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Shannon Sharpe suggests the Saints might be tanking to draft Arch Manning (Getty Images) As trade rumors involving Chris Olave and the Steelers circulate, Shannon Sharpe theorized if the Saints are intentionally losing to draft Arch Manning in 2026, citing his family’s New Orleans roots. Sharpe asked, \u201cAre the Saints tanking to get Arch Manning? What are they doing?\u201d This arises as the team considers moving key players. <\/p>\n
Shannon Sharpe’s “Nightcap” comments ignite debate about the Saints’ future<\/p>\n
Amidst swirling speculation regarding the potential trade of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave, sports analyst Shannon Sharpe has introduced a compelling, albeit unconfirmed, theory concerning the team’s future quarterback plans. On a recent episode of \u201cNightcap,\u201d Sharpe addressed reports of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ interest in acquiring Olave, the Saints\u2019 top receiver, and posed a pointed question about the franchise’s direction.\u201cAre the Saints tanking to get Arch Manning? What are they doing?\u201d Sharpe inquired, suggesting the possibility that the team might be strategically positioning itself to draft the highly touted quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n
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Manning, the Texas Longhorns quarterback and grandson of Saints legend Archie Manning, will be eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft if he declares after his junior season. The Manning family\u2019s deep roots in New Orleans, with Archie having been drafted by the Saints second overall in 1971, add intrigue to the speculation that the franchise could be eyeing a homegrown star to lead its next era.Sharpe\u2019s comments come amid growing uncertainty about the Saints\u2019 future. The team, which finished the 2024 season below expectations, has reportedly fielded calls about Olave from multiple teams, including the Steelers, fueling rumors of a potential rebuild. If the Saints were to move on from key pieces, it could signal a shift toward accumulating draft capital ahead of a quarterback-rich class in 2026.The idea of tanking for a quarterback in the draft has been floated before, and it doesn\u2019t come without hate. Just last week, on his show, ESPN analyst Mike Greenberg didn\u2019t hold back on his opinions. He called out the mindset outright, saying multiple people mentioned the possibility to him during this year\u2019s draft in Green Bay.Their thinking? Bottom out now, grab the next Manning heir later. \u201cI just did the NFL Draft\u2026 the number of people who said to me coming out of Green Bay, \u2018Well, we\u2019ll just suck this year and get Arch Manning\u2019\u2026 Shut up! Win games for crying out loud.\u201dArch Manning hasn\u2019t played a full season as a starter at Texas, but his name still carries generational weight. As the nephew of Peyton and Eli, the hype machine has followed him since high school, and the NFL seems more than ready to cash in. Even without major college production yet, the assumption is Manning will be one of the most talked-about QB prospects of the decade.Also Read: Is Dak Prescott overrated? Former NFL QB takes a shot at Cowboys star’ salary and status among elite quarterbacks<\/a>Sharpe’s theory connects the potential trade of a key player with a speculative long-term strategy centered on a quarterback with deep ties to the organization and city.
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