Notable New Orleans Saints Quarterbacks Quiz

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1. This quarterback played for the Saints for five years, wearing number two. He lead the Saints to their first ever playoff victory in 2000. Who was he?

Answer: Aaron Brooks

Coming out of Virginia, Aaron Brooks was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and was traded to the Saints. While with the Saints, he set many passing records and led them to their first playoff victory against the St. Louis Rams in 2000. Since then, many of his records have been broken. He finished his career with the Oakland Raiders.

2. Known as the "Cajun Cannon", this Louisiana native led the Saints to their first ever playoff appearance in 1987. He had two stints with the Saints, always wearing number three. Can you name him?

Answer: Bobby Hebert

Bobby Hebert went to college at Northwestern Louisiana and began his professional career in the USFL. While there, he led the Michgan Panthers to the USFL title and was the league's all-time passing leader when it folded. He played for the Saints and the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL, leading the Saints to their first playoff appearance in 1987.

3. This Saint was drafted by the team in 1971 and is the only player, before or since, to wear number eight. He is famous, but not as famous as his two Super Bowl winning sons. Who is he?

Answer: Archie Manning

Only Jim Plunkett was drafted ahead of Ole Miss's Archie Manning in 1971. He played on terrible Saints teams throughout the 1970's, giving him one of the worst winning percentages in NFL history. He is an analyst on many radio and TV shows and is the father of Peyton and Eli Manning, both Super Bowl winning quarterbacks.

He also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Oilers in his career.

4. This quarterback wears number nine and led the Saints to their first Super Bowl, a victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Can you tell me this diminutive quarterback's name?

Answer: Drew Brees

Drew Brees began his career with the San Diego Chargers after going to college at Purdue University. After hurting his shoulder, he signed with the Saints, setting many team and NFL records. He was written a book called "Coming Back Stronger" and was King of the "Bacchus" Mardi Gras parade in 2010 after leading the Saints to victory in the Super Bowl.

5. During his first time with the Saints, he wore number nine. When he returned, he wore number 12. He is more famous for leading the Carolina Panthers to their first Super Bowl appearance. Who is this Louisiana native?

Answer: Jake Delhomme

Jake Delhomme went to the University of Sothwestern Louisiana and was on the Saints as a back up quarterback for several years. He was part of the Amsterdam Admirals team that won the World Bowl in 1999. He left the Saints, joined the Carolina Panthers, and went to the Super Bowl in 2003. He has also played for the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans.

6. This quarterback gave up his usual number eight for number 11 as a Saint. He is remembered more as a Jacksonville Jaguar, holding most of their team records. Which of the following is he?

Answer: Mark Brunell

After his college career as a Washington Huskie was over, Mark Brunell played with several teams professionally. His greatest success came as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, setting many team records and getting to the AFC championship game twice.

7. He was with the Saints for only one year, wearing number 13, but he left his mark on other teams. Despite his off-field demons, he led the New York Giants to the Super Bowl in 2000. Who is this much-traveled quarterback?

Answer: Kerry Collins

The Carolina Panthers used their first ever draft pick to select Penn St. quarterback Kerry Collins. He led the Panthers to an NFC Championship game and the New York Giants to Super Bowl XXXV, losing to the Ravens. In 2011, he replaced Peyton Manning as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts before getting hurt.

8. More famous for leading the Oakland Raiders to the Super Bowl in 1977, this quarterback wore number 16 during his tenure with the Saints. Can you name this champion who was part of the "Love You Blue" Houston Oilers?

Answer: Ken Stabler

A product of Bear Bryant's Alabama team, Ken Stabler came to prominence as the quarterback of the Oakland Raiders teams of the 1970's. Under his leadership, they won one Super Bowl and were always in the running for others. After leaving the Raiders, he went to the Houston Oilers and turned them into winners.

He played for the Saints at the end of his career, but couldn't duplicate his success there.

9. He wore number 17 for the Saints, but was more recognizable as quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams or his altercation with Jim Rome. Who is this combative quarterback?

Answer: Jim Everett

Like Drew Brees, Jim Everett's alma mater is Purdue. During his professional career he quarterbacked the Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers as well as the Saints. Despite his skills on the football field, his confrontation with commentator Jim Rome (who called him "Chris Evert") may be what some people remember him for.

10. Though he was one of the first Saints quarterbacks, his claim to fame was leading the Washington Redskins to their first Super Bowl appearance. Which of the following wore number 17 for both teams?

Answer: Billy Kilmer

Billy Kilmer was drafted by the AFL's San Diego Chargers and the NFL's San Francisco 49ers after playing at UCLA collegiately. He chose to play for the 49ers, then was traded to the Saints. He was then traded to the Washington Redskins, where he beat out Sonny Jurgensen for the starting job. The Redskins lost his only Superbowl appearance to the Miami Dolphins 14-7.

Source: Author da_man11

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The quiz is about some of the men who have held the "exalted" position of quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. Many have gained fame with other teams, but they were with the Saints at some point in their careers.

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