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The 1985 New Orleans Saints season was the Saints 19th season. It was Earl Campbell’s final season in the NFL.The offseason began with rampant rumors the franchise was on its way out of town. Original owner John W. Mecom Jr. was anxious to sell the team and he threatened to move to Jacksonville Florida if no suitable owner could be found. In May local car magnate Tom Benson stepped up and pledged to meet Mecom’s asking price of $70 million.