New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler continues to generate buzz for a team that otherwise has some moderate vibes and projections that carry it through the 2024 season.
For example, Rattler — not Derek Carr, the team’s cuts, NFC South prospects or anything else — ranks as the top takeaway heading into Week 1.
This comes from the Bleacher Report Brad Gagnon:
“OK, I’m back on the Spencer Rattler train. At least there’s a not-too-low ceiling there and I’d like to see them give the fifth-round rookie some work in what I’m convinced will be a lost season in New Orleans.”
It comes after Rattler put in a fantastic performance in the pre-season finale, where he looked brilliant on everything from his interceptions to his touch.
The Saints may be trying to tone down the hype a bit by going so far as to decline to name a No. 2 quarterback behind Carr at this time, but it’s pretty clear it’s not Jake Haener.
Try as they might, the Saints won’t be able to stop fans from hyping up the former No. 1 recruit out of high school who has already proven himself in the pros. It doesn’t help that those “lost season” accusations after three years without a playoff spot and obvious salary cap issues ring true.
At this point, most fans probably wouldn’t mind seeing a little bit of Rattler sooner rather than later in the first couple of months if things go off the rails.
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