1981 New Orleans Saints season

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.

1981 New Orleans Saints season

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.