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Saints NFL Draft History
Posted on 10/30/26 at 10:16 pm
Posted on 10/30/26 at 10:16 pm
1967
Baltimore Colts receive: First-overall selection
New Orleans Saints receive: QB Gary Cuozzo
The first time the top pick was traded came in the 1967 AFL-NFL player entry draft. The New Orleans Saints sent the first-overall selection to the Baltimore Colts, in exchange for quarterback Gary Cuozzo. Cuozzo appeared in seven games for the Colts during the 1966 season, making one start, and he threw four touchdown passes on the year.
With the first-overall selection, the Colts drafted defensive lineman Bubba Smith, who would go on to record 52.5 sacks over his NFL career.
Cuozzo started ten games for the Saints in 1968 and posted a 3-7 record. He eventually lost the starting job to Billy Kilmer and was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 1968.
Baltimore Colts receive: First-overall selection
New Orleans Saints receive: QB Gary Cuozzo
The first time the top pick was traded came in the 1967 AFL-NFL player entry draft. The New Orleans Saints sent the first-overall selection to the Baltimore Colts, in exchange for quarterback Gary Cuozzo. Cuozzo appeared in seven games for the Colts during the 1966 season, making one start, and he threw four touchdown passes on the year.
With the first-overall selection, the Colts drafted defensive lineman Bubba Smith, who would go on to record 52.5 sacks over his NFL career.
Cuozzo started ten games for the Saints in 1968 and posted a 3-7 record. He eventually lost the starting job to Billy Kilmer and was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 1968.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 10:59 pm to BTRDD
Damn you Mickey Loomis
Posted on 10/31/26 at 6:43 am to BTRDD
Well before my time. The one that still chaps my arse.
As much crap as the Saints get for trading an entire draft for Ricky Williams. Saints did a good job recouping draft capital for him when they traded him to the Dolphins by setting conditions that were met recouping 2 1st round picks.
Those 2 1sts became Jonathan fricking Sulllivan.
As much crap as the Saints get for trading an entire draft for Ricky Williams. Saints did a good job recouping draft capital for him when they traded him to the Dolphins by setting conditions that were met recouping 2 1st round picks.
Those 2 1sts became Jonathan fricking Sulllivan.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 6:52 am to partywiththelombardi
Sullivan was a different year. The Ricky trade brought Charles Grant and Donte Stallworth.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:28 am to BTRDD
1979. Kellen Winslow was on the board and we took a punter/kicker.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 9:17 am to BTRDD
I remember meeting Cuozzo at a pre season function that year. I was about 9.
My favorite Cuozzo story:
Everyone was all excited about the first year of the Saints and the star quarterback had to have a weekly television show.
Buddy Deliberto was the host of the Gary Cuozzo Show on channel 6
It went fine at first, then it became uncomfortable as the Saints started losing.
Then midway through the season Cuozzo got benched in favor of Billy Kilmer.
The show still continued for a few weeks until it finally disappeared.
Years later when Deliberto would run into Kilmer, Kilmer would ask him “Hey Buddy, are you still doing that Gary Cuozzo show “. .
When we did use our first first round pick we wasted it on a fullback/linebacker from Alabama named Les Kelly who was also never heard from again.
People who think things are bad now should be thankful this is not the John Mecom/Vic Schwenk era.
My favorite Cuozzo story:
Everyone was all excited about the first year of the Saints and the star quarterback had to have a weekly television show.
Buddy Deliberto was the host of the Gary Cuozzo Show on channel 6
It went fine at first, then it became uncomfortable as the Saints started losing.
Then midway through the season Cuozzo got benched in favor of Billy Kilmer.
The show still continued for a few weeks until it finally disappeared.
Years later when Deliberto would run into Kilmer, Kilmer would ask him “Hey Buddy, are you still doing that Gary Cuozzo show “. .
When we did use our first first round pick we wasted it on a fullback/linebacker from Alabama named Les Kelly who was also never heard from again.
People who think things are bad now should be thankful this is not the John Mecom/Vic Schwenk era.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:42 pm to BTRDD
The 19 years of the Mecom regime say “Hold muh beer” to today’s Saints mismanagement.
It was abysmal.
The high point was ‘79 when the Saints were loaded on offense and still only finished 8-8.
The next year, they reverted to the mean and went 1-15.
“Let’s Get Fired Up!” was the theme for the ‘80 season and it quickly turned into “Let’s Get Fired”.
It was abysmal.
The high point was ‘79 when the Saints were loaded on offense and still only finished 8-8.
The next year, they reverted to the mean and went 1-15.
“Let’s Get Fired Up!” was the theme for the ‘80 season and it quickly turned into “Let’s Get Fired”.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 9:27 pm to soccerfüt
quote:
“Let’s Get Fired Up!” was the theme for the ‘80 season and it quickly turned into “Let’s Get Fired”.
Remember "Faith, Hope, and Bum!"?
Posted on 10/31/26 at 9:32 pm to BTRDD
Hey - see?
It's a New Orleans Saints Tradition to do stupid Draft things.
Bubba Smith is Eternally Grateful that he avoided playing for the Saints.
It's a New Orleans Saints Tradition to do stupid Draft things.
Bubba Smith is Eternally Grateful that he avoided playing for the Saints.
Posted on 11/1/26 at 4:01 pm to Bestbank Tiger
quote:
1979. Kellen Winslow was on the board and we took a punter/kicker.
And with the 11th pick of the 79 NFL Draft, the Saint pick:\
RUSSELL ERXLEBEN
a total loser both on and OFF the field
Good job again, Saints.
Posted on 11/1/26 at 4:39 pm to Champagne
Misery loves company
Posted on 11/1/26 at 7:17 pm to goatmilker
Yep we are headed back to those days,Gayle and John Mecom have one thing in common , LOSING.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 4:35 pm to BTRDD
NY Giants had the 2nd pick they traded it
Atlanta Falcons had the 3rd pick they traded it
Bob Griese went 4th to the Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons had the 3rd pick they traded it
Bob Griese went 4th to the Dolphins
Posted on 11/2/26 at 6:03 pm to NorthshoreTiger76
quote:
Damn you Mickey Loomis
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