The Saints entered the season in an attempt improve their 7 -- 9 record from the 2007 season .
The 2008 New Orleans Saints season was the 42nd season for the team in the National Football League ( NFL ) .
The New Orleans Saints entered the season in an attempt improve New Orleans Saints ' 7 -- 9 record from the 2007 season .
The 2008 New Orleans Saints season was the 42nd season for the team in the National Football League ( NFL ) .