As great as Wes was On the field, he was an even greater man Off the field! I had the fortune of living next door to him as a 15 year old kid in Kenner La when he played for the Saints. "Chant" (as his Cousin Chili called him) never beat me at the Mattel Intellivison Football video game, but he tried his best! ;-) Wes, you have no idea how much confidence you built inside my head. You were my Rock when I was younger! Love you man!
We were playing the Eurobowl in London 1988 and got to see 49ers-Dolphins game in Wembley. We sneaked on the field and i got to meet my favourite player Wes Chandler,he was suprised that i knew who was and gave me his gloves, towel and sweatbands. He was super friendly to me,and he changed my attitude as a sportman.
Man had so much field awareness and in a time when Corners and DB's could head hunt. His speed saved many a hits and yet still took a royal beating, his devotion sure was our entertainment for real. I got to enjoy following him as a Gator in the mid 70's too
Chandler should be in the Hall of Fame. Jefferson would have been if he had stayed in San Diego. They both among the best receivers who aren't in the Hall of Fame.
They are in the similar position as Tony Hill and Drew Pearson. Pearson made pro bowls in the 70's. But than Hill started to make pro bowls and left Pearson out. Jefferson started the trend in SD but left prematurely and Chandler stepped in. Would have loved to have seen them both on the same team along with Joiner. Coryell would have had no choice but to play all three of them at the same time in an era when you only played 2 WR's
@@howardcosell2022 Winslow was like the 3rd WR even tho he was a TE!Im 60 now and I loved and saw a lot of Air Coryell games!Wven when Don Coryell was the coach of the St.Louis Cardinals back in the day before going to Diego he had a Passing offense!Just ask Jim Hart,Mel Gray,and JV Cain and can’t forget Terry Metcalf!Explosive Offense too!
@@georgeortiz2631 Kellen spread the field better then any TE in history. To say Gonzalez or Gronkowski were better, says to me you never saw Winslow play. Kellen's name belongs with Montana, Jim Brown, Rice as one of the greatest offensive weapons to step on the field
@@howardcosell2022 I never said those TE s we’re better than Winslow!Bug I will say Kellen Winslow was the best TE I ever saw play the Game!Thats why he is in the HOF!
Hall of Famer in my book. Wes had unreal hand eye coordination and even great feet to eye coordination (what he sees initially then in a millisecond plot multiple with moves. Throw in Wes securing the catch with those giant hands. Wes's premier body control and timing was so elite he made making the catch part of the "move" for daylight. I was his teammate in 1985
@@softhotty They go from 90 degrees in Miami to -59 in Cincinnati. In Miami the Chargers won one of the greatest games ever and then in Cincinnati they were pretty much a no-show. It doesn't get much different than that.
Marc Amerine That’s why Archie Manning didn’t want Sheli coming to the Chargers. He was still upset that Chargers took the Saints best 2 offensive weapons in Chuck Muncie and Chandler😂⚡️💪🏿
My favorite player ever as a kid this guy was like spiderman super acrobatic with style when he ran back the punt against the Dolphins in the playoffs I went nuts it's a shame that game had to be in Miami with the humidity & then the next game the ice bowl in Cincinnati -59% Chandler should be in the hall of fame Air Coryell was fantastic better then the Greatest show on turf better then Manning with Harrison Wayne & Clark what a show
Very good receivers came out of that 1978 draft class: Chandler, Lofton, and Jefferson. Amazing that Chandler and JJ played for Air Coryell, although at different times. As a Chargers fan, would have been great to see both of them play together. Interestingly, JJ and Lofton played together in Green Bay.
Wes was good on a very bad saits team that never had a winning season when he was there. When the chargers traded the great john jeffrrson jj to the green bay packers, and picked up wes chandler there offense never miss a beat, and jj was forgoten and never missed. Thats a testamony to how great wes chandler was.
Was my favorite as a kid.....man was I mad and angry when Bum Phillips traded him from the Saints to the Chargers for a for a first round pick. .....then used the pick on Lindsay Scott who turned out to be terrible.
