CFB Insider Bruce Feldman: What Ewers Staying Means for Arch Manning’s UT Future | Rich Eisen Show 

During Arch Manning's Sugar Bowl interview, Arch specifically stated he and his family are fine with backing up Ewers for another year. I don't understand why some people think this is unusual because it isn't. There are plenty of college QBs that sit out for a couple of years, especially in larger programs.

Bruce Feldman is one of my go to guys. He is just super smart. He does not see, he observes. RESPECT.

Bruce feldman is jst outstanding,the definitive voice on college football,so calm,clear,considered & thought out opinions

Man let Arch just be a college kid. He wasn’t hurting for money before NIL and he’s not hurting for money with NIL. He can afford to make his own business decisions that others can’t

1:54, Bruce nailed it. I’ll even go a step further, in the state of Texas, 6A is the highest level of competition (Ewers came from a 6A high school). From what I’ve heard Arch Manning’s high school in Louisiana to Texas comparison is the equivalent to a 2A or 3A high school.

“Malik Murphy throws it better than both of those guys.” Man these national reporters just say words. Murphy has a huge arm, but please go watch the tape. Quinn is a much more accurate passer at this stage. As he should be.

He was playing at a lower level high school and needed a lot of time at a better level and I'm sure with his family they realized it. He does not have the pressure to go immediately to the NFL to make money for his family and can take time to develop. Just because someone has talent does not mean they are ready make jumps every single year.

Arch has a clear path to the field at Texas. Next year he will be QB2 and the last 2 years under Quinn, the QB2 started 2 games, in addition to typical late game snaps of decided games. What is impressive is how much click bait media is out there on this topic. Your clip is probably the first to really look at the whole picture and a balanced picture.

"Im not looking to stir anything up." Everytime he has Feldman on he asks him something related to Arch and him transferring. Seriously, everytime he brings up Texas at all, its about if Arch is transferring. Ridiculous.

As a Texas fan, we all knew Arch was coming in to sit for a year maybe two, depending on how Ewers played and if he declared. Well Ewers got injured and didn't declare, but the Mannings know the value of sitting out and learning until its your time. They sent him to Texas to get ready for the NFL, not to just start at Texas. Arch will have two or three years(if he chooses) at Texas to put up some stats. Sark is a QB whisperer. Let Ewers get his draft stock up, Manning to continue to learn and Texas to continue to put key weapons around the QB. Texas' future is bright and I hope Arch and the Mannings see it as well. Plus Ewers has been injured the past two years at Texas, so Arch is going to possibly see some of the field in 2024.

He just gotta wait his turn like everyone else

It's always funny to see people's reactions when Rich puts narrative ahead of production.

I'm gonna guess that Ewers isn't gonna play a complete season, he's had too many injuries that are probably gonna continue. I wouldn't be surprised if Arch ends up playing 4-5 games next year.

Peyton was 3rd string when he went to UT. Only because of injuries to Todd Helton (yeah, 1st baseman for the Rockies) and the second string got Peyton into the game. Freshman starting for SEC teams just were not a thing back then. NIL is changing things too.

I watch Arch twice in the playoffs and both times he was the 2nd best qb on the field

easy to sit when they paying you 2 million per year

Sounds like Rich is trying to do a little recruiting for his university. 🤔 Not gonna work, Rich…😂. Hook ‘em! 🤘🤘🤘

The obsession with arch manning transferring will NEVER stop. The kids says he’s happy at texas, But people are still enthused over what will NEVER happen.

As a UT fan I look at it both ways. On one hand I'm glad he is looking big picture and not jumping around in the portal because he's sacred to compete. Sark can really develop and coach the position, and typically, Texas has talent. On the other hand, far too many QBs never start enough games in college. If he plays just one season and jumps pro, it could really backfire. Its not a given obviously, that a QB needs 2 or 3 years to start, but it sure seems to help. Ultimately I feel like that's whats so difficult about the QB position. There are so many examples each way. Joe Burrow, Stroud, kyler Murray, Cam Newton all started 1-2 years and have/had been very good. There's guy's like Trevor Lawrence, Andrew Luck, Jared Goff, DeShaun Watson who started multiple years and were great in college and very good NFLers. Then there's tons of Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston, Mitchell Trubisky and Johnny Manziel types who start 1-3 years and flame out as pros. I doubt anyone ever figures out the QB position but it seems like patience for a year in college and the NFL, coupled with great coaching and a decent roster is the best bet.

