The Saints’ quarterback situation is reportedly less straightforward than previously believed….

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The Saints’ quarterback situation is reportedly less straightforward than previously believed.

Following the sudden retirement of Derek Carr, many assumed that Tyler  was the presumptive starter given that he was selected in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft.

And while the former Louisville passer may in fact win the starting job, ESPN’s Dan Graziano believes there will be a ‘true competition’ in training camp between Shough and Spencer Rattler.

‘…There are people in the Saints’ building who like Spencer Rattler and want to give him a chance to compete with Shough for the starting job,’ Graziano wrote. ‘And so far this offseason, Rattler has shown improvement over his poor 2024 rookie performance.

‘As of now, expect the Saints to set up training camp as a true competition between Shough and Rattler. Could Shough have the edge as the player the new coaching staff drafted with the 40th pick? Absolutely. But it doesn’t sound like anything is already a done deal.’

Shough, 25, spent a whopping seven years in the college ranks, playing for the likes of Oregon and Texas Tech before finishing out his collegiate career with Louisville last year.