I was 12 years old when the Chargers traded for Chandler. I was upset when the Chargers traded Jefferson to Green Bay, but trading for Chandler solved everything. I couldn’t believe they were able to get him. Also trading for Muncie was great.
And look what happened to JJ career in GB, he disappeared. Chandler and Jefferson were great receivers, but in my opinion Jefferson was just a little better.
Jefferson was playing out of position in GB. He was asked to play the Charlie Joiner possession receiver role often lining up in the slot and going over the middle. JJ was an outside big play receiver. Truly a shame the way he was used.
His agility was insane, dude was made out of rubber bands. Didn't quite have blazing straight line speed but he could run a 4.4 going sideways. Swann, Jefferson and Chandler were all kind of similar in they had super loose rubbery elastic bodies, guys could all jump like deer and make acrobatic catches look easy. I should make my own Hall of fame out of guys that aren't in the Hall of fame. Being a fan of the wr position I would have to put guys like Cliff Branch, Wesley Walker and Stanley Morgan in there as well. WR is so dependent on the team you play for and the quarterback you play with. Just check out Irving Friar's stats in Miami compared to NE.
DICK TRICKLE Amen Brother.! Well Said & How True depends on the team & QB...Also Liked the list of WRs U Name tht Should Be in the HOF.. Cliff Branch, Wesley Walker etc.. Being A Raiders Fan there’s a Couple Raiders tht should be in H.O.F.. Like Lester “the Judge.” Hayes, Cliff Branch& Ted Hendricks
@@marcamerine6179 Ted Hendricks was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990 but you're correct Lester Hayes, Cliff Branch, & Daryle (The Mad Bomber) Lamonica all deserve to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame too.
NIKO SAMUELS Thanks Bro.. I wasn’t Sure, Thanks 4the info..Sitting here in PA it’s tough being a Raiders Fan Lol.. Specially ths Year With Being So Bad.. I hope We sign Bell in Off Season to Boost Our Running Game & Protect Carr.. We Should’ve NEVER got ride Of Mack.. U don’t Ever Trade a HOF PLAYER B4 He’s 25.. He’s Just entering his Prime..
James stachwill you thats the raider trade mark they always played dirty like that, you give you a little extra. Most penalize team in football. There model was if you not cheating you not trying. According to the late al davis.
I was fourtionet in high school to spot Wes as he worked out in our weight room. I had the opportunity years later to thank him for a couple of tips on catching the football as a receiver. With what he told me it gained me emeditly a starting position as a freshman receiver. Having racked up over 1,300 and 5 school records , I thank you again my great friend Wes , Chandler.
I use to watch wes chandler and would say this is the most dazzling wide receiver ive seen running after the catch. Not to mention body control good hands fearless the ability to up and get the ball toughness a big play receiver and definate star.
Fouts was one of the toughest SOBs to ever play quarterback. That was the error of using the qb as a pinata. The things defenders used to do to him would bring about an assault and battery charge in today's NFL.
One just took over for the other while Charlie Joiner and Kellen Winslow reaped the benefits because both are HOF's. Chuck Muncie was a monster of a RB too when he wasn't coked up
As great as Wes was On the field, he was an even greater man Off the field! I had the fortune of living next door to him as a 15 year old kid in Kenner La when he played for the Saints. "Chant" (as his Cousin Chili called him) never beat me at the Mattel Intellivison Football video game, but he tried his best! ;-) Wes, you have no idea how much confidence you built inside my head. You were my Rock when I was younger! Love you man!
We were playing the Eurobowl in London 1988 and got to see 49ers-Dolphins game in Wembley. We sneaked on the field and i got to meet my favourite player Wes Chandler,he was suprised that i knew who was and gave me his gloves, towel and sweatbands. He was super friendly to me,and he changed my attitude as a sportman.
Hes from the boot? Woooooow
Man had so much field awareness and in a time when Corners and DB's could head hunt. His speed saved many a hits and yet still took a royal beating, his devotion sure was our entertainment for real. I got to enjoy following him as a Gator in the mid 70's too
He’s my favorite WR of All Time.
He should be in the Hall. It’s a tragedy he’s not.