Arch said and has been saying, he knows he not better than Ewers and that having a competitive attitude working with him has made him even better. He’s ok with sitting behind for awhile, especially if it gets him even better and when he dpes fully take the rein’s he’ll be the best QB in the country and their won’t be any questions about his ability to play.

I think this was the plan all along the Manning’s know when you’re draft top 3 95% of the time you’re going to an awful situation. With him only having 1 yr of college tape & a lot of his throws let’s be honest are gonna be easy bc of how stacked Texas is gonna be next year & how good of a playcaller Sark is I actually think it’ll hurt his draft stock & allow him to fall to a better organization…… This is chess not checkers 🤷‍♂️

You can't rush the process. Development is a long term commitment.

Let Arch enjoy 4 years. Develop for 2 years and then ball out the final 2 and be that guy on campus senior year at UT. they set this up nice for him.

Feldman said, Ewers did not have a great season. I totally agree. Which is why I also could see Arch Manning becoming QB1 this spring.

Rich leading in with, “I’m not looking to stir anything up.” Bruce, an undeniably straight-laced professional, smirks. He knows what Rich is about to say. The same way a fan of the program knows this exact exchange has happened a few times now. Bruce is happy to be on the program, but I’m sure he’d appreciate not having to repeat himself. Anytime UT, or Arch Manning comes up, it’s this over and over. Next question, Rich.

Only people with no familiarity with Arch’s storyline question him sitting another year trusting Sark is him.

Arch is getting paid $3M to not play football, he’ll be fine.

If you don’t think he’d sit, you don’t know Mannings very well

Arch was waaaayyyy ovvvveeeerrrrrr hyped 😅😂 watch his high school film. This is not shocking.

this guy is impressed of arch manning..plain and simple..

Come to Michigan Arch!

What is Eisen’s obsession and seems like frustration with Arch Manning not leaving Texas, Bruce Feldman has more than once thoroughly and professionally explained why Arch staying and developing at Texas is a reasonable path forward for him. Eisen needs to give it a rest he is starting to look kinda kooky 🤪bringing it up again and again.

Eli basically sat for 2 years. Worked out well for him

Kids entering the portal with no film is just absurd yet it happens daily

Rich... HE still has 3 more years AFTER this year. Which is the normal amount of years most top athletes do. You're exaggerating this. Being an ATHLETE is not about going to the pros are getting things handed to you the fastest. Its about professionalizing yourself/talent to the point where it takes you TO the pros. Starting them just bc they have a big name and you have a lot of faith in that person does not mean they deserve or SHOULD be out there over other people working the same battle. Arch said treat me like a freshman... let me carry yalls bags... What regular athlete does that? Let alone a famous one? You should not be surprised if you actually paid attention to him and the Mannings and how they carry themselves. They were like this before he even signed to UT. In Arch's debut he kept telling the crowd to be quiet... also after him running for a first down he did a little shy-introverted celebration. Like he is not all of that of what the media trys to make it. He wants to be normal and treated like everyone else. As he said and as it shows. Like the kid (at the time of his first year) was 17 years old and lost his ID 3 times before the season started. Lmfaoooo

Arch will be just fine. Why does everyone want him to transfer soo bad? Let him sit for 2 years (last season will be a redshirt) and really learn the offense so when he sees the field his 3rd season (redshirt sophomore) he can flourish.

If Arch is that damn good he'll win the starting position

That and with NIL he's prob made $21 million has 21 hot girlfriends & has been loaned 21 Super Cars ... that & Bruce Feldmans on point

You gotta think if he were better than Ewers then he would win the starting job.

