New Orleans Saints Tragedies: The Mike Ditka Error

The New Orleans Saints have a little over a month before they report back to team facilities to begin training camp. While the players take a short break from team activities, we decided to take another look back through the franchise's colorful history. Today, Canal Street Chronicles continues our New Orleans Saints Triumphs and Tragedies series with a look back at one of the darkest periods in the franchise's 52-yr. existence.

The Ditka Era/Error (1997-99)

Jim Mora, who had been the Saints head coach since 1986, had resigned midway through the 1996 season as the team was on their way to a 3-13 finish.