In the 1989 season opener against Dallas, the Dome Patrol gave a hearty welcome to Cowboy rookie quarterback Troy Aikmen with 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and a 28-0 shutout. Here Hershel Walker is dropped behind the line by noseguard Patrick Swoopes. Walker had a total of 10 yards rushing in the whole game. 1989 saw the Saints finish the year 12th in the league in total defense and Vaughn Johnson and Pat Swilling going to the Pro Bowl.
I've been following the Saints since a kid in the 70s watching the likes of Archie Manning and Tommy Myers.
We may not have as grandiose a history as some NFL teams, but there are scores of memories the New Orleans Saints have given to their fans and I have done my best to record them here at New Orleans Saints History.
The 1989 New Orleans Saints opened the season with a 28-0 shutout of the Dallas Cowboys, but missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record.
Some New Orleans Saints/St. Louis Cardinals action in 1968
Brandin Cooks and Mark Ingram look impressive in the 2014 New Orleans Season preseason opener as the Saints win 26-24 in St. Louis.
An article on James “Tootie” Robbins, the #10 Worst Free Agent signing in New Orleans Saints History according to Allen Ulrich of Under the Dome Podcast.
Rob Ryan has nothing but love for defensive secondary as the New Orleans Saints prepare for the 2014 NFL season.
Drew Brees looked very good in his 2014 Season debut as he threw 2 first quarter touchdowns in preseason action against the Indianapolis Colts.