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Who are some famous players or coaches in New Orleans Saints history?

The New Orleans Saints have a rich history filled with notable players and coaches. Quarterback Archie Manning was a popular player for the Saints from 1971 to 1982. Morten Andersen, a placekicker, in 2007 set the National Football League record for most career points scored, which in 2017 was broken by Adam Vinatieri, playing for the Indianapolis Colts at the time. Drew Brees, another quarterback, led the Saints to their first Super Bowl championship in 2010 and set numerous passing records. Sean Payton coached the Saints from 2006 to early 2022, leading them to their Super Bowl victory.