Saints, Giants Face Youthful Quarterback Competitions Ahead NFL Offseason

The New Orleans Saints enter the offseason with a young and uncertain quarterback situation, featuring four signal-callers all under 26 years old: Jake Haener, Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Hunter Dekkers. The main competition for the starting quarterback job appears to be between second-year pro Spencer Rattler and second-round draft pick Tyler Shough, with Saints coach Kellen Moore emphasizing a developmental approach and maintaining a 'blank slate' for all quarterbacks. While Shough is widely viewed as the handpicked favorite due to his high draft status and Moore's coaching staff's intentions, Rattler's previous flashes of talent and fearless play keep the competition intriguing. Haener’s status is currently limited due to an oblique injury, and rookie Dekkers remains less in focus. This quarterback competition is part of a broader transition under new head coach Kellen Moore following Derek Carr's sudden retirement, making the Saints one of the NFL’s most intriguing teams this offseason. The situation contrasts with teams like the New York Giants, who have added veteran quarterbacks to bring stability, highlighting the Saints’ youth and developmental focus at the position.