LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Dennis Allen acknowledged his fond memories as an assistant and head coach in New Orleans.

He just wasn't all that interested in discussing them let alone his feelings about his dismissal.

Allen, the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator, will be facing his former team for the first time since he was fired as head coach last season when the Bears host the Saints on Sunday.

“I’ve got a lot of fond memories of being there,” he said Thursday. “And yet, it’s another game.”

Allen spent 15 of the past 20 years in New Orleans as either an assistant under Sean Payton or head coach and was part of a Super Bowl championship staff.

He led New Orleans to an 18-25 record over 2 1/2 years with no playoff appearances before getting fired after Week 9 last season. The Saints were 2-

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