the Dallas Cowboys officially promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, that meant there was only one opening left in the NFL — t

The Bears will have to go through a full and fair interview process for the job, but Allen is the frontrunner as Johnson begins building his staff.

The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.

While his failings as head coach are clear, Dennis Allen is a well-respected defensive coach throughout the league. Since being fired by New Orleans, he has been interviewed for a defensive coordinator spot by the Indianapolis Colts and mentioned as a possible assistant for the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos.

According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Allen could be joining the staff of new Bears head coach Ben Johnson in the Windy City. Ben Johnson has been busy assembling a star-studded coaching staff. The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints HC Dennis Allen, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/iJCbMLJSLe

Dennis Allen felt he could land on his feet after being fired, and his upcoming interview for Colts defensive coordinator is a sign of that:

ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler reports on Monday that the Indianapolis Colts are planning to speak to Dennis Allen this week about their vacant defensive coordinator position. Fowler goes on to say that Allen is expected to attract attention from several teams this offseason for a similar role.