The New Orleans Saints Seasons of 1984 and 1985
Allen Ulrich gives an excellent summary of Bum Phillips and the New Orleans Saints seasons of 1984 and 1985.
The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons Rivalry – the Early Years
Saints vs Falcons rivalry: In the beginning (1967-79). A repost of Allen Ulrich’s excellent article discussing the early days of the New Orleans Saints – Atlanta Falcons rivalry. Keep up with all of Allen’s work at the Under the Dome Podcast. The Falcons and Saints were born one year apart –the Falcons first season was…
#3 Sam Mills | Top 10 Best Free Agents Signed by the Saints
New Orleans Saint Legend Sam Mills played middle linebacker and was a major pillar of the Dome Patrol Defense of the Late 1980s. He is Under the Dome’s #3 Best All Time Free Agent Signing in Saints History.
#4 Darren Sproles | Top 10 Best Free Agents Signed by the Saints:
Bringing you the #4 All-Time Best Free Agent Signing In New Orleans Saints History – Former Chargers Running Back Darren Sproles.
#5 La’Roi Glover | Top 10 Best Free Agents Signed by the Saints
Moving right along we now come to one of the biggest defensive signings of the Saints in the 90s under Mike Ditka. The #5 All Time Best Signing in New Orleans Saints History — All Pro Defensive Tackle La’Roi Glover
#6 Michael Lewis – Top 10 Best Free Agents Signed by the Saints
And now, getting back with the Top 10 Best Free Agent Signing in Saints History, we come to one of the NFL’s “Dream Come True” stories. The Beerman – Michael Lewis.
#7 Jabari Greer and Darren Sharper – Top 10 Best Free Agents Signed by the Saints
For our #7 Top Free Agent acquisition in Saints History, we actually have 2 choice. Both were major players during the 2009 Super Bowl season. They are Free Safety Darren Sharper and Cornerback Jabari Greer
#8 Jerry Fontenot – Top 10 Best Free Agents Signed by the Saints
One of the better Free Agent Signings of the Mike Ditka years, the #8 Best Free Agent Signing in Saints History – Offensive Lineman Jerry Fontenot.
#9 Wesley Walls – Top 10 Best Free Agents Signed by the Saints
Moving on to the #9 Best Free Agent Signing by the Saints. We have tight end Wesley Walls signed from San Francisco in 1994.
Top 10 Best Free Agents Signed by the Saints #10 – Quinn Early
We now begin the Top 10 Best free agents signed by the Saints. At the #10 spot, wide receiver Quinn Early, signed in 1991.
The #1 Worst Free Agent Signed by the Saints – Jarius Byrd
And Now – the Worst Free Agent Signing by the New Orleans Saints – Defensive Back Jarius Byrd
Dishonorable Mentions – Top 10 Worst Free Agents Signed by the Saints
Continuing with the Top 10 Worst Free Agent Signings in Saints History we bring you some Dis-Honorable Mentions that deserve some recognition –
Adrian Peterson
Champ Bailey
CJ Spiller
Michael Haynes