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 New Orleans Saints defense had 6 sacks in the 1991 home game against Tampa Bay. Here is Frank Warren takes down Buc quarterback Chris Chandler
The Eagles Randal Cunningham is stopped by Sam Mills and Dave Waymer in the 1989 Saints-Eagles game.
Cam Jordan has passed Rickey Jackson for Most Quarterback Sacks in Saints Franchise History.
Lions quarterback Rodney Peete is taken down by Saints All-Pro lineman Wayne Martin.
The New Orleans Saints sent the Tennessee Titans packing after a sound beating which seemed stronger than the 24-31 final score would indicate.
Going into the 2016 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints have added 5 new faces to the coaching staff. WWL has a good article with details of each of the new coaches.