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1986 New Orleans Saints season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | New Orleans Saints |
| year | 1986 |
| record | 7–9 |
| division_place | 4th NFC West |
| coach | Jim Mora |
| general manager | Jim Finks |
| owner | Tom Benson |
| stadium | Louisiana Superdome |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | RB Reuben Mayes |
| LB Rickey Jackson | |
| LB Sam Mills | |
| K Morten Andersen | |
| shortnavlink | Saints seasons |
LB Rickey Jackson LB Sam Mills K Morten Andersen
The 1986 New Orleans Saints season was the team's 20th as a member of the National Football League. They improved upon their previous season's output of 5–11, winning seven games.
Offseason
Organizational changes
On January 14, owner Tom Benson hired Jim Finks as the franchise's general manager, and turned over the entire football operation to the veteran operative who previously built championship clubs with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. Finks was hired two days after the Bears won the NFC championship to clinch a berth in Super Bowl XX at the Louisiana Superdome.
Two days after the Bears team largely constructed by Finks defeated the New England Patriots 46-10, Finks hired Jim Mora as the new head coach. Mora was the most successful coach in the history of the United States Football League, leading the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars to two USFL championships and a runner-up finish.
NFL draft
Main article: 1986 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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Owner/General Partner – Tom Benson
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President/General Manager – Jim Finks
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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 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 – Jim Erkenbeck
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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 – Dom Capers
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Special Teams/Tight Ends – Joe Marciano
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Strength and Conditioning – Russell Paternostro
Roster
Schedule
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| September 7 | **[Atlanta Falcons](1986-atlanta-falcons-season)** | **L** 10–31 | 0–1 | Louisiana Superdome | 67,950 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609070nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 14 | [Green Bay Packers](1986-green-bay-packers-season) | **W** 24–10 | 1–1 | Louisiana Superdome | 46,383 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609140nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 21 | at **[San Francisco 49ers](1986-san-francisco-49ers-season)** | **L** 17–26 | 1–2 | Candlestick Park | 58,297 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609210sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | at [New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season) | **L** 17–20 | 1–3 | Giants Stadium | 72,769 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609280nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | [Washington Redskins](1986-washington-redskins-season) | **L** 6–14 | 1–4 | Louisiana Superdome | 57,378 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610050nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | at [Indianapolis Colts](1986-indianapolis-colts-season) | **W** 17–14 | 2–4 | Hoosier Dome | 53,512 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610120clt.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1986-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **W** 38–7 | 3–4 | Louisiana Superdome | 43,355 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610190nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | at [New York Jets](1986-new-york-jets-season) | **L** 23–28 | 3–5 | Giants Stadium | 44,246 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610260nyj.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | **[San Francisco 49ers](1986-san-francisco-49ers-season)** | **W** 23–10 | 4–5 | Louisiana Superdome | 53,234 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611020nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | **[Los Angeles Rams](1986-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **W** 6–0 | 5–5 | Louisiana Superdome | 62,532 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611090nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | at [St. Louis Cardinals](1986-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season) | **W** 16–7 | 6–5 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 32,069 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611160crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 23 | at **[Los Angeles Rams](1986-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **L** 13–26 | 6–6 | Anaheim Stadium | 58,600 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611230ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 30 | [New England Patriots](1986-new-england-patriots-season) | **L** 20–21 | 6–7 | Louisiana Supedome | 58,259 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611300nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | [Miami Dolphins](1986-miami-dolphins-season) | **L** 27–31 | 6–8 | Louisiana Superdome | 64,761 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612070nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 14 | at **[Atlanta Falcons](1986-atlanta-falcons-season)** | **W** 14–9 | 7–8 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | 39,994 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612140atl.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 21 | at [Minnesota Vikings](1986-minnesota-vikings-season) | **L** 17–33 | 7–9 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 51,209 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612210min.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Week 1
;Falcons
- David Archer 13/16, 207 Yds, 2 TD, INT
- Cliff Austin 27 Rush, 104 Yds, TD
- Charlie Brown 7 Rec, 119 Yds, TD ;Saints
- Bobby Hebert 13/33, 115 Yds, 2 INT
- Dalton Hilliard 15 Rush, 51 Yds, TD
- Eugene Goodlow 4 Rec, 58 Yds
Week 2
;Packers
- Randy Wright 18/44, 195 Yds, TD, 5 INT
- Gary Ellerson 9 Rush, 33 Yds
- James Lofton 8 Rec, 100 Yds, TD ;Saints
- Bobby Hebert 9/14, 200 Yds, TD, 2 INT
- Dalton Hilliard 24 Rush, 59 Yds, TD
- Eric Martin 3 Rec, 164 Yds, TD
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/1986.htm 1986 New Orleans Saints]
- "1986 New Orleans Saints draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- "All-Time Roster". NewOrleansSaints.com.
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