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.
Saints receiver Wes Chandler makes a leaping touchdown catch against the Oilers in 1981 preseason.
Chuck Muncie – The First 1000 yard rusher in New Orleans Saints History
How some of the New Orleans Saints rookies performed against the Indianapolis Colts in Saturday’s preseason action.
Defensive Statistics of the 1986 New Orleans Saints Defensive Team. Rickey Jackson had led the Saints with 9 sacks on the year.
In the beginning it was Billy Kilmer who was the leader of the Saints offense.
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