From 1986 – former USFL standout linebacker Vaughan Johnson joined the New Orleans Saints along with 10 other former USFL players. He would remain with the Saints until 1993 forming one of the the most dominating linebacking corps in NFL History. The Dome Patrol, as this corps was affectionately known, would help bring the New Orleans Saints 4 playoff appearances over the next 6 seasons.
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.
Derland Moore, 1973-1985
Thanks to 5 Field Goals from Charlie Durkee the New Orleans Saints managed a win against the Pack in 1971.
Who remembers Pig Goff? A solid back-up defensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints in the 90s. Here is picture of him putting pressure on Steeler Quarterback Bubby Brister in the 1990 game against Pittsburgh in the Super Dome.
New Orleans Saints Top-25 List of the All Time Most Games Played in a Career
The last of the original New Orleans Saints Players from 1967. Jake Kupp played 8 seasons for the Saints from 1967 to 1975
The Eagles Randal Cunningham is stopped by Sam Mills and Dave Waymer in the 1989 Saints-Eagles game.