Seven years ago Tuesday the Saints were protecting a precarious 24-17 lead late in Super Bowl XLIV when cornerback Tracy Porter produced the signature play of his career.
With the Colts facing third-and-five at the New Orleans 31 with just over three minutes to play, Porter intercepted a Peyton Manning pass intended for Reggie Wayne and returned it 74 yards for a touchdown, clinching the first Super Bowl victory in Saints history.
Porter said Tuesday he knew that Wayne was going to run a short stick route on the play as soon as receiver Austin Collie motioned from outside to a stack alignment with Wayne.