1981 New Orleans Saints season
| 1981 New Orleans Saints season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bum Phillips |
| Owner | John Mecom, Jr. |
| Home field | Louisiana Superdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–12 |
| Division place | 4th NFC West |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1981 New Orleans Saints season was the Saints' 15th season. Hoping past success would bring a bright future to New Orleans the Saints hired Bum Phillips to be their new head coach. With the first pick overall the Saints draft Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers out of South Carolina. Rogers won the Offensive Rookie of the Year, as he rushed all-time rookie record of 1,674 yards. However the Saints would continue to struggle finishing with a 4-12 record. Despite the team finishing with a bad record, they did have one special moment of the season when they upset the Cincinnati Bengals, who would go to the Super Bowl during the season.
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