It’s already been a busy day in the NFC South and all around the NFL and that’s probably going to continue long into the night as we wait to see if there will be a labor lockout or perhaps an extension of the deadline for negotiations.
But things just got a little busier. The New Orleans Saints just sent out an announcement that the Saints Hall of Fame selection committee has selected the franchise’s all-time team as the franchise looks ahead to its 45th season. The committee is a collection of local media members and it selects an all-time Saints team every five years.
The latest version is out and here it is. Players with asterisks after their name were unanimous selections. The years after the players’ names indicate their time with the Saints.
Offense
Wide Receiver – Eric Martin* (1985-93)
Wide Receiver – Joe Horn* (2000-06)
Center – John Hill* (1975-84)
Guard – Jim Dombrowski* (1986-96)
Guard – Jahri Evans* (2006-present)
Tackle – Willie Roaf* (1993-2001)
Tackle – Stan Brock* (1980-92)
Tight End – Hoby Brenner* (1981-93)
Quarterback – Drew Brees* (2006-present)
Running Back – Dalton Hilliard* (1986-93)
Running Back – Deuce McAllister (2001-09)
Athlete – Reggie Bush (2006-present)
DEFENSE
Defensive Line – Wayne Martin (1989-99)
Defensive Line – Jim Wilks (1981-93)
Defensive Line – Joe Johnson* (1994-98, 2000-01)
Defensive Line – Will Smith (2004-present)
Linebacker – Sam Mills* (1986-94)
Linebacker – Vaughan Johnson* (1986-93)
Linebacker – Rickey Jackson* (1981-93)
Linebacker – Pat Swilling* (1986-92)
Cornerback – Dave Waymer* (1980-89)
Cornerback – Mike McKenzie (2004-09)
Safety – Tommy Myers (1972-81)
Safety – Sammy Knight (1997-02)
SPECIALISTS
Kicker – Morten Andersen *(1982-94)
Punter – Tommy Barnhardt (1987, 89-94, 99)
Special Teamer – Fred McAfee* (1991-93, 2000-06)
Kick/Punt Returner – Michael Lewis* (2001-06)
COACH
Sean Payton (2006-present)