He was a new Orleans Saints quarterback in 1997-98, one of the signature acquisitions made by then-Coach Mike Ditka. He knows his way to the team’s practice facility in Metairie.
But the building he remembers from then, and the buildings he saw Tuesday, are a testament to the growth of the franchise and the expanded ownership of Tom Benson.
“It’s unbelievable where the facility is,” Shuler said, laughing. “It was kind of that shell and now, the Pelicans facility is there, too, and the indoor facility looks so great. Not having those 100 percent humidity days and 95 degrees, to be able to practice inside is great.