The New Orleans Saints don’t have an inspiring option at quarterback for next season, and they could look to make a move for a different, cheaper option under center than Derek Carr. If nothing else Spencer Rattler could use more competition to back him up than we saw from Jake Haener this season.
Anthony Palacios of LastWordOnSports recently listed the Saints as a top landing spot for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields this offseason, putting them within the top five destinations.
Here is what Palacios laid out to make the case for Fields-to-New Orleans:
“Derek Carr will be back this upcoming 2025 season with General Manager Mickey Loomis not looking to rebuild. Rookie Spencer Rattler got some playing time this past 2024 campaign but hasn’t yet proven he can take on full-time duties.”
Even looking past the struggles that New Orleans has had at quarterback lately, adding a former first round pick that is still on their rookie contract is always likely to be at least someone intriguing.
Coming out of the draft, Fields had a lot of hype behind him, but it has failed to convert to any real production. The Chicago Bears traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he actually started to show some growth before they went to Russell Wilson.
Fields completed 65.8% of his passes for 1,106 yards with five touchdowns to one interception in six games as the starter. He also ran the ball for 231 yards and five more scores in that time.
In the two years that Chris Olave played with Fields for the Ohio State Buckeyes, the receiver had 99 catches for 1,578 yards with 19 touchdowns. There is clear chemistry to tap into there as well. You’d think the Saints would have acquired Fields when the Bears traded him, having owned the same draft capital as Pittsburgh with a couple of his former coaches on staff, but maybe they’re more willing to make a move when he’s a free agent rather than a trade acquisition.
