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.
Rob Ryan has nothing but love for defensive secondary as the New Orleans Saints prepare for the 2014 NFL season.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks around the field and the locker room this summer and recognizes more new faces around him than ever before.
Another classic image from New Orleans Saints History. Head Coach Bum Phillips speaks with the 1981 Rookie of the Year George Rogers on the sideline.
Louisiana fan favorite of the 1980s…. McNeese star Buford Jordan
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.
The New Orleans Saints defense had 6 sacks in the 1991 home game against Tampa Bay. Here is Frank Warren takes down Buc quarterback Chris Chandler