Tag: Archie Manning

NFL draft history: Every quarterback ever drafted No. 2 overall

With the Jets expected to join the list, here’s every quarterback ever selected No. 2 overall.

After missing out on the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, the Jets still appear in line to take a quarterback at No. 2.

In the history of the NFL draft, 19 quarterbacks have been taken second overall. If the Jets were to select a quarterback at No. 2, that player would become the 20th QB to be selected with the second pick in the draft.

Whether that’s Zach Wilson, Justin Fields or a complete surprise pick remains to be seen. It seems to be a forgone conclusion that Wilson will land in New York, but there’s still over three weeks before that decision has to be made.

As the Jets weigh their options, here’s a look at every quarterback that’s been drafted second overall.

Notre Dame offers the next Manning, Arch from the 2023 class

Another Manning quarterback has been offered by the Irish

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The Manning family obviously have a long history of producing some very good quarterbacks. First it was Archie, then two of his sons Peyton and Eli, and now Arch, the grandson of Archie, is an elite QB recruit following in the footsteps of his uncles. Today, according to Tom Loy and Steve Wiltfong, the youngest Manning quarterback was offered by the Irish.

The top quarterback in the 2023 class already holds an impressive offer list which includes Alabama, LSU, Georgia, and Texas. At six-foot-four-inches and 200-pounds, Arch should have a very impressive collegiate career.

A potential program changing quarterback has obviously caught Notre Dame’s eye and Brian Kelly along with offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will work hard to get Manning to visit South Bend. With so many elite options at this point of his recruitment, he will be a hard pull from his home state of Louisiana. The Irish are in the mix now and hopefully the offer leaves an impression on the next Manning quarterback.

See it: Eli, Peyton Manning star in new Frito-Lay commercial

Check out the new Frito-Lay commercial that features Eli Manning, Peyton Manning and several other retired Super Bowl champions.

The Manning family is back at it again, this time starring in a brand new Frito-Lay commercial entitled, “Twas the Night Before Super Bowl.”

In addition to retired New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, Peyton Manning and Archie Manning, the ad spot also features Marshawn Lynch, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, Terry Bradshaw and Jerome Bettis.

“I think it’s always fun when you get to film a commercial with your brother and your dad,” Eli told PEOPLE. “So thankful for Frito-Lay bringing us together and having us do something that was kind of natural. Just playing a little game of burnout is what we called it.”

A few short weeks ago, Archie hinted that a new commercial similar to their previous ESPN spots was on the way, and like those, this did not disappoint.

Check it out:

Adding to the humor, Eli also informed PEOPLE that they didn’t need wardrobe to come up with their matching pajamas. Rather, and somewhat embarrassingly, they already owned them.

“It was kind of embarrassing that Peyton and I had matching pajamas, coincidentally,” Eli said.

The two-time Super Bowl MVP also found the opportunity to expand upon his recent Sloppy Joe love, noting that Lays chips and Sloppy Joes go together like, well… Lays and Sloppy Joes.

Ultimately, it was another win for the Manning family. The commercial was hilarious and they got to spend some time together, which has been a rarity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’ve pretty much stayed close to home here in New Orleans and Peyton’s been in Denver and Eli up in New Jersey. So we all met out in L.A. And that was fun to get to see them,” Archie said.

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Antonio Gates still miffed over Eli Manning’s San Diego snub

Retired Chargers TE Antonio Gates is still bothered by Eli Manning’s decision to snub San Diego in the 2004 NFL draft.

On Friday, retired New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning discussed his 2004 Draft Day snub of the San Diego Chargers and acknowledged that his threats to hold out may have just been a bluff.

“Whether I really would have held out or not, no one knows,” Manning told Trey Wingo. “It may have just been a big bluff. But we felt it was the right move to say that and do that, and see if we could convince them not to draft me.”

Bluff or not, the Chargers weren’t interested in finding out, so they dealt Manning to the Giants in exchange for quarterback Philip Rivers and a series of other draft picks.

Both Manning and Rivers went on to have Hall of Fame-level careers, but it was Eli who stepped away from the game with two rings. Rivers never made it to The Big Game.

For some, Manning’s snub of the Chargers still doesn’t sit well all these years later. And one such person is retired tight end Antonio Gates, who is also destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

“I think I was frustrated in terms of who gets drafted and worries about where they’re playing?” Gates told CBS Sports Radio, via WFAN New York. “As a high school and college kid, as you move up the ladder, your dream is about playing professional sports; at that moment, to me, you should be happier about being in a position to live a dream than worried about where it is.”

Gates blames Eli’s father, Archie Manning, for devising the entire plan to avoid playing in San Diego.

“Eli still had a great career in New York, but it’s unfortunate that he had his father guide him in the way he thought was best for his son,” Gates said. “You see that with a lot of athletes, but for the most part, I felt like it was an honor and privilege to play, let alone in San Diego — who wouldn’t want to play in San Diego?”

Manning didn’t want to play in San Diego (and neither did the Chargers, apparently) and that’s really all there is to it. That decision resulted in one of the best careers for a quarterback in NFL history and, as noted earlier, two Super Bowl titles.

