missed some, melikes discussing old schoolers

I think 79 is up today

That Parnell pic is funny

#79 nominees...

here's a great example of the evolution of the NFL... you could have a 6-0 250lb defensive tackle in 1967-68, Lou Cordileone. The the next #79 in 1970 was DT Clovis Swinney 6-4 240.

dang, after review this might be the sparsest talent for any Saints number. I can only come up with one...

Emanuel Zanders, 87games in 7 yrs at guard, 1974-80

1990 interview on life after football

05/02/2012: BATON ROUGE, LA (NBC33) — Some former Saints players were at the State Capitol earlier today showing support for a major charity in our state.

Ex-players including Jack Holmes, Mike Strong and Emanuel Zanders were promoting the partnership between the NFL Players Association and the Louisiana Home Builders Association that's called Touchdown for Homes.

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Posted by blueslover

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Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:25 am to blueslover

oops, maybe 80

more Atkins-

Atkins was a fierce defender who was known for using his immense size and agility to his advantage. At 6'8", Atkins would often bat passes down at the line of scrimmage and would use his skills as a high jump champion to leapfrog blockers and get to the quarterback. Atkins was one of the first great exclusively defensive players in professional football and, along with fellow Hall of Famer Gino Marchetti, revolutionized the defensive end position.
With the Bears, Atkins was a First Team All-Pro selection in 1958, 1960, 1961, and 1963; along with being a starter in the Pro Bowl in eight of his last nine years with Chicago. Before the 1967 season, Atkins requested a trade from Chicago after a falling out with Halas.

He also was one of the hardest drinking players in NFL history. He downed martinis out of hurricane glasses.

Ranked #9 on NFL network show of Top 10 DEs of alltime.

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