Found this little gem of Saints History at St. Mary’s Poker Club and thought it would be really cool to share with you Saints fans. It’s a video of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jeff Groth. After 2 modest seasons with the Houston Oilers, Groth joined the Saints when Bum Phillips took over in 1981 and handled much of the punt return duties in first years with the Saints.
With such running backs as George Rodgers, Wayne Wilson and Hokie Gajan, Bum Phillips remained very run-heavy and relied little on the passing game. Even so, Jeff Groth led the team in receiving in 1982 and 1983.
Jeff Groth’s Career Receiving Statistics With New Orleans Saints (1981-1985)
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.
Former All-Pro NFL kicker Morten Andersen will be inducted into the New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor in recognition for his accomplishments both on and off the playing field during his 25 year NFL Career. He joins former Saints players Rickey Jackson, Archie Manning and William Roaf.
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.