The 90s
This team appeared in four Super Bowls in the 1990’s and went 0-4
Buffalo Bills
The Saints used the 256th pick (7th round) of the 2006 NFL draft to pick this WR out of Hofstra. He was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 2019.
Marques Colston
Career Passing TDs (21)
Tom Brady
SB Winner: New Orleans Saints
SB Loser: Indianapolis Colts
MVP: Peyton Manning
OPOY: Chris Johnson
DPOY: Charles Woodson
2009 Season
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning
MLB: Los Angeles Lakers
NBA: Los Angeles Dodgers
2020
In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys traded this Running Back to the Minnesota Vikings for 4 players and several draft picks that helped build one of the best teams in the 1990’s.
Herschel Walker
In 2000, this QB led the Saints to their first ever playoff victory over the St. Louis Rams, 31-28. In the game, he had 4 TD passes including 3 to Willie Jackson.
Aaron Brooks
Career Receiving TDs (8)
Jerry Rice
SB Champion: Kansas City Chiefs
SB Loser: San Francisco 49ers
MVP: Lamar Jackson
OPOY: Michael ThomasDPOY: Stephon Gilmore
2019 Season
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles
MLB: Houston Astros
NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins
NBA: Golden State Warriors
2017
Often overshadowed by Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders, this player led the AFC with 13,277 scrimmage yards in the 1990’s.
Thurman Thomas
Drew Brees threw 491 touchdowns as a Saints QB (571 total). Marques Colston caught the most with 76 and Jimmy Graham was second with 54. This once undrafted free agent from Toledo is third with 39.
Lance Moore
Longest Rush (75 yards)
Willie Parker (Super Bowl XL vs. Seattle)
SB Winner: New York Giants
SB Loser: Buffalo Bills
MVP: Joe Montana
OPOY: Warren Moon
DPOY: Bruce Smith
1990 Season
NFL: Green Bay Packers
NHL: Chicago Blackhawks
MLB: San Francisco Giants
NBA: LA Lakers
2010
Roll Tide. This OLB and 9x Prow Bowler led the NFL in sacks during the 1990’s with 116.5 sacks.
Derrick Thomas
In 1987, Jim Mora led the Saints to the playoffs for the first time in their history. He also took the team to the playoffs (playoffs?) in 1990, 1991, and 1992. During this era, they were led by 4 star linebackers nicknamed, the Dome Patrol. Name any 2 of them.
Pat Swilling
Rickey Jackson
Sam Mills
Vaughn JohnsonCareer Rushing Yards (354)
Franco Harris (SB IX, X, XIII, XIV)
SB Champion: San Francisco 49ers
SB Loser: San Diego Chargers
MVP: Steve YoungOPOY: Barry Sanders
DPOY: Deion Sanders
1994 Season
NFL: New England Patriots
MLB: Florida Marlins
NHL: New Jersey Devils
NBA: San Antonio Spurs
2003
John Elway was the first team QB on the 1990’s All-Decade Team. This Super Bowl XXXI winner was the QB on the second team.
Brett Favre
This Louisiana native intercepted Payton Manning in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIV and returned it for a touchdown to give the Saints a 31-17 lead with 3:12 left in the game.
Tracy Porter
Career Rushing TDs (5)
Emmitt Smith
SB Champion: Las Angeles Raiders
SB Loser: Washington
MVP: Joe Theismann
OPOY: Joe Theismann
DPOY: Doug Betters
1983 Season
NFL: San Francisco 49ers
MLB: Oakland Athletics
NHL: Calgary Flames
NBA: Detroit Pistons
1989