Good morning, Happy Saturday, and welcome to the Saints Insider newsletter for Aug. 6. For Sam Mills, the day is here. Twenty-five years after he played his final snap in the NFL, and 17 years after his untimely death, the Saints great will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jeff Duncan, our own Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, tells the story of why Mills’ induction was not only long overdue, but unprecedented. No one else had ever reached the Hall on the final ballot. Also: You remember that iconic ‘Dome Patrol’ poster? Of course you do. Jeff takes us behind the scenes and tells us how that poster came together — and why Mills’ costume is on display in Canton, Ohio, today. If you want training camp coverage, fear not: We’ve got plenty. Check back on NOLA.com this weekend for more on training camp. Bust out the sunscreen, hydrate and get ready. It’s that time of year, all. Cheers, The Saints beat team (Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan and Terrin Waack) |