Saints to Define Starting Quarterback in the Coming Days
The Saints are about to make a crucial decision for next season. Coach Kellen Moore announced that the team will define its starting quarterback “in the coming days.” The competition has been narrowed down to Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, after an evaluation that included Jake Haener. Moore and his technical team will analyze the team’s performance in the recent 28-19 defeat against the Broncos on Saturday. After this review, the final decision will be made on who will lead the Saints’ offense.Moore emphasized that an external veteran will not be sought for the position, showing confidence in the current group of players. In the last preseason game, Rattler had the opportunity to lead the offense in three series, completing 5 of 8 passes for 43 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. Shough, for his part, had five series, including one that culminated in an 11-yard touchdown run. Shough completed 10 of 12 passes for 102 yards, with no passing touchdowns, but suffered a fumble. During the preseason, Rattler completed 69.8% of his passes for 295 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, being sacked four times. Shough completed 66.7% of his passes for 333 yards, with one touchdown, one rushing touchdown, one interception, and five sacks. Shough expressed his confidence in his abilities and his performance during the preseason, feeling capable of leading the team. Rattler, for his part, remains focused on giving his best, regardless of the final decision. The Saints will start the regular season against the Cardinals of Arizona on September 7.It’s important that we collaborate and talk about this. Everyone has different perspectives and experiences, which is very important. In the end, I know I have to make a decision, and it’s a challenge because these guys have given everything. They’ve been very, very close.
Kellen Moore
