SOUNDCHASER

Saints History of ups and downs
Reflect on the emotions of being a Saints fan.

1967-1977...never won more than 5 games in a season

1978- UP-Archie Manning goes to Probowl
.........DOWN----Losing to the the Falacons 20-17 twice in the final moments of the game. No playoffs

1979-UP-Manning,Muncie,Childs,Chandler and Meyers to the Probowl.
DOWN-Monday night vs. the Raiders leading 28-14 at half time with a shot at the playoffs.
the Saints lost 42-35 --no playoffs 8-8

1981-UP-George Rodgers Rickey Jackson,drafted. BumPhillips era

1983-DOWN-Mike Lansford's 42 yd FG ends Saints playoff hopes on last day of season. 7-9 no playoffs.

1986-UP-Mora era begins. 6-0 win vs. Rams is an indicator of what is to come from this defense in the future.

1987-UP-First winning season 12-3 wildcard playoff berth.
win nine in a row to end the season
DOWN-Lose home playoff game to Vikings 44-10

1988-UP-Started season 7-1, Finished 10-6
DOWN-lost last 5 of 8 , no playoffs lost tiebreaker to 49ers and Rams.

1989-UP-After a 1-4 start win last three games of season to rally to 9-7.
DOWN-No playoffs again

1990-UP-Anderson kicks FG vs. Rams to go to playoffs.
DOWN- 8-8 record. lose playoff 16-6 to Bears

1991-UP-First division title, 11-5 . gave up fewest points in the NFL. Started season 7-0.
DOWN-loss last 4 of 6 and lost to Falcons 27-20 in playoffs

1992-UP-12-4 season all four LBS make Probowl. Jackson,Johnson,Mills and Swilling
DOWN- After dominating Eagles for three quarters lose 36-20 fourth playoff loss.

1993-UP-Saints started 5-0.
DOWN-Lost 8 of last 11 no playoffs.

1995-DOWN-start 0-5 finish 7-9
1996-DOWN-start 0-5 finish 3-13
1999-UP?- Ditka gives up whole draft for Ricky Williams.
DOWN-ended 3-13 ,after dominating winless Browns lost on a last second 56yd hail mary pass.

2000-UP-Haslett era. 10-6 First playoff win vs. Rams.Aaron Brooks emerges
DOWN-Lose to Vikings in second round of playoffs. 34-16

2001-UP-Started 7-5 in contention
DOWN- Lost last 4 games and ended 7-9 no playoffs lose last game 38-0 vs. SF.no playoffs

2002-UP-Started 9-4 in contention again....
DOWN-Lost last 3 games, Culpepper 2 pt. conversion on last play of game,loss to lowly Bengals,10-6 loss to Panthers....no playoffs

2003-DOWN-Finished 8-8,scrambled with 7 seconds left vs. Jacksonville to score on multiple laterals on last play of game....ony to miss an extra point and lose 20-19 -no playoffs

2005-DOWN-Katrina hit New Orleans

2006-UP-Reggie Bush,Sean Payton era. 10-6..playoff win vs. Eagles .Championship game vs. Bears. Superdome reopens on week three as Saints crush Falcons 23-3.

2007-DOWN-Saints start 0-4, win next 4 but end 7-9 no playoffs.

2009-UP! Saints in the Superbowl!
HELL HAS FROZEN OVER.

breesfan27

Awesome timeline, Soundchaser! Thanks for posting!

SaintPauly

I think the Saints organization is bi-polar, with all the ups and downs. At least that would be my diagnosis.....

BOLTS4LIFE

I was in New Orleans at both those times. I attended the game against the Gnats when they clinched a playoff spot for the first time. Bourbon Street went crazy to the early till about 4 am and fans were celebrating all week long!

in 91, I went to the Falcons game and really saw what that Saints/Pigeons rivalry is all about. Unfortunately, the Saints lost that game in overtime but it was a fun vacation.

GO GET THAT TITLE!!!

Choupique

I just had a who dat flashback.

strato

I play the blues for reason...

boonedocksaint

1991-Up-boonedocksaint's first year as a fan.

...and i've loved every heartbreaking minute of it!

QBREES9

A Roller Coaster ride one minute your up the next your down.