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.
Archie Manning as a rookie in 1971 scrambling against the San Fransisco 49ers.
Archie Manning in 1973
#9 in Allen Ulrich’s Top 10 Worst Free Agent signing by the New Orleans Saints. The choice, defensive Tackle Grady Jackson.
And Now – the Worst Free Agent Signing by the New Orleans Saints – Defensive Back Jarius Byrd
2016 will mark 50 years of New Orleans Saints football. All the highs and lows we have experienced as Saints fans will be remembered. To celebrate, the Saints organization has launched Saints50.com, a very well done site full of pictures and facts from 50 years worth of NFL play. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The New…
Can You Name These New Orleans Saints Players? These player have been major contributors to the Saints success since 2000.