Chandler should be in the Hall of Fame. Jefferson would have been if he had stayed in San Diego. They both among the best receivers who aren't in the Hall of Fame.
They are in the similar position as Tony Hill and Drew Pearson. Pearson made pro bowls in the 70's. But than Hill started to make pro bowls and left Pearson out. Jefferson started the trend in SD but left prematurely and Chandler stepped in. Would have loved to have seen them both on the same team along with Joiner. Coryell would have had no choice but to play all three of them at the same time in an era when you only played 2 WR's
he's in the HOF
@@howardcosell2022 Winslow was like the 3rd WR even tho he was a TE!Im 60 now and I loved and saw a lot of Air Coryell games!Wven when Don Coryell was the coach of the St.Louis Cardinals back in the day before going to Diego he had a Passing offense!Just ask Jim Hart,Mel Gray,and JV Cain and can’t forget Terry Metcalf!Explosive Offense too!
@@georgeortiz2631 Kellen spread the field better then any TE in history. To say Gonzalez or Gronkowski were better, says to me you never saw Winslow play. Kellen's name belongs with Montana, Jim Brown, Rice as one of the greatest offensive weapons to step on the field
@@howardcosell2022 I never said those TE s we’re better than Winslow!Bug I will say Kellen Winslow was the best TE I ever saw play the Game!Thats why he is in the HOF!
He should of been in the Hall of Fame
One of my favorite wr used to emulate him as a kid. Wish he played for the cowboys tho
Hall of Famer in my book. Wes had unreal hand eye coordination and even great feet to eye coordination (what he sees initially then in a millisecond plot multiple with moves. Throw in Wes securing the catch with those giant hands. Wes's premier body control and timing was so elite he made making the catch part of the "move" for daylight. I was his teammate in 1985
This Chargers team was more of a threat to score from the 50 than from the 5.
Not with Chuck Muncie.
@@olympiclinic Muncie complemented that Charger offence excellently.
Man he had moves running with the ball
JJ was spectacular but I always thought Chandler was the better reciever.
1:32 this dude intercepts his own QB for the touchdown lol what a legend
That was of my favorite WideOut Wes/
Anyone have any highlights of STANLEY MORGAN?
Yes and they are good ones
Morgan was a great WR!!
Chandler..joiner..jefferson and winslow...OMGOODNESS! How the hell this team not reach a superbowl!...their defenses mustve sucked bad😄
MrJajabanks21 Chandler nevr played w/Jefferson(kinda his replacement), but STILL...that was a good offense when either player was there
They should have gone to the Super Bowl in 82 for the 81 season however, -59 with windchill in Cincinnati cost em that chance.
The charger defense was known as taco nacho not good at all especially after they traded fred Dean to the 49ers
Kevin Brown yup
@@softhotty They go from 90 degrees in Miami to -59 in Cincinnati. In Miami the Chargers won one of the greatest games ever and then in Cincinnati they were pretty much a no-show. It doesn't get much different than that.
what's the song from 13:10 to 15:05 sounds like herb alpert on the trumpet
He catch good like jerr
The ONLY WEAPON THT MANNING HAD HIM
AN CHUCK MUNCIE & they traded them both..LOL Poor Archie..(Sorry If I Missed Spelled any names.)
Marc Amerine That’s why Archie Manning didn’t want Sheli coming to the Chargers. He was still upset that Chargers took the Saints best 2 offensive weapons in Chuck Muncie and Chandler😂⚡️💪🏿
The greatest hands and route runner ever plus he ran punts and never dropped the ball
This guy was so nice Ralph Macchio wore his jersey in The Karate Kid movie.
My favorite player ever as a kid this guy was like spiderman super acrobatic with style when he ran back the punt against the Dolphins in the playoffs I went nuts it's a shame that game had to be in Miami with the humidity & then the next game the ice bowl in Cincinnati -59% Chandler should be in the hall of fame Air Coryell was fantastic better then the Greatest show on turf better then Manning with Harrison Wayne & Clark what a show
I must say I agree.Back then nobody had seen anything like the talent they amassed.
