Saints unveil quarterback strategy in aftermath of Derek Carr's retirement, as detailed by Kellen Moore.
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The New Orleans Saints are in a pickle with veteran quarterback Derek Carr unexpectedly calling it quits following a shoulder injury early this offseason. With Carr out of the game, Saints' quarterback depth chart features Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener, and rookie second-round draft pick Tyler Shough.
As Shough has yet to make a move in the NFL, he's rumored to have the edge for the starting job. However, don't count out Rattler and Haener just yet, as they've both struggled in their limited playing time last year. New head coach Kellen Moore hinted that all three will compete for the starting position.
"Saints HC Kellen Moore said they'll rotate all their quarterbacks, giving each an equal shot," Adam Schefter of ESPN reported. "What's the plan? Each will be given a chance to win the Saints' starting job."
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Given that Carr's retirement seems increasingly likely, Moore has been readying himself for a decision on the team's starting quarterback. Despite surprising fans by bypassing Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL draft, the Saints nabbed who they believe to be their future quarterback, Shough, in the second round. He may very well be thrown into the deep end right from the start.
If Shough, Rattler, and Haener falter in 2025, the Saints might have to hit the quarterback market once more next offseason. For now, Moore is embracing an open competition for the Saints' quarterback position, making it one of the tightest battles league-wide over the next few months.
Potential Ringers for the Saints:
- Spencer Rattler: Drafted in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Rattler may serve as a temporary solution for the 2025 season.
- Draft a Quarterback: The Saints own the ninth pick in the draft, positioning them well to snap up top quarterback prospects like Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart.
- Veteran Quarterbacks:
- Aaron Rodgers: Though there's no direct link to the Saints, he could be an option if available.
- Kirk Cousins: Another veteran who may be worth considering due to his experience and skill.
- Will Levis: A trade proposal involving Levis from the Tennessee Titans is an intriguing possibility.
- Taysom Hill: Hill may be better suited for a versatile threat role rather than a primary quarterback.
- Tyler Shough: Although less experienced than Rattler, he might be a dark horse contender for the Saints' starting position.
- Saints head coach Kellen Moore is preparing for a decision on the team's starting quarterback, given Derek Carr's retirement seems increasingly likely.
- Despite bypassing Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL draft, the Saints nabbed who they believe to be their future quarterback, Tyler Shough, in the second round.
- All three potential Saints quarterbacks, Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener, and Tyler Shough, will compete for the starting position this year, with the Saints rotating them to give each an equal shot.
- If Shough, Rattler, and Haener falter in 2025, the Saints might have to hit the quarterback market once more next offseason.
- Despite having less experience than Rattler, Tyler Shough might be a dark horse contender for the Saints' starting position.
