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.
Dalton Hillard became the 4th Saint running back to rush for 1000 yards as he led the 1989 New Orleans Saints with 1262 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns.
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.
All-Time leading NFL scorer Morten Andersen spent 12 seasons as a New Orleans Saint.
The Highest Yards-per-Carry Average in New Orleans Saints Franchise history. (minimum 100 rushing attempts)
Rob Ryan has nothing but love for defensive secondary as the New Orleans Saints prepare for the 2014 NFL season.
Cam Jordan has passed Rickey Jackson for Most Quarterback Sacks in Saints Franchise History.