SAN ANTONIO -- New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Haslett said Monday that it makes sense for the team to play the majority of their home games at the Alamodome.

"Obviously, the best situation for us is to play games right here, because we're working here," Haslett said.

But Haslett also said he would like to play one or two games in Baton Rouge, La., due to the Saints' ties to the state.

Over the weekend, Haslett and the Saints general manager indicated they wanted most of their home games played in Louisiana.

The NFL has not made a decision where the Saints will play most of their home games.

The first home game will be played Sept. 19 at Giants Stadium in New York.

Also on Monday, the Saints held their first practice at the Spring Sports Complex, their permanent practice facility.

The Saints also learned that the Louisiana Superdome will have to be torn down due to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.