Arbitrary things about 2009 and 2019, that makes me say "history will repeat itself"

In 2008, Saints traded for Jon Vilma from the NYJ
In 2018, Saints signed Demario Davis from the NYJ
The following year, finished 13-3...Vilma won a SB.
- Vilma had 110 tackles, Davis had 111 tackles

In 2006, Saints drafted a WR Marques Colston
In 2016, Saints drafted a WR Mike Thomas
In 2009 and 2019 respectively, Colston and Thomas both secured 9 TD receptions. Both notching #33 and #32 on their career. Securing their place as #1 WRs on their team

In 2006, Saints drafted a SS in the 2nd round named Roman Harper
In 2016, Saints drafted a SS in the 2nd round named Vonn Bell
In 2009 and 2019, both had 1.5 sacks, 2 FFs, and 5 PDs in that year.

In 2007, Saints signed a "no name RB" Pierre Thomas.
In 2017, Saints traded up for a "small name RB" Alvin Kamra.
In 2009 and 2019, PT put up 793 rushing yards; in 2019 AK put up 797 rushing yards.
Both played 14 games that year
Both had a backup RB that rushed for 600+ yards as well

In 2009, Saints defense allowed 341 points
In 2019, Saints defense allowed 341 points

In 2009, New England was the 3 seed
In 2019, New England is the 3 seed

In 2009, Baltimore was playing with a 2nd year QB
In 2019, Baltimore is playing with a 2nd year QB

In 2009 and 2019, Saints ended their regular season @ Carolina. The losing team both scored only 10 points.


We just need some magic go our way.