The New Orleans Saints are in an interesting place right now. They have an aging quarterback in Derek Carr and two young quarterbacks behind him, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. You want to improve from Carr, who dealt with injuries, but the young guys went a combined 0-8.
Things get complicated when thinking about who will lead the team. Mickey Loomis has vocalized the coach won’t be married to anything including the quarterbacks. Well, all signs to the team hiring Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore.
Before Moore even has his introductory press conference, there is already a difference in view of the roster. Moore reportedly doesn’t like the Saints’ quarterback room but the New Orleans front office “loves” Rattler, per ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller.
It’s far from an insurmountable disagreement. Finding out who Rattler is with an actual offense around him is a major reason letting him start in 2025 should be on the table.
The Saints’ draft position may keep them from drafting a quarterback this year. Jaxson Dart seems primed to jump into the first round. Maybe Moore loves Dart early or another quarterback later in the draft.
Even if New Orleans does draft a young player, Rattler will most likely remain on the roster over Jake Haener. He showcased a higher ceiling and Miller’s latest report shows the Saints feel the same way. How Rattler is managed in 2025 will be an interesting storyline to follow.