Would Manning have won those titles in San Diego surrounded by all the talent Rivers had at his disposal? The odds would have certainly favored him, but that’s just not how things shook out.

In the end, Gates was paired with Rivers and they played well, but could never quite get over the hump. And watching Manning hoist the Lombardi Trophy twice was undoubtedly a difficult pill for Gates and those in San Diego to swallow.

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Notre Dame football: Book earns more hardware in win over BC

After another stellar showing against Boston College, Ian Book received national praise as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book continues his steady rise the last couple weeks after playing another great game at Boston College over the weekend.

Book has turned into a fringe Heisman Trophy candidate and although that appears incredibly unlikely for him to ultimately win, him being a finalist all of a sudden doesn’t seem so crazy.

Additionally, the Notre Dame signal caller was named a Manning Award Star of the Week after his efforts against Boston College, the third time Book has been named a winner during his career and first in 2020.

Notre Dame’s official release on Book’s award can be read below:

NOTRE DAME, Indiana — Adding to his honors following the 45-31 win over ACC rival Boston College Saturday, graduate student quarterback Ian Book was named a Manning Award Star of the Week for his performance.

Fans can vote for Book to be named the Manning Award Quarterback of the Week by visiting https://bit.ly/VoteIanWeek11 and “liking” Book’s photo. Voting closes Thursday at Noon ET.

It marks the third time in Book’s career that he has been named a Manning Star of the Week, and first time this season. The honor comes on the same day Book was named to the Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 List for Week 11 and recognized as honorable mention for the CFPA National Performer of the Week.

In Notre Dame’s eighth-consecutive win of 2020, and 14th-consecutive overall (the longest streak in the FBS), Book went 20-of-27 for 283 yards and three touchdowns, with zero interceptions and zero sacks for a 198.8 QB rating. He also added 10 rushes for 85 yards and a touchdown.

With a 74.1 completion percentage, Book led all ACC quarterbacks on the weekend. Book was also the only ACC quarterback not to take a sack this weekend (among eligible QBs), and his 10.48 yards/attempt were the second-most in the ACC for the week.

Book has now totaled 195-consecutive attempts without an interception, which is the third-longest active streak in college football, and the longest streak among all Power 5 players. It ranks second only to Brady Quinn’s 226 in 2006 (Michigan State to Army) in Notre Dame records.

Book was the only ACC quarterback on the weekend to throw three touchdowns and zero interceptions, while also avoiding any sacks. Ranking tied for eighth nationally in touchdown passes on the weekend, of the seven quarterbacks who threw more, three of them threw interceptions, and only one of those seven was not sacked. Book’s 198.8 passer rating Saturday ranked sixth on the weekend among all FBS quarterbacks.

Accounting for four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing), Book’s game marked the first time a Notre Dame player has been responsible for four or more touchdowns in a single game since he did it at Stanford in 2019. Book has led the Irish to score 45 or more points in two-consecutive games for the first time since 1996 (vs. Pitt 60-6, vs. Rutgers 62-0).

Entering Saturday, Boston College’s scoring defense ranked fourth in the ACC, allowing 24.6 points per game. Notre Dame surpassed that mark in the first half alone with 31 points in the first 30 minutes.

The Irish return to play Friday, November 27, when they travel to play North Carolina in Chapel Hill (3:30 p.m. ET on ABC).

For the first time since 1996, there’s nobody named Manning on an NFL roster

The Mannings are NFL royalty, so the lack of a Manning in the NFL is a bit of a shock. The Manning absence may not last long, though.

There are certain things that hit you regarding the passage of time, and sometimes, it’s the subtractions of things as opposed to the additions that make the difference. If you want to know how much the NFL has changed in the 2020 offseason, check out this tidbit from NFL scouting legend Gil Brandt:

ZImari Manning, a receiver from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, was unable to make the cut, and with that, the legacy of Mannings in the NFL is over — at least for now.

Of course, Archie Manning, Peyton and Eli’s father, played for the Saints, Oilers, and Vikings from 1971 through 1984. 15 years later, Peyton Manning became the first overall pick in the 1998 draft, and went on to a moderate measure of success with the Colts and Broncos. Eli was the first overall pick in 2004, and had his own decent career, which ended with his retirement in January. Even before Peyton hit the league, there was former Dolphins and Packers receiver Brian Manning (no relation), who caught seven passes for 85 yards in his two NFL seasons of 1997 and 1998. So, you have to go back to 1996 if you want a Manning-free zone.

Now, the Mannings are out of the NFL… but perhaps not for long. Arch Manning, the son of Cooper, Peyton’s and Eli’s older brother, is the top quarterback prospect for the 2023 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.com. As a freshman at Isidore Newman High School last fall, the younger Manning totaled 2,438 passing yards and 34 touchdowns with just six interceptions.

Archie Manning believes that his grandson may in time be the best Manning quarterback of them all.

