 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.
A period of New Orleans Saints history that deserves much attention. The “Faith, Hope and Bum” Days. O.A. Bum Phillips to this day remains a favorite among Saints fans.
Something a little different. A re-post of an article by Tee Word at Canal Street Chronicles explaining today’s defensivebacks and their job duties in the modern day defensive backfield.
Saints Punt Return Man Vince Buck in the 1991 Win Over Tampa Bay
1971 New Orleans Saints Action! Joe Owens (#72) and Richard Neal (#87) put the heat on Packer Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr.
Dave Waymer – The New Orleans Saints All Time Team Leader in Interceptions.
A first round draft pick in 1971 Archie Manning played 11 seasons and will always be remembered as the heart and soul of the early New Orleans Saints.