In 2012 , the Saints were reeling from the Bountygate scandal .
In 2012 , the Saints dealing with turmoil , player suspensions , and the year - long ban of Sean Payton , their head coach .
In 2012 , the Saints were reeling from the Bountygate scandal and dealing with turmoil , player suspensions , and the year - long ban of Sean Payton , their head coach .