In the 1989 season opener against Dallas, the Dome Patrol gave a hearty welcome to Cowboy rookie quarterback Troy Aikmen with 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and a 28-0 shutout. Here Hershel Walker is dropped behind the line by noseguard Patrick Swoopes. Walker had a total of 10 yards rushing in the whole game. 1989 saw […]
1989
The 1989 New Orleans Saints Season
The 1989 New Orleans Saints opened the season with a 28-0 shutout of the Dallas Cowboys, but missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record.
1989 New Orleans Saints Offense
Dalton Hillard became the 4th Saint running back to rush for 1000 yards as he led the 1989 New Orleans Saints with 1262 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns.
1989 New Orleans Saints Defensive Statistics
The 1989 New Orleans Saints Defense featured Pat Swilling with 16-1/2 sacks and Dave Waymer with 6 interceptions. The defense had 47 sacks on the year.
