The New Orleans Saints have a QB battle brewing for the backup job behind Derek Carr. Spencer Rattler has a ton of fans around New Orleans for his exciting upside as a rookie. Jake Haener remains in the conversation, though.
NFL posts Spencer Rattler preseason highlight reel
Of course, the NFL social media is not trying to push a narrative. That being said, plenty of Saints fans will point to this type of video to describe why they believe in Rattler as the team's best option at backup QB - and potentially long-term starting QB.
His preseason was inconsistent. We cannot avoid that conversation.
Rattler completed 20 of 38 attempts for 202 passing yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 26 yards and a score. The stats do not jump off the page, but his peak plays put his unique traits on full display.
His passing TD in Week 3 of the preseason was one of the best throws by any Saints QB all preseason. He also feathered in a handful of other impressive throws during that contest that got less reaction from social media.
Rattler has a confidence and leadership quality that his teammates have found intriguing for a rookie gunslinger. Some may even call it aura for the rookie.
Rattler receiving major props from NFL analysts
The narrative is getting pushed. A plethora of media members have named Rattler an intriguing option for the Saints QB spot in the long-term. His poise and upside are getting recognized before he even plays a regular season game.
Rattler already has his own emoji for support on social media. The snake emoji has emerged as a sort of battle cry for fans of the rookie QB. Mina Kimes and Mike Golic Jr. both acknowledged that comical concept.
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com named Rattler as one of the most overlooked rookies in the league during the preseason.
The fifth-rounder might have played his way into “super sub” consideration with a solid preseason performance that has him in a position to win the QB2 job on the Saints’ roster. Although Rattler only connected on 52.6 percent of his passes and finished the preseason with a 76.9 passer rating, he displayed composure, poise and command directing the offense. While his competition against Jake Haener for the backup spot will continue into the regular season , the rookie has surprisingly worked his way into a position that few envisioned when he was selected with the 150th overall pick.
-- Brooks
There's growing confidence in the young gunslinger from places outside of the building for the Saints. The hype train may comes off the tracks if Derek Carr struggles early in 2024.
It's tough to project Rattler getting starts this season, but down the road, the door is absolutely open. Only time will tell.
We will see how the depth chart shakes out before the Saints play the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the regular season.
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