NFC Team Analysis and Profile: The New Orleans Saints NFL

The New Orleans Saints is a professional football team. John W. Mecom Jr. and David Dixon started the team in 1967. They play in the National Football League and have their home in New Orleans, Louisiana. The team was permitted in 1966 and was named after the jazz song “When the Saints Go Marching In,” which is often associated with New Orleans. On November 1, the team was announced and given a name on All Saints’ Day in the Catholic church. The team was initially in the Eastern Conference but switched to the National Football Conference West in 1970. Now, the team is in the National Football Conference South (since 2002).

Team Info:

Head Coach: Dennis Allen

Stadium: Caesars Superdome

Owners: Gayle Benson

Established: 1967

NFL Division Standings for 2022

NFC	W-L-T	PCT	PF	PA	HOME	AWAY	CONF	DIV	STARK
Saints	4-9-0	0.308	265	297	3-4-0	1-5-0	3-6-0	1-3-0	2L

New Orleans Saints Playoff History:

Seasons: 56 (1967 to 2022)
Record (W-L-T): 400-459-5
Playoff Record: 10-13
Super Bowls Won: 1 (1 Appearance)
Championships Won*: 1
All-time Passing Leader: Drew Brees 6,017/8,742, 68,010 yds, 491 TD
All-time Rushing Leader: Mark Ingram 1,451 att, 6,500 yds, 52 TD
All-time Receiving Leader: Marques Colston 711 rec, 9,759 yds, 72 TD
All-time Scoring Leader: Morten Andersen 1,318 points
All-time AV Leader: Drew Brees 228 AV
Winningest Coach: Sean Payton 152-89-0

Tom Benson, an owner of the Saints, died of the flu on March 15 at age 90 after being hospitalized on February 16. Gayle Benson, Benson’s wife, took over ownership of the Saints and NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans after her husband passed away. After 15 seasons with the organization, head coach Sean Payton announced his retirement on January 25, 2022. The Saints had a 152-89 record during his four years as head coach and a 9-8 playoff record. The team elevated Dennis Allen, the defensive coordinator, to head coach on February 8, 2022.

New Orleans Saints History:

The Saints first participated in the NFL’s regular season in 1967.
Tulane Stadium was the location of the New Orleans Saints’ inaugural contest, which took place on September 17.
The New Orleans Saints made a masterful move when they selected quarterback Archie Manning in the first draft round in 1971. He spent time as the starter under center for the Saints. Archie Manning’s three sons—Peyton, Eli, and Eli—all played professional football. Cooper, his third child, would have followed in his father’s footsteps as a professional football player if not for spinal stenosis.
The Tulane Stadium, home of the New Orleans Saints, was replaced by the Louisiana Superdome in 1974. After Mercedes-Benz paid for the naming rights, the Superdome became known as Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The New Orleans Saints play in black and old gold.
In 1985, Tom Benson, a businessman from New Orleans, purchased the franchise. From 1987 to 1992, the Saints qualified for the postseason four times in six seasons.
It was in the playoffs following the 2000 season that the Saints were able to pull off their first victory in team history, a 31-28 victory over the St. Louis Rams.
In 2009, quarterback Drew Brees, and head coach Sean Payton helped the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–17 in Super Bowl XLIV.