Archie Manning For Gm?thoughts?

[pacolts56]

He might be a good fit for our organization,and Irsay is comfortable with him.

IMO....Archie Manning is a meddling conniver and the professional sports equivalent of that irritating little league dad who won't leave the team manager to do his job and embarrasses his kid with interference and a ridiculous shell of overprotection.

AND THEY'RE GROWN MEN ARCHIE!!!!

I love what Peyton Manning has done for the Colts in his career....but quite honestly....I'm sick and tired of ANYTHING Archie Manning has to say let alone the thought of him running the Colts front office.

[bavanlan]

Jerry Angelo? Have we even interviewed him?

And Irsay is not going to be the GM. He already tried that and aknowledged he wasn't the right guy for the job a long time ago.

What exactly is it that you think Archie will contribute, aside from being completely unlikely to cut or trade his son?

Can't you read Jaric, he knows people in the organization AND he's been involved with the organization.

I don't know why that precludes Bob Lamey for consideration, or Mike Chappell, Bob Kravitz, or Phil B., who all know people in the organization, so perhaps we should broaden our search.

[MyBeautifulChineseDoll]

Jerry Angelo? Have we even interviewed him?

And Irsay is not going to be the GM. He already tried that and aknowledged he wasn't the right guy for the job a long time ago.

What exactly is it that you think Archie will contribute, aside from being completely unlikely to cut or trade his son?

HAHAHA!Yes,i don't think peyton would get canned then.I just think he has a nose for talent,so maybe he would make a good GM.

[bavanlan]

HAHAHA!Yes,i don't think peyton would get canned then.I just think he has a nose for talent,so maybe he would make a good GM.

What talent has he discovered?

[Jaric]

Can't you read Jaric, he knows people in the organization AND he's been involved with the organization.

I don't know why that precludes Bob Lamey for consideration, or Mike Chappell, Bob Kravitz, or Phil B., who all know people in the organization, so perhaps we should broaden our search.

I stand corrected it seems.

[MyBeautifulChineseDoll]

Can't you read Jaric, he knows people in the organization AND he's been involved with the organization.

I don't know why that precludes Bob Lamey for consideration, or Mike Chappell, Bob Kravitz, or Phil B., who all know people in the organization, so perhaps we should broaden our search.

Irsay already said it might be a surprise type pick.What he means by that...no body knows.

[FireJimCaldwell]

What talent has he discovered?

He found Olivia, and the end result was two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks. That's a better record than some

What qualified irsay as GM back in the day?Nothing.But he still became it.

He's signing the checks... He doesn't have to be qualified.

[Jaric]

Irsay already said it might be a surprise type pick.What he means by that...no body knows.

It's far more likely he was refering to the guy from the CFL rather than himself. If we wanted to make himself GM, why wouldn't he have just done it now. It's not like he needs to interview himself or anything.

[MyBeautifulChineseDoll]

What talent has he discovered?

Some people think it was his opinion that help them land drew brees(unconfirmed source).

[Jaric]

He found Olivia, and the end result was two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks. That's a better record than some

Checkmate!

[Jaric]

Some people think it was his opinion that help them land drew brees(unconfirmed source).

Who?

[MyBeautifulChineseDoll]

It's far more likely he was refering to the guy from the CFL rather than himself. If we wanted to make himself GM, why wouldn't he have just done it now. It's not like he needs to interview himself or anything.

I think the longer the search goes on,the more likely it will be irsay that becomes our next GM.

[Peyton and Eli fan]

Doesn't a GM need to know more than one position?

Also, why on earth would Archie want to be the GM? Actual GMs don't want to be the GM.

[FireJimCaldwell]

IMO....Archie Manning is a meddling conniver and the professional sports equivalent of that irritating little league dad who won't leave the team manager to do his job and embarrasses his kid with interference and a ridiculous shell of overprotection.

AND THEY'RE GROWN MEN ARCHIE!!!!

I love what Peyton Manning has done for the Colts in his career....but quite honestly....I'm sick and tired of ANYTHING Archie Manning has to say let alone the thought of him running the Colts front office.

