16 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 16
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 04: Lance Moore #16 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a 24 yard touchdown thrown by Drew Brees #9 in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
We're down to just 16 days until the New Orleans Saints' season opener, and our countdown is nearing its end. Today we're highlighting every player to wear No. 16 for the Saints, from this year's rookie draft pick Bub Means to fan-favorite wide receiver Brandon Coleman, Super Bowl XLIV champion Lance Moore, and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Ken Stabler. And those are just some of the names who have taken up the jersey over the years.
Aug 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bub Means (16) runs with the ball after making a catch next to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III (0) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Ian Book (2021)
Aug 19, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book (16) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Bennie Fowler (2020)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: Nasir Adderley #24 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes an interception on a pass intended for Bennie Fowler #16 of the New Orleans Saints during their NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 12, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Brandon Coleman (2015-2017)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: Brandon Coleman #16 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after defeating the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Lance Moore (2006-2013)
Feb 7, 2010; Miami, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) reaches the ball across the goal line against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jacob Lacey (27) for a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Mike Buck (1991-199)
Dec 13, 1992; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Mike Buck (16) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
Ken Stabler (1982-1984)
CANTON, OH - 1983: Quarterback Ken Stabler #16 of the New Orleans Saints drops back to pass during the NFL Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio in 1983. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/ Getty Images)
Tom Blanchard (1974-1978)
Nov 1971; Bronx, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants punter Tom Blanchard (15) punts at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Steve Ramsey (1970)
Dec 19. 1971; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Denver Broncos quarterback Steve Ramsey (10) at the line of scrimmage against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
Bo Burris (1967-1969)
Aug 23, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints helmets during the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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