Saints Veterans Key to Smooth TransitionEmmitt Smith says the Cowboys veterans of Aikman, Irvin, and himself were the key to a smooth transition for a new head coach like the Saints' transition to Dennis Allen.Sports Illustrated New Orleans Saints News, Analysis and More|Share on FacebookShare on XAdd us as a preferred sourceAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleFollowLoading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsPublished Jun 15, 2022SPORTS ILLUSTRATED NEW ORLEANS SAINTS NEWS, ANALYSIS AND MOREShare on FacebookShare on XHome/Video
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