Before the Saints were consistently winning program, they spent 20 years as the laughing stock of the NFL.

Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson had already been a standout, but he was joined in 1986 by Pat Swilling, Sam Mills and Vaughan Johnson. Over seven seasons “The Dome Patrol,” as they came be known, terrorized opposing quarterbacks and the entire NFL.



During their time together, the Saints’ defense finished first in points allowed twice, and was ranked outside of the top 10 just once (11th in 1989).



They combined for 18 Pro Bowl appearances, 10 first-team All-Pro selections, and in 1992 became the first, and still the only, quartet to all make the Pro Bowl in the same season.



The Saints went 69-42 (.621) with the Dome Patrol doing its work, with only one losing record (7-9 in 1986).

Today, Rickey Jackson is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and all four are in the Saints Hall of Fame. However, one honor has escaped the greatest line backing corps in NFL history.



A statue.

The Dome Patrol changed their perception of the Saints franchise. It’s time to honor them permanently with a statue.

Let Gayle Benson hear your voice and let’s make it happen.