skymike

Im glad you did this thread. One thing this discussion does is bring to light the great guy that Archie is and was as a player. I think it would be a terrible shame for today's generation to not know who and what he was, and why #8 is among our most important numbers.

Good question, and also I like the respectful way it was asked.
Great answers too. I'll add that stats dont tell the story, which is why I have
zero interest in stats. For instance, if you only read the stats on Bobby Hebert, you completely miss out on what a badass he was on the field. (Think Rothlesberger.) Archie in today's era & rules would have racked up stats, and with our current team, would have won big too. He made the Pro Bowl while playing for a loser. If he played today, he would be among the NFL's elite.

There should be a statue of Archie in front of the Dome. Or maybe in Champions Square.