In a continuing series, Gil Brandt of NFL.com has ranked his Top 45 linebackers of all time. Among them were three members of the Dome Patrol who helped boost the team from a disastrous 1-15 campaign in 1980.
Rickey Jackson (17), Pat Swilling (42) and Sam Mills (45) were all recognized by Brandt for their play. The only member of the foursome, who all made the Pro Bowl together in 1992, not included here was Vaughan Johnson.
During their tenure with the Saints, these three men were a part of a six year stretch (1987-1992) when the team went 62-33.