Best Free Agent Signings for the Saints

To give everyone else something else to do besides bitch about free agency, here is a list of what I will call the Top 10 Best Free Agent Signings in Saints History. Let me know if I missed anyone. This list is made with all due respect to Jonathan Vilma, Mike McKinzie and Jeremy Shockey who were all traded to New Orleans.




10. Bobby Hebert Signed by the Saints in 1985.

He played in 78 games and in Saints Franchise history, he is 4th in passing yards (14,630), TDs (85), completions (1,202) attempts (2,055) and 3rd in copletion percentage (58.5% w/ anyone over 500 attempts).










9. Jabari Greer Signed with the Saints on March 4, 2009.

Super bowl champion with the Saints. Has 8 interceptions for 142 yards and 2 TDs with a 193 tackles.














8. Darren Sproles Signed with the Saints on July 29, 2011.

Holds the record for most All-purpose yards in a season with 2,696 yards in 2011.








7. Bruce Clark Signed by the Saints in 1982 and played for us until 1988.

Interesting story, was the 4th overall pick in the draft, from Penn State, by the Packers, but he refused to play for them and went to the CFL for two years then signed with the Saints. Made a pro bowl team for us in 1984. Has 39.5 sacks for us which is 12th in franchise history.









6. Scott Fujita Signed with New Orleans on March 13, 2006.

Started 54 games for the Saints with 7.5 sacks, 4 interceptions and 246 tackles. And won a Superbowl for us.









5. Darren Sharper Signed with the New Orleans Saints on March 18, 2009.

Was only here for 2 years, but what a time he had with us. He started 18 games and had 9 interceptions with 376 yards returning them and 3 TDs. He also shares the record for longest interception return (99 yards). Was a 1st Team All Pro and made a Pro Bowl as a Saint.
And Chad didn't like that we signed him.










4. La'Roi Glover signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 25, 1997

NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
6× Pro Bowl (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
4× All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2002 , 2003)
NFC Defensive Player of the Year (2000)
Was the NFL sacks leader in 2000 with 17 sacks.
7th in franchise history in sacks









3. Joe Horn signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2000.

4× Pro Bowl selection (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004)
Third in franchise history in receptions, second in receiving yards, second in receiving touchdowns and first in yards per reception.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame









2. Sam Mills Signed in 1985 from the USFL

5× Pro Bowl selection (1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996)
4× All-Pro selection (1991, 1992, 1995, 1996)
3× All-USFL selection (1983, 1984, 1985)
2× USFL Champion (1984, 1985)
USFL All-Time Team
Part of the vaunted Dome Patrol Defense.









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1. Drew Brees Signed with the Saints on March 14, 2006.


7× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
4× All-Pro (2006, 2008, 2009, 2011)
Super Bowl champion (XLIV)
Super Bowl MVP (XLIV)
2× AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2008, 2011)
2× NFC MVP (2008, 2009)
3× NFC Offensive Player of the Year (2006, 2008, 2009)
AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award (2004)
Bart Starr Man of the Year Award (2011)
AP Male Athlete of the Year (2010)
Sportsman of the Year (2010)
Bert Bell Award (2009)
All-time single season passing yard leader (5,476)
Co-Walter Payton Man of the Year Award (2006)
NFL record for most consecutive games with a passing Touchdown (54)
Not to mention other franchise and league records.