I don't see that at all. He has his own relationships with companies, awards, functions that he sponsors and promotes, thus the reason for being interviewed. People would bash him if he said he didn't have a comment when asked about Eli & the Giants playoff push, or if said he didn't have a comment about Peyton's injury or future. These radio guys are calling him to come on the air. He's far from that type of a father. The media spins things and he has been accurate in each of his interviews.

[MyBeautifulChineseDoll]

Who?

I will try to find it.

[FireJimCaldwell]

The closest thing to being a GM Archie has been is being on the committee searching for the new Head Coach at Ole Miss.

[Jaric]

I think the longer the search goes on,the more likely it will be irsay that becomes our next GM.

It's more likely that Irsay hires me to be the GM than he decides to take over the position himself.

[MyBeautifulChineseDoll]

It's more likely that Irsay hires me to be the GM than he decides to take over the position himself.

Maybe jaric would be a good fit!Just don't hire fisher as coach though.

[jskinnz]

He found Olivia, and the end result was two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks. That's a better record than some

He's signing the checks... He doesn't have to be qualified.

Well done sir. I commend you for that.

[pacolts56]

I don't see that at all. He has his own relationships with companies, awards, functions that he sponsors and promotes, thus the reason for being interviewed. People would bash him if he said he didn't have a comment when asked about Eli & the Giants playoff push, or if said he didn't have a comment about Peyton's injury or future. These radio guys are calling him to come on the air. He's far from that type of a father. The media spins things and he has been accurate in each of his interviews.

Oh.....so if Peyton and Eli weren't NFL QBs or Peyton's situation wasn't what it is the media would still be interested in Archie's opinion???

Look.....you're entitled to your opinion but any way you slice it Archie was the engine that drove the trade of Eli out of San Diego when they drafted him and then were forced to trade him.

Was it legal under the rules? Sure.....but its still a bullcrap move that smacks of entitlement, and his comments about Luck and Peyton on the same roster DID NOT do us any favors.

I don't begrudge a father for wanting to see his sons do well....but Archie steps over the line.

[Thewholefnshow28]

What talent has he discovered?

The talent of his genes!

[GoColts8818]

If we are going to hire one of our QB's or soon to be QB's dads to be GM we should hire Luck's at least he is an AD. Honestly Archie can't even make up his mind on if Peyton and Luck can get along or not.

Personally I would rather us hire someone else and I think we will.

[FireJimCaldwell]

Oh.....so if Peyton and Eli weren't NFL QBs or Peyton's situation wasn't what it is the media would still be interested in Archie's opinion???

Look.....you're entitled to your opinion but any way you slice it Archie was the engine that drove the trade of Eli out of San Diego when they drafted him and then were forced to trade him.

Was it legal under the rules? Sure.....but its still a bullcrap move that smacks of entitlement, and his comments about Luck and Peyton on the same roster DID NOT do us any favors.

I don't begrudge a father for wanting to see his sons do well....but Archie steps over the line.

He would still be involved with the Sugar Bowl, the Manning Award, the coach of the year award that he's associated with. So yes he would still be being interviewed. There might not be a Manning Award if none of his sons played college football. Would they ask him questions about Eli if he were coaching high school football or if Peyton was some guy in marketing, of course not, but in the SEC, the South and Louisiana he's still a name brand in his own right.

If I were a radio host, I'd have to ask him about Eli and Peyton, just as the people that interviewed Jack Harbaugh ask him about Jim & John, would he be relevant if Jim & Jack weren't NFL coaches? Only in his area of the world where he coached.

I'm sure Archie had his hand in the Eli/NYG/SD business, but from everything I've read it was Eli's choice. I would also say it's been vindicated. His comments didn't do us any favors and they didn't hurt us. He's been right in everything he has said about Luck/Peyton.

[GoColts8818]

He would still be involved with the Sugar Bowl, the Manning Award, the coach of the year award that he's associated with. So yes he would still be being interviewed. There might not be a Manning Award if none of his sons played college football. Would they ask him questions about Eli if he were coaching high school football or if Peyton was some guy in marketing, of course not, but in the SEC, the South and Louisiana he's still a name brand in his own right.