That shoulda been Chargers 49ers...Air Florida crash, -50+ windchill...brutal. Wes best receiver to come out of Univ. of Florida.
One of my favorite players of all times!
Underrated
Stills holds the record 129+ per game in a season
He was cold as hell yo 😎🥶
😅😅😅😅😅😅 I’m dead
Very good receivers came out of that 1978 draft class: Chandler, Lofton, and Jefferson. Amazing that Chandler and JJ played for Air Coryell, although at different times. As a Chargers fan, would have been great to see both of them play together. Interestingly, JJ and Lofton played together in Green Bay.
When football was great
One of my all-time favorites Wes Chandler!
Wes Chandler was one of the Greatest 👍👍 Should be a Hall Of Famer.
After looking at his tape from his New Orleans and San Diego days; Wes Chandler was Steve Smith before Steve Smith. This dude should be in the Hall.
Fouts had a rifle arm
Wes was good on a very bad saits team that never had a winning season when he was there. When the chargers traded the great john jeffrrson jj to the green bay packers, and picked up wes chandler there offense never miss a beat, and jj was forgoten and never missed. Thats a testamony to how great wes chandler was.
Was my favorite as a kid.....man was I mad and angry when Bum Phillips traded him from the Saints to the Chargers for a for a first round pick. .....then used the pick on Lindsay Scott who turned out to be terrible.
I was 12 years old when the Chargers traded for Chandler. I was upset when the Chargers traded Jefferson to Green Bay, but trading for Chandler solved everything. I couldn’t believe they were able to get him. Also trading for Muncie was great.
What was his 40 time? He was super fast. I give him the nod over Jefferson.
4.4
Archie Manning. Who's your favorite team ? Six year old Eli Manning. Wes Chandler !!!
Had forgotten how good he was a a Saint!
I LOVE THAT CHARGERS TEAM AND I WSNT "here" YET!! I LOVED JOHN JEFFERSON but WES was NO SLOUCH/DROP OFF!!🏈
Wes Chandler was an awesome receiver. He should be considered for the HOF
The catch he makes at 15:15 & 15:37 LOL.. the Guy from the Vikings thinks he has an INT. The whole way An Wes snatches it Right in Front of Him..
Those were some great Sunday’s watching Chandler play.⚡️⚡️💪🏿
Could go deep, caught balls up the middle, ran perfect routes. Excellent hands.
There an old nfl clip where Fouts is dems big to have Wes on the play . Nuff said bout Wes!
I had the honor to meet him at Wembley in London 1988.
He was suprised that i knew who he was.
A great receiver who's borderline HoF. Chargers didnt lose much, if anything when they got him after losing Jefferson.
And look what happened to JJ career in GB, he disappeared.
Chandler and Jefferson were great receivers, but in my opinion Jefferson was just a little better.
I alway felt like Jefferson had slightly better hands, while Chandler had better feet.
@@johnulmerRacing good point, and i agree
Jefferson was playing out of position in GB. He was asked to play the Charlie Joiner possession receiver role often lining up in the slot and going over the middle. JJ was an outside big play receiver. Truly a shame the way he was used.
@@ckobo84 dude, thanks for clearing this up.
Never heard of dude. Highlights are crazy
He’s still my favorite WR. He should be in the HOF. Even though DB’s could knock your head back he still dominated.💪🏿⚡️
There are three Raiders Fans who don't like this video.
Wes Chanler should be in the hall of fame
those highlights are as spectacular as anyone's...he was a badass!!
Incredible talent at Qb,wr and te that I forgot they had chuck Muncie at rb that is an all pro team.
Also had RB James Brooks, and 5 great Offensive Linemen.
@@MrBolts4life Lionel James was also around but not sure exactly when.
@@randquadrozzi5850 Lionel “Little Train” James was a great RB. He came in 1984. He basically replaced James Brooks.
JJ and Wes were clones of each other
Wes Chandler is a clone of Ozzie Smith the baseball player for the Cardinals. Similar face, both amazing agility and body control / acrobatics.
Thunder bolts and lightning!
