Bobby Hebert is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He was born on August 19, 1960, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana State University (LSU) where he played college football.
Hebert began his professional career in the United States Football League (USFL) with the Michigan Panthers in 1983. He played for two seasons with the Panthers before the league folded in 1985. He then signed with the New Orleans Saints of the NFL and played for the team for eight seasons.
During his time with the Saints, Hebert became the team's starting quarterback and led them to their first-ever playoff appearance in 1987. He also helped the team reach the playoffs in 1990 and 1991. Hebert was known for his strong arm and ability to make plays on the run.
In 1993, Hebert signed with the Atlanta Falcons and played for the team for two seasons. He then signed with the New York Jets in 1995 but did not play in any games for the team. He retired from football after the 1996 season.
Throughout his career, Hebert threw for 21,683 yards and 135 touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1991 and was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 1999.
After retiring from football, Hebert became a sports commentator and analyst. He worked for ESPN and the NFL Network, among other media outlets. He also hosted a radio show in New Orleans and was known for his outspoken opinions on football and other topics.
In 2012, Hebert made headlines when he was banned from covering the New Orleans Saints by the team's head coach, Sean Payton. Hebert had been critical of the team's performance and coaching decisions on his radio show, and Payton felt that Hebert's comments were damaging to the team.
Despite this controversy, Hebert remains a popular figure in New Orleans and is remembered as one of the city's greatest quarterbacks. His career highlights include leading the Saints to their first-ever playoff appearance and being named to the Pro Bowl in 1991.
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