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| − | The '''New Orleans Saints''' are a [[National Football League]] [[franchise]] based in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]]. They are part of the [[National Football Conference]] (NFC) and play in the NFC South Division.
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| − | == History ==
| + | The '''New Orleans Saints''' are a [[National Football League]] ([[NFL]]) team based in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]]. They are members of the [[National Football Conference]] (NFC) South Division. |
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| − | ''1966''
| + | ==History and League Success== |
| | + | The Saints entered the NFL as an expansion team in 1967. The original announcement was made on November 1, 1966; as November 1 is All Saints' Day in Catholicism, and New Orleans (and south Louisiana) is heavily Catholic, the Saints became the team name. |
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| − | Nov. 1 - National Football League awarded 16th franchise to New Orleans as NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle made the announcement at New Orleans' Ponchartrain Hotel. As November 1 is All Saints' Day in Catholicism, and New Orleans (and south Louisiana) is strongly Catholic, the Saints became the team name.
| + | Due to the damage caused by [[Hurricane Katrina]] on New Orleans' home stadium (the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, which is one of the premier large-venue facilities in the United States, hosting seven Super Bowls), the Saints played their 2005 season in [[Baton Rouge]] and [[San Antonio]]. |
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| − | Dec. 17 - Saints defeat the Washington Redskins, 30-14, to wind up with a 3-11 record, which tied the record for most wins by a 1st-year expansion franchise.
| + | The Saints have won their only [[Super Bowl]] appearance, in 2010. |
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| − | ''1974''
| + | ==AFC South Rivals== |
| − | | + | *[[Atlanta Falcons]] |
| − | Dec. 15 - Saints finished the season with a 5-9 record, which again tied the best mark in club history.<ref>[http://www.neworleanssaints.com/custompage.cfm?pageid=66 History]</ref>
| + | *[[Carolina Panthers]] |
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| − | ''2006''
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| − | Saints advance to the NFC Championship game before losing to the [[Chicago Bears]].
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| − | ==Roster==
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| − | ===Quarterbacks===
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| − | *9 - [[Drew Brees]]
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| − | *11 - [[Mark Brunell]]
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| − | *3 - Joey Harrington
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| − | ===Running Backs===
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| − | *25 - [[Reggie Bush]] | |
| − | *26 - [[Deuce McAllister]] | |
| − | *40 - Mike Bell
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| − | *23 - Pierre Thomas
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| − | *33 - Olaniyi Sobomehin
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| − | *27 - Aaron Stecker
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| − | ===Fullbacks===
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| − | *36 - Darian Brown
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| − | * - [[Heath Evans]]
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| − | ===Wide Receivers===
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| − | *15 - Courtney Roby
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| − | *12 - [[Marques Colston]]
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| − | *19 - Devery Henderson
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| − | *17 - Robert Meachem
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| − | *16 - Lance Moore
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| − | ===Tight Ends===
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| − | *80 - Mark Campbell
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| − | *83 - Billy Miller
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| − | *86 - Buck Ortega
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| − | *88 - [[Jeremy Shockey]]
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| − | ===Offensive Tackles===
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| − | *70 - Jammal Brown
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| − | *74 - Jermon Bushrod
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| − | *78 - Jon Stinchcomb
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| − | *64 - Zach Strief
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| − | ===Guards===
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| − | *73 - Jahri Evans
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| − | *67 - Jamar Nesbit
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| − | *77 - Carl Nicks
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| − | ===Centers===
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| − | *76 - Jonathan Goodwin
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| − | *47 - Kevin Houser
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| − | *68 - Matt Lehr
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| − | ===Defensive Ends===
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| − | *97 - Jeff Charleston
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| − | *94 - Charles Grant
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| − | *93 - Bobby McCray
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| − | *79 - Rob Ninkovich
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| − | *95 - Josh Savage
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| − | *91 - Will Smith
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| − | * - Paul Spicer
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| − | ===Defensive Tackles===
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| − | *71 - Kendrick Clancy
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| − | *98 - Sedrick Ellis
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| − | *96 - Antwan Lake
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| − | *99 - Hollis Thomas
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| − | *92 - James Reed
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| − | *72 - Montavious Stanley
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| − | *66 - Brian Young
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| − | ===Linebackers===
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| − | *53 - Mark Simoneau
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| − | *56 - Jo-Lonn Dunbar
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| − | *54 - Troy Evans
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| − | *55 - Scott Fujita
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| − | *60 - Tearrius George
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| − | *50 - Marvin Mitchell
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| − | *58 - Scott Shanle
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| − | *51 - Jonathn Vilma
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| − | ===Cornerbacks===
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| − | *31 - Aaron Glenn
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| − | *22 - Michael Lehan
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| − | *42 -Jason David
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| − | *20 - [[Randall Gay]]
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| − | *24 - Leigh Torrence
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| − | *28 - Usama Young
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| − | ===Safeties===
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| − | *41 - Roman Harper
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| − | *21 - Terrence Holt
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| − | *39 - Chris Reis
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| − | * - Darren Sharper
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| − | *43 - Kevin Kaesviharn
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| − | * - Pierson Prioleau
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| − | ===Kickers===
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| − | *5 - Garrett Hartley
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| − | *1 - Martin Gramatica
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| − | ===Punters===
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| − | *4 - Glenn Pakulak
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| − | == See also ==
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| | *[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] | | *[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] |
| − | *[[Carolina Panthers]]
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| − | *[[Atlanta Falcons]]
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| − | *[[National Football Conference]]
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The New Orleans Saints are a National Football League (NFL) team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the National Football Conference (NFC) South Division.
History and League Success
The Saints entered the NFL as an expansion team in 1967. The original announcement was made on November 1, 1966; as November 1 is All Saints' Day in Catholicism, and New Orleans (and south Louisiana) is heavily Catholic, the Saints became the team name.
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans' home stadium (the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, which is one of the premier large-venue facilities in the United States, hosting seven Super Bowls), the Saints played their 2005 season in Baton Rouge and San Antonio.
The Saints have won their only Super Bowl appearance, in 2010.
AFC South Rivals
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