Saints defensive line coach Bill Johnson, who caused an uproar when he and his players took a picture on the Falcons’ logo after a 17-14 win last season at the Georgia Dome, was with the Falcons from 2001 through 2006.
Other connections include:
Falcons offensive line coach Paul Boudreau coached the offensive line in New Orleans from 1987-93.
Saints cornerback Leigh Torrence originally signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent and played with the team in 2005. He played at Marist and started the Southwest Atlanta Youth Foundation.
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and Saints running back Mark Ingram played together at Alabama from 2008-10.
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was teammates with Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar at Boston College from 2003-07.
Falcons center Todd McClure played collegiately at LSU from 1995-98 and is from Baton Rouge, La.
Falcons tight ends coach Chris Scelfo attended Northeast Louisiana (now Louisiana-Monroe) and was the head coach at Tulane from 1998-2006.
Falcons wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie is a native of Edgard, La., and played at LSU.
Saints kicker John Kasay played at Clarke Central High and was a four-year letterman at Georgia.
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