“He’s probably a little ahead of them as a freshman,” Manning told IndyStar.com last October. “They played JV as freshmen and both started as sophomores. But just kind of the way it’s evolved; he’s playing as a freshman right now, playing good, he’s on a good team, they’re having a lot of success and having a lot of fun and that’s the way it should be. That’s the one thing I always told my kids and I’ll tell Arch the day before a game. ‘Go have fun.'”

There it is. If you’re tired of Manning royalty in the NFL, you may have just a few years of relief.

Texas Football Recruiting: Longhorns options at QB in 2023 including Arch Manning

The Texas Longhorns need to look to the 2023 class at quarterback. With Quinn Ewers in the fold, could they get two number one passers?

The quarterback position at the University of Texas has been a talking point the last couple of weeks. The Longhorns secured a commitment from the number one passer in the 2022 class, Quinn Ewers. Shortly thereafter, Jalen Milroe bolted for Alabama. Most recently they replaced Milroe with an Iowa State commit in Charles Wright, who plays right here in Austin.

While it seems the 2021 and 2022 quarterback situation is locked up for now, focus begins to turn towards the 2023 class. Offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich will look to start getting his style of quarterbacks. Milroe mentioned not being “his guy” and it seems Yurcich prefers the pro style over dual threat passers. Much the reason they went after Ewers.

The Longhorns have offered both of the top quarterbacks on the 247Sports class rankings. One is the top quarterback in California in Malachi Nelson and the other has a NFL legacy attached to him. Arch Manning is going to get a lot of attention, he comes from a quarterback family so it was in his blood to throw the pigskin. Yurcich isn’t afraid to go big game hunting when it comes to the man leading his system on the field.

First we look at the kid with NFL bloodlines, Arch Manning.

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Peyton Manning’s nephew, Arch, is the No. 1-ranked QB in 2023 class

Arch Manning, the nephew of Peyton and Eli, is the top-ranked high school quarterback in the 2023 class.

Arch Manning, the son Cooper and nephew of Peyton and Eli, is the No. 1-ranked quarterback prospect for the 2023 class, according to high school football prospect rankings published by 247Sports.com.

Arch is fifth overall in the rankings and second among offensive players, one spot behind 6-5, 285-pound offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa.

As a freshman at Isidore Newman High School last fall, Arch totaled 2,438 passing yards and 34 touchdowns against just six interceptions.

Arch’s father, Cooper, was a star high school athlete but his football career was cut short by spinal stenosis before he had a chance to play in college.

Arch is the grandson of Archie Manning, who played quarterback in the NFL. His uncles, Peyton and Eli, both won Super Bowls as pro QBs.

“Obviously, [Manning’s] a big last name but I have to keep it more about the team,” Arch said in an interview with Sam Spiegelman of Rivals.com earlier this year. “Winning the team over was my biggest goal to get the starting job.”

Arch has already received interest from Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss. Peyton played for the Vols; Eli played for the Rebels.

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Archie Manning reflects on Johnny Majors, Pat Dye

Archie Manning reflects on Johnny Majors, Pat Dye.

Archie Manning, former Ole Miss quarterback and College Football Hall of Fame inductee, released a statement regarding the passing of Johnny Majors and Pat Dye.

“We lost two legends this week with the passing of College Football Hall of Fame inductees Pat Dye and Johnny Majors,” Manning said in a National Football Foundation press release. “Both were fierce competitors, but they knew how to leave it all on the field. Off the field, they had a deep passion for impacting the countless young men who they coached. Their memories will live on in those young men.
“I feel blessed to have known them both personally, and I will miss them both, especially at the NFF Annual Awards Dinner each December.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and the schools where they coached and played.”
Majors served as Tennessee’s head coach from 1977-92 and played for the Vols from 1953-56. He won the Southeastern Conference championship in 1985, 1989 and 1990. The former Vol was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
Dye was head coach at Auburn from 1981-91, winning the SEC championship in 1983, 1987, 1988 and 1989. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

2020 Manning Passing Academy canceled due to the coronavirus

The 2020 Manning Passing Academy has been canceled due to the coronavirus — the first such cancellation since the event’s inception.

Although most states across the country are beginning to relax their stay-at-home orders as infections and deaths from the coronavirus subside, fallout from the pandemic persists.

On Tuesday, COVID-19 claimed another event with news that the 25th annual Manning Passing Academy, which had been scheduled for June 25-28 at Nicholls State University, had been canceled for the first time since its inception.

“When it comes to our camp and all that’s going on, there are a lot of negative words involved,” Archie Manning told NOLA.com. “One of the words is ‘camp.’ ‘Dormitory’ is not a good word. ‘Cafeteria’ is probably not a good word. And just the idea of hundreds and hundreds of people from other states invading Lafourche Parish is probably not good.”

The yearly camp, which is put on by Archie Manning and his three sons, Eli, Peyton and Cooper, hosts over 1,000 football players from grades 8-12 annually. It also regularly features some of the nation’s top collegiate quarterbacks and even some NFL quarterbacks, all of whom serve as counselors.

In their cancellation announcement, the Manning Passing Academy says that all payments and information will be rolled over into 2021, where the event is scheduled to take place from June 24-27. They will also be offering one-year exemptions for all seniors who have graduated or are graduating in 2020.

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