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.
Thanks to 5 Field Goals from Charlie Durkee the New Orleans Saints managed a win against the Pack in 1971.
Keeping up with the latest member of the Top 10 Worst Free Agent signings in New Orleans Saints History we bring to you Allen Ulrich’s, of the Under the Dome Podcast on YouTube #3 choice — signed at the beginning of the demise of the Jim Haslet Era, a wide receiver from the Redskins, Albert Connell.
We continue with our series featuring the Top 10 Worst Free Agents in New Orleans Saints History. Here is the #5 choice, Corner Back Jason David.
The Eagles Randal Cunningham is stopped by Sam Mills and Dave Waymer in the 1989 Saints-Eagles game.
Dave Waymer – The New Orleans Saints All Time Team Leader in Interceptions.
The New Orleans Saints open the 2014 NFL Preseason with a 26-24 win over the St. Louis Rams.