I’m sorry man, but I would have said goodbye to Texas Football. Quinn keeps returning because he’s on NIL and knows his draft stock at QB isn’t high and I feel like he realizes that so I guess why not milk the cow until it runs out right ? Coach Definitely had to get Arch in with the first strings and get his reps in so he can be comfortable.

He should go to Washington

How about you let him get an education first and develop physically and mentally for the college football game so that he is ultimately prepared enough to enter the NFL in a couple of years before you throw him out there without any merit.

They never admit it but Arch should have went to Ole Miss and probably would have started both years... this sitting behind Ewers is some BS... You grow by actually playing, not sitting on the bench

What is Rich’s deal? After Bruce perfectly explained why this would be a good thing for Manning and no one is surprised Ewers is staying, Rich is still, “I’m just saying, I never expected blah blah blah.” Dude, you made your point no need to repeat yourself 4 TIMES!!

The Mannings are taking the long term view. What is an extra year in college when you are looking at a 15 year NFL career? Arch Manning came to Texas to get developed by Coach Sarkisian and to run a pro-style offense.

Ewers is not it, I don’t understand the infatuation with that guy, he’s an alright QB he’s not bad but he’s nowhere near NFL ready and I think rn today Arch is better. Ewers is only staying another season because he’d be the 5th or 6th QB taken in this years draft. If Arch truly wants to get better he needs to transfer and actually play, Peyton was technically a 4 year starter at Tennessee and Eli was a 3 year starter at ole miss and look how that worked out for them. It’s not about money or going pro it’s about getting experience and playing time against big time competition.

Hey Rich, he redshirted the first year. So he has 3 years of eligibility after the ‘24 season. He can play as a redshirt sophomore, redshirt junior and a freshman senior. He was NEVER going to play that first year anyway. He is only sitting out one year. Back off. Whenever someone starts with I don’t want to start trouble. They want to start trouble. Ever since he’s chose Texas, you have questioned every move. If he went to Alabama, Georgia or Michigan; the question wouldn’t have ever come out of your ever living Cheating Michigan big mouth. So. STOP! ALREADY.

It's clear that AM was over hyped. He may turn out to be good but he clearly wasn't second coming of _____ (you name it).

Arch Manning can transfer to another Power 4 school & start today Rutgers, Miami, Boston College, Michigan, Indiana etc etc & this guy said Tulane lmao stop it

I think you are crowning Manning before he gets a chance to prove himself.

Arch doesn't care because he will go to any NFL team he wants just like Eli.

Arch doesn't have the competitive fire

i just wanna see the kid play

Arch Manning Better Go To USC With Lincoln Riley

Why is arch manning a back up ? Is this kid any good ? Someone elaborate

NICO > Manning

He should’ve never gone to Texas he needs to be playing

If Arch can’t beat out Ewers for the Job then he ain’t that good anyway.

Peyton only got to sniff the field cuz Todd Helton got hurt. And Brandon Stewart sucked. Remember, Stewart and Manning were swapping series ( if you have two quarterbacks, you have no quarter backs ). That team was good. If Helton stays healthy that year and plays football his senior year ( instead of focusing on baseball. Hall of fame career) Peyton doesn’t play till he’s a junior. Facts matter.

Change Arch Manning’s name to Robert Smith, does he get the same amount of attention?

Kids are not that good coming out now. I remember memorable freshman. Especially at QB.

Malik does / did not throw better than Manning!

That’s makes zero sense…. So colleges won’t play a a highely recruited qb because he doesn’t have college experience? Well someone has to let the kid play for him to have experience. Imagine an Nfl team looking at qb prospects and saying well I like Caleb Williams but I have no nfl tape on him so nah let’s stick with someone with nfl film😂

Manning is getting to much money to leave. He's getting nfl money

Rich is not a cfb guy

Thats was all BS!

Means nothing

What's the freaking rush!!?? Everyone needs to quit playing this game... let a kid develop duh

The fact this continues to be talked about is such a joke lmao. Read or listen to what the kid said himself.

Arch manning is not good, else he would be starting

He should be playing. End of story. Transfer, I wanna see this kid play.

Arch Manning gotta leave.