((Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com |The Times-Picayune))
The buildup in the week leading to Monday night's game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons has surrounded the 10-year anniversary of the re-opening of the Superdome in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
The pregame atmosphere in the stadium when the two teams take the field should prove electric. And emotions will likely run high for fans who witnessed Steve Gleason's iconic blocked punt propel the Saints to a 23-3 victory over the Falcons on Sept. 25, 2006.
Today's Saints acknowledge the memorable events of a decade ago that brought New Orleans together, but the team also knows there is another matter that commands immediate attention.