With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️

SmashMouth · 04-28-2025, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by 4everSaint

I dig it. Who cares that he is 25. Let’s say he sits year one and then starts and he is our guy until 40.

That’s 14 years folks.

I’m pretty sure you guys noticed he wore #9. Maybe a sign. Fingers crossed 🤞

But I hope he knows it’s off limits.

Bayou Rattler is merely one year younger ... FWIW

rezburna · 04-28-2025, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Bayou Rattler is merely one year younger ... FWIW

I don't think Rattler is going to get a fair shake now.

The Dude · 04-29-2025, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I don't think Rattler is going to get a fair shake now.

Why not? So far he's got the highest ceiling in my opinion.

rezburna · 04-30-2025, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Why not? So far he's got the highest ceiling in my opinion.

Kellen Moore didn't draft him and was willing to spend the highest draft pick on a QB since Archie Manning. I suspect it's Shough's job to lose. They're not going to want to admit being wrong on this one. Plus Shough is 6'5" and Rattler is probably hovering around 6'1". It's politics involved.

saintsfan1976 · 04-30-2025, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Kellen Moore didn't draft him and was willing to spend the highest draft pick on a QB since Archie Manning. I suspect it's Shough's job to lose. They're not going to want to admit being wrong on this one. Plus Shough is 6'5" and Rattler is probably hovering around 6'1". It's politics involved.

Kellen Moore had plenty of time to evaluate Rattler.

Doubt he'd spend a high pick on a QB who he doesn't view as a better player.

I see Haener as the odd man out while Rattler and Shough battle it out in camp.

rezburna · 04-30-2025, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Kellen Moore had plenty of time to evaluate Rattler.

Doubt he'd spend a high pick on a QB who he doesn't view as a better player.

I see Haener as the odd man out while Rattler and Shough battle it out in camp.

I'm positive he believes Shough is the better player. I wouldn't necessarily agree, but I definitely feel like he believes that. That's why I doubt Rattler gets a real chance. He has to go absolutely bonkers in camp and during the preseason.

iceshack149 · 04-30-2025, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I'm positive he believes Shough is the better player. I wouldn't necessarily agree, but I definitely feel like he believes that. That's why I doubt Rattler gets a real chance. He has to go absolutely bonkers in camp and during the preseason.

The Saints offensive coaching staff is full of ex-Quarterbacks, including the Head Coach. I feel pretty confident they know what to look for in a QB. I also know that Moore is going to play the best guy at that position regardless of draft picks.

stickman · 04-30-2025, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I'm positive he believes Shough is the better player. I wouldn't necessarily agree, but I definitely feel like he believes that. That's why I doubt Rattler gets a real chance. He has to go absolutely bonkers in camp and during the preseason.

Well, both Shough and Rattler are going to have to learn the offense, so it's equal footing there. It could end up being a good competition. If Carr is no longer a factor, which is looking increasingly likely, it may come down to who picks the system up quicker. Hopefully, it's not a case of who looks less awful.

subguy · 04-30-2025, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Kellen Moore didn't draft him and was willing to spend the highest draft pick on a QB since Archie Manning. I suspect it's Shough's job to lose. They're not going to want to admit being wrong on this one. Plus Shough is 6'5" and Rattler is probably hovering around 6'1". It's politics involved.

To not admit wrong and bork your season because of that just doesn't make sense.

rezburna · 04-30-2025, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by subguy

To not admit wrong and bork your season because of that just doesn't make sense.

Loomis fought hard to admit he was wrong about Dennis Allen and Derek Carr so it's not as though it's out of the ordinary behavior.

04-28-2025, 08:52 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,927 Blog Entries: 29	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by 4everSaint I dig it. Who cares that he is 25. Let’s say he sits year one and then starts and he is our guy until 40. That’s 14 years folks. I’m pretty sure you guys noticed he wore #9. Maybe a sign. Fingers crossed 🤞 But I hope he knows it’s off limits. Bayou Rattler is merely one year younger ... FWIW

04-28-2025, 09:57 PM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,110	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by SmashMouth Bayou Rattler is merely one year younger ... FWIW I don't think Rattler is going to get a fair shake now.

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04-30-2025, 03:59 PM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,110	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by The Dude Why not? So far he's got the highest ceiling in my opinion. Kellen Moore didn't draft him and was willing to spend the highest draft pick on a QB since Archie Manning. I suspect it's Shough's job to lose. They're not going to want to admit being wrong on this one. Plus Shough is 6'5" and Rattler is probably hovering around 6'1". It's politics involved.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,037 Blog Entries: 3	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by rezburna Kellen Moore didn't draft him and was willing to spend the highest draft pick on a QB since Archie Manning. I suspect it's Shough's job to lose. They're not going to want to admit being wrong on this one. Plus Shough is 6'5" and Rattler is probably hovering around 6'1". It's politics involved. Kellen Moore had plenty of time to evaluate Rattler. Doubt he'd spend a high pick on a QB who he doesn't view as a better player. I see Haener as the odd man out while Rattler and Shough battle it out in camp.

04-30-2025, 04:18 PM	#6
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,110	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Kellen Moore had plenty of time to evaluate Rattler. Doubt he'd spend a high pick on a QB who he doesn't view as a better player. I see Haener as the odd man out while Rattler and Shough battle it out in camp. I'm positive he believes Shough is the better player. I wouldn't necessarily agree, but I definitely feel like he believes that. That's why I doubt Rattler gets a real chance. He has to go absolutely bonkers in camp and during the preseason.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,426 Blog Entries: 1	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by rezburna I'm positive he believes Shough is the better player. I wouldn't necessarily agree, but I definitely feel like he believes that. That's why I doubt Rattler gets a real chance. He has to go absolutely bonkers in camp and during the preseason. The Saints offensive coaching staff is full of ex-Quarterbacks, including the Head Coach. I feel pretty confident they know what to look for in a QB. I also know that Moore is going to play the best guy at that position regardless of draft picks.

04-30-2025, 07:50 PM	#8
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,804	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by rezburna I'm positive he believes Shough is the better player. I wouldn't necessarily agree, but I definitely feel like he believes that. That's why I doubt Rattler gets a real chance. He has to go absolutely bonkers in camp and during the preseason. Well, both Shough and Rattler are going to have to learn the offense, so it's equal footing there. It could end up being a good competition. If Carr is no longer a factor, which is looking increasingly likely, it may come down to who picks the system up quicker. Hopefully, it's not a case of who looks less awful. leilung and SmashMouth like this.

04-30-2025, 05:34 PM	#9
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,104	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by rezburna Kellen Moore didn't draft him and was willing to spend the highest draft pick on a QB since Archie Manning. I suspect it's Shough's job to lose. They're not going to want to admit being wrong on this one. Plus Shough is 6'5" and Rattler is probably hovering around 6'1". It's politics involved. To not admit wrong and bork your season because of that just doesn't make sense. jnormand likes this.

04-30-2025, 05:46 PM	#10
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,110	Re: With the 40th pick in the Draft, the Saints select: Louisville QB Tyler Shough ⚜️ Originally Posted by subguy To not admit wrong and bork your season because of that just doesn't make sense. Loomis fought hard to admit he was wrong about Dennis Allen and Derek Carr so it's not as though it's out of the ordinary behavior.