The New Orleans Saints are in the final stages of evaluating their starting quarterback position, with a decision expected soon as training camp concludes.
Why it matters: The choice of quarterback will significantly impact the Saints' offensive strategy and overall performance heading into the regular season.
A strong leader at the helm can enhance team morale and execution within Kellen Moore's offensive scheme, which emphasizes adaptability and efficiency.
The starter’s performance will also influence how opposing defenses prepare for the Saints, particularly against the Denver Broncos in their upcoming preseason game.
Both quarterbacks have put forth impressive preseason stats, with Rattler holding a slight edge in completion percentage at 71.4%, compared to Shough's 70.6%.
Rattler has amassed 252 passing yards, while Shough follows closely with 231 yards, both throwing one touchdown and one interception.
Yes, but: Despite the tight competition, neither quarterback has fully separated themselves from the other.
Both players have shown strengths and weaknesses; for instance, Shough has taken four sacks compared to Rattler's three, indicating differing levels of pocket awareness.
Moore emphasized that the decision will be based on cumulative performance metrics over the entire training camp, rather than isolated instances.
What to watch: The upcoming practices and the game against the Broncos will be crucial in determining who secures the starting role.
Moore indicated that they will evaluate the next three days of practice closely before making an announcement.
The performance during the Broncos game could provide necessary clarity on who can best execute Moore’s system under pressure.
The bottom line: As the Saints weigh their options, the outcome of this quarterback battle could set the tone for their season.
A timely decision before the September 7 game against the Cardinals will allow the chosen player to consolidate leadership and rapport with teammates.
With Moore joking about the deadline for naming the starter, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how this pivotal decision unfolds.
Kellen Moore remains optimistic, stating, "I think both these guys are putting in tremendous effort, tremendous work. They're both doing a ton of good things, so we'll see how it goes." This sentiment reflects the team's commitment to finding the right fit as they look to regain their competitive edge in the NFL.
The New Orleans Saints are in the final stages of evaluating their starting quarterback position, with a decision expected soon as training camp concludes.
Why it matters: The choice of quarterback will significantly impact the Saints' offensive strategy and overall performance heading into the regular season.
A strong leader at the helm can enhance team morale and execution within Kellen Moore's offensive scheme, which emphasizes adaptability and efficiency.
The starter’s performance will also influence how opposing defenses prepare for the Saints, particularly against the Denver Broncos in their upcoming preseason game.
Both quarterbacks have put forth impressive preseason stats, with Rattler holding a slight edge in completion percentage at 71.4%, compared to Shough's 70.6%.
Rattler has amassed 252 passing yards, while Shough follows closely with 231 yards, both throwing one touchdown and one interception.
Yes, but: Despite the tight competition, neither quarterback has fully separated themselves from the other.
Both players have shown strengths and weaknesses; for instance, Shough has taken four sacks compared to Rattler's three, indicating differing levels of pocket awareness.
Moore emphasized that the decision will be based on cumulative performance metrics over the entire training camp, rather than isolated instances.
What to watch: The upcoming practices and the game against the Broncos will be crucial in determining who secures the starting role.
Moore indicated that they will evaluate the next three days of practice closely before making an announcement.
The performance during the Broncos game could provide necessary clarity on who can best execute Moore’s system under pressure.
The bottom line: As the Saints weigh their options, the outcome of this quarterback battle could set the tone for their season.
A timely decision before the September 7 game against the Cardinals will allow the chosen player to consolidate leadership and rapport with teammates.
With Moore joking about the deadline for naming the starter, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how this pivotal decision unfolds.
Kellen Moore remains optimistic, stating, "I think both these guys are putting in tremendous effort, tremendous work. They're both doing a ton of good things, so we'll see how it goes." This sentiment reflects the team's commitment to finding the right fit as they look to regain their competitive edge in the NFL.
Saints' Kellen Moore on QB competition: "It's really, really close – numbers, experiences, reps."
