Several hours before kickoff, tens of thousands of fans already were milling about in the streets, ready for a party that was a horrific year in the making.
Even quarterback Drew Brees had a tough time finding his parking spot, resolving at one point to maroon his car on an island before someone showed him the way.
No problem. After all New Orleans has been through, that hardly qualified as a hassle.
The Saints made a triumphant return to...
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