Re-accessing the Jim Mora Years

I liked Mora as coach of the Saints. I'll never forget that first winning season. He gave the Saints respectability with a great Dome Patrol Defense. Unfortunately, he had a stubborn streak that worked against. He rarely started rookies, even when they were obviously the better player. He also remained staunchly, crazily loyal to assistant coaches when it was also obvious they were in over their head. Remember his offensive coordinator? I felt Mora was a great head coach, but not what I would consider a good game day coach. Still, I'll thank him to the end of my days for those first winning seasons.