List of New Orleans Saints starting quarterbacks - wikipedia List of New Orleans Saints starting quarterbacks NFL lists Current season 2017 season Quarterbacks Starting quarterbacks by touchdowns / touchdowns ( playoffs ) / yardage / 5000 yard seasons / completion / wins by team BUF MIA NE NYJ BAL CIN CLE PIT HOU IND JAX TEN DEN KC LAC OAK DAL NYG PHI WAS CHI DET GB MIN ATL CAR NO TB ARI LAR SF SEA Most wins Playoff records Most consecutive starts Most consecutive games with touchdown pass Win -- loss records 2012 Running backs Career rushing attempts leaders Career rushing yards leaders Career rushing touchdowns leaders Annual rushing yards leaders Annual rushing touchdowns leaders 2,000 - yard club 1,000 - yard duos Receivers Career receptions leaders Career receiving yards leaders Career receiving touchdowns leaders Annual receptions leaders Annual receiving yards leaders Annual receiving touchdowns leaders Defense Career sacks leaders Annual sacks leaders Career interceptions leaders Annual interceptions leaders Special teams Longest field goals Career field goals leaders Career punting yards leaders Career punt return yards leaders Career kickoff return yards leaders Annual field goals leaders Annual punting yards leaders Annual punt return yards leaders Annual kickoff return yards leaders Other lists Most consecutive starts ( and games played ) Career all - purpose yards leaders Career scoring leaders Brett Favre 's career achievements Peyton Manning 's career achievements Drew Brees ( 2006 -- present ) These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. They are listed in order of the date of each player 's first start at quarterback for the Saints. Contents 1 Starting quarterbacks 1.1 Regular season 1.2 Postseason 2 Most games as starting quarterback 3 Team career passing records 4 References Starting quarterbacks Luke McCown ( 2015 ) Aaron Brooks ( 2000 -- 2005 ) Archie Manning ( 1971 -- 1975, 1977 -- 1981 ) The number of games they started during the season is listed to the right : Regular season Season ( s ) Quarterback ( s ) Notes 2017 Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2016 Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2015 Drew Brees ( 15 ) / Luke McCown ( 1 ) 2014 Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2013 Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2012 Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2011 Drew Brees ( 16 ) Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2009 Drew Brees ( 15 ) / Mark Brunell ( 1 ) 2008 Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2007 Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2006 Drew Brees ( 16 ) 2005 Aaron Brooks ( 13 ) / Todd Bouman ( 3 ) Aaron Brooks ( 16 ) 2003 Aaron Brooks ( 16 ) 2002 Aaron Brooks ( 16 ) 2001 Aaron Brooks ( 16 ) 2000 Jeff Blake ( 11 ) / Aaron Brooks ( 5 ) 1999 Billy Joe Tolliver ( 7 ) / Billy Joe Hobert ( 7 ) / Jake Delhomme ( 2 ) 1998 Kerry Collins ( 7 ) / Danny Wuerffel ( 4 ) / Billy Joe Tolliver ( 4 ) / Billy Joe Hobert ( 1 ) 1997 Heath Shuler ( 9 ) / Billy Joe Hobert ( 4 ) / Danny Wuerffel ( 2 ) / Doug Nussmeier ( 1 ) Jim Everett ( 15 ) / Doug Nussmeier ( 1 ) 1995 Jim Everett ( 16 ) 1994 Jim Everett ( 16 ) 1993 Wade Wilson ( 14 ) / Mike Buck ( 1 ) / Steve Walsh ( 1 ) 1992 Bobby Hebert ( 16 ) 1991 Bobby Hebert ( 9 ) / Steve Walsh ( 7 ) 1990 Steve Walsh ( 11 ) / John Fourcade ( 5 ) 1989 Bobby Hebert ( 13 ) / John Fourcade ( 3 ) 1988 Bobby Hebert ( 16 ) Bobby Hebert ( 12 ) / John Fourcade ( 3 ) 1986 Dave Wilson ( 13 ) / Bobby Hebert ( 3 ) 1985 Dave Wilson ( 10 ) / Bobby Hebert ( 6 ) 1984 Richard Todd ( 14 ) / Dave Wilson ( 2 ) Ken Stabler ( 14 ) / Dave Wilson ( 2 ) 1982 Ken Stabler ( 8 ) / Guido Merkens ( 1 ) 1981 Archie Manning ( 11 ) / Dave Wilson ( 4 ) / Bobby Scott ( 1 ) 1980 Archie Manning ( 16 ) 1979 Archie Manning ( 16 ) 1978 Archie Manning ( 16 ) 1977 Archie Manning ( 9 ) / Bobby Scott ( 3 ) / Bobby Douglass ( 2 ) 1976 Bobby Scott ( 8 ) / Bobby Douglass ( 6 ) Archie Manning ( 13 ) / Larry Cipa ( 1 ) Archie Manning ( 11 ) / Larry Cipa ( 2 ) / Bobby Scott ( 1 ) 1973 Archie Manning ( 13 ) / Bobby Scott ( 1 ) 1972 Archie Manning ( 14 ) 1971 Archie Manning ( 10 ) / Edd Hargett ( 4 ) 1970 Billy Kilmer ( 11 ) / Edd Hargett ( 3 ) 1969 Billy Kilmer ( 14 ) 1968 Billy Kilmer ( 11 ) / Karl Sweetan ( 3 ) 1967 Gary Cuozzo ( 10 ) / Billy Kilmer ( 4 ) Postseason Season Quarterback ( s ) Bobby Hebert ( 0 - 1 ) 1990 Steve Walsh ( 0 - 1 ) 1991 Bobby Hebert ( 0 - 1 ) 1992 Bobby Hebert ( 0 - 1 ) 2000 Aaron Brooks ( 1 - 1 ) 2006 Drew Brees ( 1 - 1 ) 2009 Drew Brees ( 3 - 0 ) Drew Brees ( 0 - 1 ) 2011 Drew Brees ( 1 - 1 ) 2013 Drew Brees ( 1 - 1 ) 2017 Drew Brees ( 1 - 0 ) Most games as starting quarterback These quarterbacks have the most starts for the Saints in regular season games ( as of Week 17 of 2017 season ). Name GP Games played GS Games started Number of wins as starting quarterback Number of losses as starting quarterback Number of ties as starting quarterback Pct Winning Percentage as starting quarterback Name Period GP GS % Brees, Drew 2006 -- present 190 190 112 78 -. 589 Manning, Archie 1971 - 1982 134 129 35 91. 283 Brooks, Aaron 2000 - 2005 85 82 38 44 -. 463 Hebert, Bobby 1985 - 1992 78 75 49 26 -. 653 Everett, Jim 1994 - 1996 47 47 17 30 -. 362 Team career passing records ( As of Week 17 of 2017 season ) Name Comp Att % Yds TD Int Brees, Drew 5,097 7,485 68.1 % 58,097 408 175 Manning, Archie 1,849 3,335 55.4 % 21,734 115 156 Brooks, Aaron 1,563 2,771 56.4 % 19,156 120 84 Hebert, Bobby 1,202 2,055 58.5 % 14,630 85 75 Everett, Jim 958 1,571 61.0 % 10,622 60 48 References Jump up ^ `` 2014 New Orleans Saints Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2015 - 01 - 01. New Orleans Saints Founded in 1967 Based in New Orleans, Louisiana Headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana Franchise Franchise Seasons History ( playoff history ) Players Coaches Expansion draft First - round draft picks Starting quarterbacks Broadcasters Stadiums Tulane Stadium Mercedes - Benz Superdome Temporary home venues due to Hurricane Katrina : Alamodome Giants Stadium Tiger Stadium Culture Gumbo Sir Saint Who Dat ? Effect of Hurricane Katrina Buddy D `` When the Saints Go Marching In '' Lore Dempsey 's 63 - yard field goal Dome Patrol Ricky Williams trade River City Relay Bountygate Owners Tom Benson ( majority owner ) Rita Benson LeBlanc ( part - owner ) Playoff appearances ( 11 ) 1990 1991 1992 2000 2006 2009 2011 2013 2017 Division championships ( 6 ) 1991 2000 2006 2009 2011 2017 Conference championships ( 1 ) 2009 League championships ( 1 ) 2009 ( XLIV ) Ring of Honor Andersen Manning Jackson Roaf Rivalries Atlanta Falcons Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current league affiliations League : National Football League Conference : National Football Conference Division : South Division Seasons ( 51 ) 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985 1986 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Championship seasons in bold New Orleans Saints starting quarterbacks Gary Cuozzo ( 1967 ) Billy Kilmer ( 1967 -- 1970 ) Karl Sweetan ( 1968 ) Ronnie Lee South ( 1968 ) Edd Hargett ( 1970 -- 1971 ) Archie Manning ( 1971 -- 1975, 1977 -- 1981 ) Bobby Scott ( 1973 -- 1974, 1976 -- 1977, 1981 ) Larry Cipa ( 1974 -- 1975 ) Bobby Douglass ( 1976 -- 1977 ) Dave Wilson ( 1981, 1983 -- 1986 ) Ken Stabler ( 1982 -- 1983 ) Guido Merkens ( 1982 ) Richard Todd ( 1984 ) Bobby Hebert ( 1985 -- 1989, 1991 -- 1992 ) John Fourcade ( 1987, 1989 -- 1990 ) Steve Walsh ( 1990 -- 1991, 1993 ) Wade Wilson ( 1993 ) Mike Buck ( 1993 ) Jim Everett ( 1994 -- 1996 ) Doug Nussmeier ( 1996 -- 1997 ) Heath Shuler ( 1997 ) Billy Joe Hobert ( 1997 -- 1999 ) Danny Wuerffel ( 1997 -- 1998 ) Kerry Collins ( 1998 ) Billy Joe Tolliver ( 1998 -- 1999 ) Jake Delhomme ( 1999 ) Jeff Blake ( 2000 ) Aaron Brooks ( 2000 -- 2005 ) Todd Bouman ( 2005 ) Drew Brees ( 2006 -- present ) Mark Brunell ( 2009 ) Luke McCown ( 2015 ) List of most recent starting quarterbacks in the National Football League ( as of Week 17 of the 2017 NFL season ) American Football Conference AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West Tyrod Taylor ( Buffalo Bills ) Jay Cutler ( Miami Dolphins ) Tom Brady ( New England Patriots ) Bryce Petty ( New York Jets ) Joe Flacco ( Baltimore Ravens ) Andy Dalton ( Cincinnati Bengals ) DeShone Kizer ( Cleveland Browns ) Landry Jones ( Pittsburgh Steelers ) T.J. Yates ( Houston Texans ) Jacoby Brissett ( Indianapolis Colts ) Blake Bortles ( Jacksonville Jaguars ) Marcus Mariota ( Tennessee Titans ) Paxton Lynch ( Denver Broncos ) Patrick Mahomes II ( Kansas City Chiefs ) Philip Rivers ( Los Angeles Chargers ) Derek Carr ( Oakland Raiders ) National Football Conference NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West Dak Prescott ( Dallas Cowboys ) Eli Manning ( New York Giants ) Nick Foles ( Philadelphia Eagles ) Kirk Cousins ( Washington Redskins ) Mitchell Trubisky ( Chicago Bears ) Matthew Stafford ( Detroit Lions ) Brett Hundley ( Green Bay Packers ) Case Keenum ( Minnesota Vikings ) Matt Ryan ( Atlanta Falcons ) Cam Newton ( Carolina Panthers ) Drew Brees ( New Orleans Saints ) Jameis Winston ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers ) Drew Stanton ( Arizona Cardinals ) Sean Mannion ( Los Angeles Rams ) Jimmy Garoppolo ( San Francisco 49ers ) Russell Wilson ( Seattle Seahawks ) Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_New_Orleans_Saints_starting_quarterbacks&oldid=819331776 '' Categories : Lists of National Football League quarterbacks New Orleans Saints players New Orleans Saints lists Talk Contents About Wikipedia Italiano Edit links This page was last edited on 8 January 2018, at 20 : 04. About Wikipedia

Question: who was the qb for the saints before drew brees
Answer: Aaron Brooks; Aaron Brooks; Aaron Brooks; Aaron Brooks