QB Spencer Rattler is a strong candidate to start in Derek Carr’s absence, sources tell Garafolo and Rapoport

kcirdor said

Technically they did because Haener is #2 and rattler has been scout team. all that other nonsense is just coach speak.

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Not really. Stylistically Haener makes a better gameday backup for Carr than Rattler. That doesn't mean he's next up to start.