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.
From 1997 – a portrait of Saints Head Coach Mike Ditka
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.
A glimpse from the 1988 upset of the Rams – fullback Buford Jordan carries the ball for positive yardage.
We continue with our series featuring the Top 10 Worst Free Agents in New Orleans Saints History. Here is the #5 choice, Corner Back Jason David.
A couple of colorized pictures from the 1968 Saints-Vikings game with Minnesota QB Joe Kapp under some pressure from the Saints defense.
The Saints end 1992 with a 20-0 shutout of the Jets!