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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Orleans Saints predicted to make shocking QB decision on Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler
After years of inexplicable cap mismanagement and a failure to pick an organizational direction, the New Orleans Saints have sunk to football purgatory. With no apparent desire to be competitive in the upcoming season, the ongoing and nationally forgotten quarterback battle becomes even more puzzling. It's a three-way race between Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler, and rookie Tyler Shough, with the latter two men seemingly creating a bit of separation. Advertisement It's unclear who has the defensive edge between Rattler and Shough, but one NFL writer made a bold prognosis on who he thinks might come out on top. In a recent piece, Bleacher Report's Moe Moton predicted that Rattler will beat out Shough for the QB1 job this summer in training camp. "Even though Shough spent six years in college, he may need time to grasp the speed of the pro game," Moton wrote. "Rattler was the primary backup over Haener last season. He'll stay ahead of him on the depth chart and beat out Shough for a second chance to showcase his talent in a starting role." Moton acknowledged Rattler's underwhelming performance as a starter last season but proclaimed he has the potential to excel as a pro based on what evidence, I'm not sure. Advertisement Rattler has always had the physical traits but had an underwhelming collegiate career, and even with the natural arm talent, he struggles to read defenses and work the pocket. Shough is 25. He should be able to be ready to compete out of the gate. If he can't, then tossing Rattler or Haener in to see if they are competent en route to trying to win the Arch Manning sweepstakes should be the franchise's goal.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tyler Shough, Saints finally reach agreement on his first NFL contract
And that's that -- the New Orleans saints have agreed to terms on their contract with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, the 40th overall pick in this year's NFL draft. It's a standard four-year deal valued at $10.795 million, and is fully guaranteed at signing (which was the holdup all along). Shough gets the guaranteed money he deserves, and the Saints get the QB with the best shot at starting this season. There won't be a distracting holdout to open training camp. News of Shough's new deal was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Shough, who turns 26 in September, had to spend more time in college than he planned after a series of injuries derailed his career. But he thrived last season at Louisville after transferring from Texas Tech, and before that, Oregon, where he backed up Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. He's been busy this offseason working out with his teammates and veterans around the league, and now he's in for a heated competition to win the starting job. It'll be Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener battling it out at Saints training camp. They don't have an NFL win between the three of them (and their seven combined career starts), and for that reason a lot of analysts and even the betting markets are low on New Orleans. Derek Carr wasn't a worthy successor to Drew Brees, but neither was Jameis Winston, Andy Dalton, Trevor Siemian, or the other passers who started games for the Saints the last few years. Whoever wins this contest will have an opportunity to write their own story; and the smart money says it'll be Shough. Now that this contract dustup is behind us, let's see if the kid can play. This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Tyler Shough, Saints reach agreement on his first NFL contract
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Saints quarterback on whether or not the team should sign a veteran
Saints quarterback on whether or not the team should sign a veteran Jake Haener argues the Saints don't need another QB The New Orleans Saints will have a new opening day starter at quarterback in 2025. With the retirement of Derek Carr, it's likely that either rookie Tyler Shough or second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will be the starter when New Orleans opens their 2025 season at home against the Arizona Cardinals in September. Third-year signal caller Jake Haener and undrafted rookie Hunter Dekkers are also in the mix. The four New Orleans quarterbacks have a collective total of 11 games of NFL experience and just seven starts. Those were divided up by Rattler and Haener last season, as they went a collective 0-7 in those games. Combined, Rattler and Haener have completed just 55.4% of their throws for an average of only 140 yards per game with 5 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. The inexperience at the position has led many to believe that the Saints will sign a veteran quarterback before training camp. Count Jake Haener as one that doesn't believe the Saints will, or should, make such a move. In an interview with last week, Haener gave some strong thoughts when asked if New Orleans should add a veteran backup. ''I mean, what are you going to get from that? Those guys (new coaches on the staff) are veterans, man. They've done it. They've been through it. … You've got everything you need in terms of what to look for, what to ask, what to see. They've seen it all. They've been around it.'' "If there's anything we're missing, that we don't have all the answers to the test — we're still young, we have a lot to learn — they're great resources to have. It allows you to see different perspectives,' Haener continued. "The coaches understand that, 'Hey, every quarterback is different.' And my footwork at times may be different from Spencer's and Tyler's. And we're going to build this thing up to the point where, 'Hey, you do whatever's comfortable if you're throwing the ball on time and on rhythm." Haener was referring to the new coaches on the New Orleans offensive staff. Head coach Kellen Moore, offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier, and quarterback coach Scott Tolzien were all NFL quarterbacks. Moore was a backups with the Lions and Cowboys for six years and played in five games. Nussmeier was a backup with the Saints for four years, Colts for one, and played one year in the CFL. He played in five games with New Orleans. Tolzien played in 10 games over seven years with the 49ers, Packers, and Colts. Perhaps Haener is right, and the combined playing/coaching experience of Moore, Nussmeier, and Tolzien is enough. To his point, the Saints have not explored bringing in a veteran quarterback at this stage. The most notable veterans available in free agency are Carson Wentz and former Saint Teddy Bridgewater. New Orleans has also been rumored to potentially go after Jameis Winston (Giants) or Kenny Pickett (Browns) in a trade. While it's unlikely that the Saints trade for a veteran quarterback, it is worth watching the situations in New York and Cleveland if the New Orleans quarterbacks don't perform well through this week's minicamp or early in training camp. Haener won't be throwing many passes in minicamp and could possibly miss the early portion of training camp. He is dealing with an oblique injury suffered in practice last month. Haener appeared in four games last season, making one start. He completed 46% of his throws for 226 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Rattler made six starts and relieved Haener in another game. He had a 57% completion percentage with 1,317 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. New Orleans drafted Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with the 40th overall choice, the eighth pick of the second round. It seems clear that the starting quarterback competition will be between Shough and Rattler. Whether the Saints explore the option of adding a veteran will depend on how well these two perform through minicamp and early training camp practices.
Reuters
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Report: Saints QB Jake Haener (oblique) out 'couple of weeks'
May 22 - New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener will miss "a couple of weeks" after sustaining an oblique strain, ESPN reported Thursday. Haener suffered the injury while throwing extra passes during Wednesday's OTA practice. Per ESPN, an MRI revealed a strain but no tear of the oblique for Haener, who is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. He likely will be involved in a three-way competition with rookie Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler for the starter's role. Shough was selected by the Saints in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft last month, while Rattler was a fifth-round pick in 2024. Derek Carr, the team's starting quarterback the last two seasons, announced his retirement on May 10 due to a right shoulder injury. Haener, 26, completed 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards with a touchdown and an interception in eight games (one start) last season. He was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. --Field Level Media
NBC Sports
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Jake Haener suffers oblique strain, likely out until training camp
There has been a development in New Orleans' quarterback competition. Jake Haener is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the offseason program by an oblique strain, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Part of the three-way competition that also includes Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough, Haener suffered the injury after Wednesday's OTA practice while throwing extra passes. An MRI revealed that Haener had a strain but did not suffer a tear, which means he does not need surgery. He is expected to miss a couple of weeks, but should be ready for the start of training camp. A fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft, Haener appeared in eight games with one start last season. He completed 18-of-39 passes for 226 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
