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New Orleans Saints All-Time Team

In March 2011, the Saints Hall of Fame selection committee selected the franchise’s all-time team as the club heads into its 45th year of competition (2011). The committee, composed of 19 prominent members of the local media chooses a Saints all-time team every five years. On the 2011 version of the team, 19 of the 29 honorees were unanimous selections.

The following is the list of the All-Time Saints team, along with their years of service to 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)

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)

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)

COACH

  • Sean Payton (2006–present)

*unanimous selection

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