Those early 80s Chargers offenses got two of their best players from The Saints, Wes Chandler and Chuck Muncie
The Gazelle
Ballsy little player...fearless, and as a small man winning his jump balls. He made defenders look stupid and slow
What A truly great wide receiver and return man. I wish The Chargers had him and John Jefferson at the same time
When I was a young boy playing football him and John Jefferson I wanted to be like.
His agility was insane, dude was made out of rubber bands. Didn't quite have blazing straight line speed but he could run a 4.4 going sideways. Swann, Jefferson and Chandler were all kind of similar in they had super loose rubbery elastic bodies, guys could all jump like deer and make acrobatic catches look easy. I should make my own Hall of fame out of guys that aren't in the Hall of fame. Being a fan of the wr position I would have to put guys like Cliff Branch, Wesley Walker and Stanley Morgan in there as well. WR is so dependent on the team you play for and the quarterback you play with. Just check out Irving Friar's stats in Miami compared to NE.
DICK TRICKLE Amen Brother.! Well Said & How True depends on the team & QB...Also Liked the list of WRs U Name tht Should Be in the HOF.. Cliff Branch, Wesley Walker etc.. Being A Raiders Fan there’s a Couple Raiders tht should be in H.O.F.. Like Lester “the Judge.” Hayes, Cliff Branch& Ted Hendricks
@@marcamerine6179 Ted Hendricks was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990 but you're correct Lester Hayes, Cliff Branch, & Daryle (The Mad Bomber) Lamonica all deserve to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame too.
NIKO SAMUELS Thanks Bro.. I wasn’t Sure, Thanks 4the info..Sitting here in PA it’s tough being a Raiders Fan Lol.. Specially ths Year With Being So Bad.. I hope We sign Bell in Off Season to Boost Our Running Game & Protect Carr.. We Should’ve NEVER got ride Of Mack.. U don’t Ever Trade a HOF PLAYER B4 He’s 25.. He’s Just entering his Prime..
Yes those guys should
Wes had blazing speed, ran a 9.2 100 yd dash, and was a high 4.2 low 4.3 40 guys. Much faster than Jefferson, or Swann...
One of my favorite wideout to play the game!
All of these pass catchers for this team should be in hall of fame for real
Poor Archie gets a weapon and they trade him so owner gets the money
Thx for this post! You definitely know your history
the 80s triple treat 80s
Karate Kid wore his jersey
There you go no gloves on
James stachwill you thats the raider trade mark they always played dirty like that, you give you a little extra. Most penalize team in football. There model was if you not cheating you not trying. According to the late al davis.
I was fourtionet in high school to spot Wes as he worked out in our weight room. I had the opportunity years later to thank him for a couple of tips on catching the football as a receiver. With what he told me it gained me emeditly a starting position as a freshman receiver. Having racked up over 1,300 and 5 school records , I thank you again my great friend Wes , Chandler.
5 30 beautiful catch
I use to watch wes chandler and would say this is the most dazzling wide receiver ive seen running after the catch. Not to mention body control good hands fearless the ability to up and get the ball toughness a big play receiver and definate star.
Chandler only needed a gutssey quarteback.
Jason Nolan He had 2 with Archie Manning & Dan Fouts.
Fouts was one of the toughest SOBs to ever play quarterback. That was the error of using the qb as a pinata. The things defenders used to do to him would bring about an assault and battery charge in today's NFL.
who was better JJ or chandler?
One just took over for the other while Charlie Joiner and Kellen Winslow reaped the benefits because both are HOF's. Chuck Muncie was a monster of a RB too when he wasn't coked up
Or maybe it was the coke
Chandler was superior to JJ. Had Wes started his career with the Chargers we would have gotten at least 1 ring early on.
@@apex_prowler95 1979 was their best chance fo winning it all. Fouts threw 5 int's against Houston in the playoffs
Howard Cosell Fouts messed up in that game big time! That game shouldn’t have been close.
SAN DIEGO WAS ALWAYS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR HIM) ONE OF MY ALL TIME WIDE OUT SMOOTH THEN A BABY NEW BABY)