 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.
A Classic image of Kyle Turley as a Rookie in 1998.
Tom Dempsey – Saints Kicker in 1969 Rookie kicker Tom Dempsey kicks one of his four field goals against the New York Giants in 1969. In a back-and-forth contest that saw the lead change hands seven times, Dempsey’s kick with seven seconds remaining gave New Orleans one of its most exciting wins of the season….
A couple of pictures of Saints Special Teams Ace Rich Mauti in 1978.
We now begin the Top 10 Best free agents signed by the Saints. At the #10 spot, wide receiver Quinn Early, signed in 1991.
A recently uncovered vintage photo of Saints receiver John Gilliam in 1968 preseason action against Boston
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.