Made me curious to compare the Saints' first 26 years.
From inception through 1992, the Saints were 152-232 (including 4 playoff losses).
The Saints only qualified for the playoffs 4 times and didn't have any post season victories.
During that period, the Saints had 5 winning seasons.
The Brown's winning percentage is 34%. Over their first 26 years the Saints winning percentage was 40%.
Here's what I take from this season and all of this. I thought we had it bad. The Saints first several seasons were unbearable, but they advanced their statistical comparision over Cleveland because of the last few seasons in the comparison period. If 26 years is the barometer, Browns fans have had it worse than Saints fans.
The Brees/Payton years were phenomenal. In spite of watching teams like NE, etc. win often, it's not easy. Thats why I don't sweat over whats happening now. I don't like it, I think much of it was self induced. That said, I don't sweat it. I remember the first 20 years. I remember just wanting 1 winning season. I remember just wanting a playoff apperance, and then just 1 playoff win. I also remember what it means to go all the way, and I'm thankful for it. I want better, but I'm not going to loose sleep over it. I never thought I'd live to see the Saints win a Super Bowl, but thats in my back pocket now. Now I'm hoping I see another (and another, and another, et al).