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1993 New Orleans Saints season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | New Orleans Saints |
| year | 1993 |
| record | 8–8 |
| division_place | 2nd NFC West |
| coach | Jim Mora |
| general manager | Jim Finks (resigned July 14) |
| Jim Miller | |
| stadium | Louisiana Superdome |
| playoffs | Did not qualify |
| pro_bowlers | LB Rickey Jackson |
| LB Renaldo Turnbull | |
| KR Tyrone Hughes | |
| shortnavlink | Saints seasons |
Jim Miller LB Renaldo Turnbull KR Tyrone Hughes
The 1993 New Orleans Saints season was the team's 27th as a member of the National Football League (NFL). They were unable to match their previous season's output of 12–4, winning only eight games despite starting the season 5–0. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in four years.
Quarterback Bobby Hebert, who was the Saints' starter from late 1985 through 1992, save for a season-long holdout in 1990, signed as a free agent with the division rival Atlanta Falcons. Wade Wilson, who had fallen out of favor with the Minnesota Vikings after the hiring of coach Dennis Green in 1992, was signed as Hebert's replacement.
During a loss to the New York Giants on* Monday Night Football*, fans in the Louisiana Superdome let out a sarcastic cheer when Wilson was injured. The incident enraged coach Jim Mora, who let loose with a tirade during his post-game press conference. After the season, Hoby Brenner, Joel Hilgenberg, and Dalton Hilliard retired.
Offseason
Organizational changes
Jim Finks, the club's president and general manager since January 1986, was diagnosed with lung cancer in April. He was limited to consulting with team officials by telephone since undergoing chemotherapy. During his absence, most of Finks' day-to-day duties were handled by vice president of administration Jim Miller. On July 14, Finks resigned from all his duties to concentrate on the treatment of his illness.
NFL draft
Main article: 1993 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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Owner/General Partner – Tom Benson
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Vice President of Administration – Jim Miller
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Director of player personnel – Bill Kuharich
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Head coach – Jim E. Mora
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Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks – Carl Smith
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Running Backs – Jim Skipper
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Wide receivers – Steve Walters
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Offensive line – Paul Boudreau
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Defensive coordinator – Steve Sidwell
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Defensive line – John Pease
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Linebackers – Vic Fangio
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Defensive backs – Jim L. Mora
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Special teams/Tight Ends – Joe Marciano
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Strength and conditioning – Russell Paternostro
Roster
53 active, 9 inactive, 2 practice squad
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 5 | Houston Oilers | W 33–21 | 1–0 | Louisiana Superdome | 69,029 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 12 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 34–31 | 2–0 | Georgia Dome | 64,287 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 19 | Detroit Lions | W 14–3 | 3–0 | Louisiana Superdome | 69,039 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 26 | San Francisco 49ers | W 16–13 | 4–0 | Louisiana Superdome | 69,041 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3 | at Los Angeles Rams | W 37–6 | 5–0 | Anaheim Stadium | 50,709 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 17 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 14–37 | 5–1 | Three Rivers Stadium | 56,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 24 | Atlanta Falcons | L 15–26 | 5–2 | Louisiana Superdome | 69,043 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 31 | at Phoenix Cardinals | W 20–17 | 6–2 | Sun Devil Stadium | 36,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 14 | Green Bay Packers | L 17–19 | 6–3 | Louisiana Superdome | 69,043 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at San Francisco 49ers | L 7–42 | 6–4 | Candlestick Park | 66,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 28 | at Minnesota Vikings | W 17–14 | 7–4 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 53,030 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 5 | at Cleveland Browns | L 13–17 | 7–5 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 60,388 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 12 | Los Angeles Rams | L 20–23 | 7–6 | Louisiana Superdome | 69,033 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York Giants | L 14–24 | 7–7 | Louisiana Superdome | 69,036 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 26 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 26–37 | 7–8 | Veterans Stadium | 50,085 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 2, 1994 | Cincinnati Bengals | W 20–13 | 8–8 | Louisiana Superdome | 58,036 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. |
Game summaries
Week 1: Vs Houston Oilers
First quarter
- HOU – Haywood Jeffires 6-yard pass from Warren Moon (Al Del Greco kick). Oilers 7–0.
- NO – Morten Andersen 28-yard field goal. Oilers 7–3. Second quarter
- NO – Dalton Hilliard 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick). Saints 10–7.
- NO – Morten Andersen 37-yard field goal. Saints 13–7. Third quarter
- NO – Morten Andersen 18-yard field goal. Saints 16–7.
- NO – Morten Andersen 47-yard field goal. Saints 19–7. Fourth quarter
- NO – Frank Warren 47-yard fumble return (Morten Andersen kick). Saints 26–7.
- NO – Derek Brown 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick). Saints 33–7.
- HOU – Cody Carlson 1-yard run (Al Del Greco kick). Saints 33–14.
- HOU – Marcus Robertson 80-yard fumble return (Al Del Greco kick). Saints 33–21. Top passers
- HOU – Warren Moon – 21/32, 241 yards, TD, INT
- NO – Wade Wilson – 16/25, 206 yards Top rushers
- HOU – Lorenzo White – 15 rushes, 59 yards
- NO – Lorenzo Neal – 13 rushes, 89 yards Top receivers
- HOU – Curtis Duncan – 4 receptions, 90 yards
- NO – Eric Martin – 7 receptions, 111 yards
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/1993.htm 1993 New Orleans Saints]
- (December 26, 1993). "Saints Fans Devilish in Booing QB Wilson". The Baltimore Sun.
- Plaschke, Bill. (July 7, 1993). "Toughest Test: Football Executive Jim Finks Has Always Tackled Difficult Projects, but Now Battles Lung Cancer". Los Angeles Times.
- (July 15, 1993). "Finks Resigns to Fight Battle With Cancer". Los Angeles Times.
- "1993 New Orleans Saints Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- "All-Time Roster". NewOrleansSaints.com.
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