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How do Saints fans view Archie Manning?
Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:12 pm
During his time in New Orleans. Do y'all think that he was a terrible QB or the only bright spot during the 10 years he was there?
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Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:15 pm to Henry Jones Jr
He'd have been amazing with an actual team with talent around him. He was running for his life the entire time he was here. He was one of the only reasons to watch Saints football for a long time.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:16 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Most viewed him as a popular but imperfect quarterback. He was mostly seen as a net positive for the team and the city... there wasn’t much to cheer for most of the time back then, but Archie was indeed a bright spot.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:19 pm to Shiftyplus1
quote:This. Anybody who thinks Archie was a terrible QB doesn't know how terrible those early Saints teams really were.
He'd have been amazing with an actual team with talent around him. He was running for his life the entire time he was here. He was one of the only reasons to watch Saints football for a long time.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:29 pm to L.A.
Archie was the man. He had no line protection at all. Not at all. He got clobbered on every play. It’s amazing he can walk today. I can promise you Drew and Brady would be in body bags after one season playing with those offensive linemen. I know, I witnessed those beat downs.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:47 pm to L.A.
quote:
This. Anybody who thinks Archie was a terrible QB doesn't know how terrible those early Saints teams really were.
Especially during the years half the team was addicted to cocaine
Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:52 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Archie ran for his life while with the Saints. That’s all I got.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:05 pm to ellishughtiger
Every time we played Newman, there was a line for autographs and he would sign damn near every last one.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:08 pm to Shiftyplus1
quote:
He'd have been amazing with an actual team with talent around him. He was running for his life the entire time he was here. He was one of the only reasons to watch Saints football for a long time.
this is the only correct answer ^^^^^^
he was good, not necessarily great but a damn good QB who never had a chance to be great because he was the only member of the team worth a damn.
by the end he was less about being good and more about staying alive. he was a lot like those games watching johnny manzel at A&M, he had to make plays all on his own while being chased by no less then 3 guys on every play
most fair minded fans feel guilt about ruining the mans career but we were glad to have him and he was the only reason we watched the saints back then
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:39 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I think Saints fans view him as a hell of a quarterback who was stuck on crappy teams.
I remember he hosted a call in show on WWL with Cooper for a short time and people spent so much time gushing over Archie Cooper had to say on air, "When you call in please don't spend 5 minutes telling my Dad how great he was. He appreciates it but it takes up so much time that we need." The very next caller spent 5 minutes telling Archie how great he was and how bad he felt that we couldn't put a decent team around him.
I got to meet him and he was the nicest most genuine person I've ever met. I saw him a few minutes later and though I expected him to pretend he didn't see me he stopped, shook my hand and said, "Merry Christmas, Jebboy."
There is no doubt Drew Brees is a better quarterback but Archie will always be my favorite.
I remember he hosted a call in show on WWL with Cooper for a short time and people spent so much time gushing over Archie Cooper had to say on air, "When you call in please don't spend 5 minutes telling my Dad how great he was. He appreciates it but it takes up so much time that we need." The very next caller spent 5 minutes telling Archie how great he was and how bad he felt that we couldn't put a decent team around him.
I got to meet him and he was the nicest most genuine person I've ever met. I saw him a few minutes later and though I expected him to pretend he didn't see me he stopped, shook my hand and said, "Merry Christmas, Jebboy."
There is no doubt Drew Brees is a better quarterback but Archie will always be my favorite.
This post was edited on 5/27/19 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:40 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I’m not a fan of the Mannings in general, but I’ve started to come around in recent years.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:40 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Very talented with a horrible offensive line and defense year after year. Extremely loyal to New Orleans and its fans.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:52 pm to WMTigerFAN
Eli and Archie....bout the same on the retarded scale...9.5
Peyton can at least tie his shoes...
Peyton can at least tie his shoes...
This post was edited on 5/27/19 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:01 pm to Shiftyplus1
If history had been a little different, and Bradshaw had wound up with the Saints and Archie with the Steelers- the Saints would have been even worse, and the Steelers, instead of winning four Super Bowls in that era, would have gotten 6 or 7 rings.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:23 pm to WITCH DOCTOR
90 posts in 10 years. Post less fricktard.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 3:02 pm to WITCH DOCTOR
Says the alter with excessive ellipsis use
Posted on 5/27/19 at 3:09 pm to WITCH DOCTOR
You really shouldn’t call a guy retarded when he has THREE fricking letters in his name and you still can’t spell it right
Posted on 5/27/19 at 3:25 pm to Mr. Hangover
lol.... there you go, he’s not my hero....bet he signed that Giants jersey for you and even spelled your name right...
hence....you are returning the favor....
hence....you are returning the favor....
This post was edited on 5/27/19 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 5/27/19 at 3:33 pm to Henry Jones Jr
The whole city was shocked and pissed when Bum Phillips traded him to Houston for Earl Campbell
Posted on 5/27/19 at 4:02 pm to Henry Jones Jr
You will have to show me a tougher guy to ever play for the Saints.
You will have to show me a more loyal guy to ever play for the Saints.
You will have to show me a more athletic guy to ever play for the Saints.
He was the target of all on so many bad Saints teams. He was sacked 340+ times in 134 games played with the Saints. Add countless other hits after or during the throw. Rushed 350+ times scrambling for over 2K yards.
He ended his Saints career with over 21K yards, mostly on the run with the OL of those days.
Today’s youngsters would be demanding a trade after a year or two.
How do I view Archie? I respect no other Saint, before or after more than #8.
You will have to show me a more loyal guy to ever play for the Saints.
You will have to show me a more athletic guy to ever play for the Saints.
He was the target of all on so many bad Saints teams. He was sacked 340+ times in 134 games played with the Saints. Add countless other hits after or during the throw. Rushed 350+ times scrambling for over 2K yards.
He ended his Saints career with over 21K yards, mostly on the run with the OL of those days.
Today’s youngsters would be demanding a trade after a year or two.
How do I view Archie? I respect no other Saint, before or after more than #8.
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