If I were a radio host, I'd have to ask him about Eli and Peyton, just as the people that interviewed Jack Harbaugh ask him about Jim & John, would he be relevant if Jim & Jack weren't NFL coaches? Only in his area of the world where he coached.

I'm sure Archie had his hand in the Eli/NYG/SD business, but from everything I've read it was Eli's choice. I would also say it's been vindicated. His comments didn't do us any favors and they didn't hurt us. He's been right in everything he has said about Luck/Peyton.

Archie has worked in the media since he retired, including being the Saints color guy for pre-season games for a while, and has worked for CBS covering the SEC for years. So I agree with you 100% if his sons hadn't come along Archie would still be in the media. He would just sticking to talking SEC and college QBs and would probably viewed as another talking head who used to play QB.

[FireJimCaldwell]

Archie has worked in the media since he retired, including being the Saints color guy for pre-season games for a while, and has worked for CBS covering the SEC for years. So I agree with you 100% if his sons hadn't come along Archie would still be in the media. He would just sticking to talking SEC and college QBs and would probably viewed as another talking head who used to play QB.

Without Peyton & Eli in the NFL, he might have even expanded his role with CBS to do NFL games, or have a larger role than he has in the college game. It's really hard to say.

[JoKeR]

I think the longer the search goes on,the more likely it will be irsay that becomes our next GM.

Jim wouldn't hire himself but would promote someone who's already here. I forgot his name.

[WSnotch]

Kermit the frog for GM

[ViriLudant]

He might be a good fit for our organization,and Irsay is comfortable with him.

Wow.

So let's just get it out in the open: you worship the Mannings and everything that they do.

What on EARTH has Archie done that has trained him to be a GM? Anything at all?

Didn't think so.

[jskinnz]

I think the longer the search goes on,the more likely it will be irsay that becomes our next GM.

Let me give you some words to live by...

When you are digging yourself a hole, stop digging.

[presto123]

Lets hire Archie and we can get the #1 draft pick every year.

[MAC]

Some people think it was his opinion that help them land drew brees(unconfirmed source).

For New Orleans? He must be a genius.

Personally I "discovered" Drew Brees in 2004 when he dropped 31 points and 3 TDs in a thrilling Colts win. He had a 104+ QB rating that year - one of the best QBs in the league and rising. The only issue when he was a FA was whether or not his injury was a problem. I'm not sure what Archie would have had to do with that, unless he also has a medical degree.

I'm hoping that the purpose of this thread is simply to . The Colts are comparison shopping amoungst several 35-45 year old career talent evaluators with growing administrative experience (which makes perfect sense) not randomly grasping at people with familiar names (which makes none).

[LUVTHESHOE]

I think Dick Cheney would be a good fit after Polian

I want his good hunting buddy Bob Knight!If he promises not to shoot anyone, hey on second thought , go get Bob!

[P-Money]

Maybe jaric would be a good fit!Just don't hire fisher as coach though.

Off topic here... Is anyone else kreeped out by this guys avatar?

[presto123]

I want his good hunting buddy Bob Knight!If he promises not to shoot anyone, hey on second thought , go get Bob!

We just got rid of a Bob Knight. No thanks!!!!!!!!!

[Superman]

Let me give you some words to live by...

When you are digging yourself a hole, stop digging.

Awesome.

[P-Money]

Maybe jaric would be a good fit!Just don't hire fisher as coach though.

Off topic here.... Its anyone else kreeped out by this guys avatar?

[MAC]

Let me give you some words to live by...

When you are digging yourself a hole, stop digging.

Old expressions used to involve the risk of digging too far and ending up in China. Hmmmm.

[21isSuperman]

He's worked within the saints organization for years.He's always been apart of front office work,so its not a stretch of the imagination.

Can you provide a link of where it says he has been part of the Saints front office? On Wikipedia, all it says under his post-NFL Career is that he's done some commentating/analyst work for some football games, did a thing for UPS, helped with Katrina relief, and runs the Manning Passing Academy. There's no mention of any front office work with any team.

[JoKeR]

Kermit the frog for GM

Kermit lacks a killer instinct. Its not easy being green.

[Smitto]

Id vote Jhonny depp