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John David J. D. Roberts (born October 24 1932) was an American football player and coach serving as head coach of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League from the middle of the 1970 season until his dimsissal after four preseason games in 1973.Roberts was hired by Saints owner John Mecom on November 3 1970 replacing Tom Fears after New Orleans began 1970 with a 1-5-1 record. His first game came five days later at Tulane Stadium against the Detroit Lions.