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.
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
New Orleans Saints veteran receiver Lance Moore and running back Darren Sproles to be released by the team to make salary cap space for the 2014 season
Picture of Bum Phillips with new Saints owner Tom Benson
The Final Official 1986 New Orleans Saints NFL Season Team Roster
Sam Mills joined the New Orleans Saints in 1986 to become one the 4 All-Pro linebackers of the heralded Dome Patrol. Mills played 8 seasons with the Saints and will always be remembered by fans. Here is a portrait of him painted by New Orleans Artist Bob Graham.
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…