Photos from the SI Vault: Best of the New Orleans Saints

Saints QB Archie Manning against the Falcons.

Saints QB Archie Manning with family, sons Cooper (L) and Peyton (R) at their Garden District home.

Saints coach Mike Ditka on the cover of the July 20, 1998 issue of Sports Illustrated.

Ricky Williams in action against the Carolina Panthers.

Portrait of Saints RB Reggie Bush.

Reggie Bush dives over Dolphins’ Gibril Wilson to score the touchdown.

Saints’ Marques Colston against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Saints RB Reggie Bush against the Eagles in the NFC playoffs.

Saints’ Deuce McAllister against Colts’ Robert Mathis (98).

Saints RB Darren Sproles against the Lions in the NFC playoffs.

Saints RB Pierre Thomas diving against the Cardinals.

Saints Scott Shanie (58), Malcolm Jenkins (27) and Tracy Porter (22) tackle Vikings RB Adrian Peterson.

Saints QB Drew Brees huddles against the Lions.

Saints’ Jeremy Shockey against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Saints’ Jonathan Vilma blocks a pass by 49ers QB Alex Smith.

Saints’ Mike Bell dives for a touchdown over the Giants defense.

Portrait of Saints QB Drew Brees demonstrating one-armed catapult exercise on TRX Suspension Trainer during a workout at Fitness Quest 10 gym.

Saints coach Sean Payton celebrates after a game-winning field goal against the Minnesota Vikings in overtime.

Saints’ Lance Moore converts a two-point conversion against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.

Drew Brees hoists the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLIV.

Saints’ Tracy Porter returns an interception for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIV.

Saints’ Jimmy Graham makes a catch against the 49ers.