News QB Spencer Rattler is a strong candidate to start in Derek Carr’s absence, sources tell Garafolo and Rapoport (2 Viewers)

[Hedon James]

Why don’t you think Allen wanted to draft another QB?

This question wasn't directed at me, but I'd like to venture a THEORY...I would speculate that DA drafter Haener in the 4th round the year before. And at least publicly, has stated he was pleased with the rookie's progress. That's not a recipe to draft yet another QB prospect in the 5th round of the very next draft. Either DA was NOT pleased with Haener's progress, which seems unlikely given that Haener has been given the first opportunities when DC4 wasn't in); or someone else in the draft room (maybe Kubiak, maybe someone else?) saw Ratter's availability and pushed hard for a SECOND developmental prospect. Which I'm fine with...I think the Saints should draft a developmental QB EVERY year until the next "franchise QB" emerges...the position is THAT important.

So I don't know what really happened, or why it happened, but I think the SPECULATION above makes sense. But I'll admit I'm only connecting the dots I can see...I don't know what dots may exist behind the curtain.

 

[bthomas1]

Let's go Rattler

 

[Consigliere]

Starting Rattler is the obvious answer for any coach who wants to invest in the team's future, take a high-risk high-reward approach, and spark interest among the fans.

So we will start Haener.

 

[sfidc3]

I think it was Mike Triplett that pointed out that while Haener has been game day backup because he is a better fit behind Carr, they are technically co-second team QBs. Either of them could start and it wouldn't require changing the depth chart or demoting anyone.

IMO, there is no such thing as co-QB anything, thats never worked. You start the QB who gives you the best chance to win, to me it’s obviously Rattler, we will see what happens….

 

[blotch1]

Behind our o-line, Rattler might actually be a better choice than Carr anyway.

With a healthy line, Carr is definitely the choice, but Rattler's mobility may help the line.

 

[Elvis]

IMO, there is no such thing as co-QB anything, thats never worked. You start the QB who gives you the best chance to win, to me it’s obviously Rattler, we will see what happens….

My point is that they never gave the #2 job to anyone officially, just different roles while they shared the second team QB slot on the depth chart. We have no 3rd team QB.

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[sfidc3]

My point is that they never gave the #2 job to anyone officially, just different roles while they shared the second team QB slot on the depth chart. We have no 3rd team QB.

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Thanks, I get that and I think it’s the wrong way to do things….they should have seen enough from both to make an informed decision, most agree it’s not really close and Rattler’s the better player….there is this notion from some that coaching staffs never make mistakes (because they see these players in practice…blah, blah, blah)….they are human and often do….I think they made a big one with AT Perry, we will see…..

 

[muddbug2]

Well, the one thing that's for certian is that whichever QB should be playing will be the one that's on the bench.

It's the DA way.

 

[Nolan]

Whoever it is, please just make a decision and let them get 1st team reps all throughout the week.

Splitting them for the sake of "competition" during game week would be a disaster. They competed throughout camp. Make a decision and let one of them get 1st team reps.

 

[limeyjohn]

My question is that if they had a lot of faith in Jake before the season started then why even draft Ratter?

 

[meily]

My question is that if they had a lot of faith in Jake before the season started then why even draft Ratter?

5th round? that's value

 

[kennydfresh]

W/ that being said Rattler is the most equipped QB on the roster to handle the current state of the Oline after his experience at SC

This is straight facts. But maybe Ruiz and Shane Lemieux come back. If they do your OL isn't that bad anymore.

 

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

This is straight facts. But maybe Ruiz and Andrews come back. If they do your OL isn't that bad anymore.

Well see, I'm looking forward to getting Kendre back. Worried about Kamara's usage

 

[meily]

IMO, there is no such thing as co-QB anything, thats never worked. You start the QB who gives you the best chance to win, to me it’s obviously Rattler, we will see what happens….

I think he was just stating that Haener was the backup to Carr not because he was the better of the two but because you can only list one as QB #2.

 

[RJS]

My question is that if they had a lot of faith in Jake before the season started then why even draft Ratter?

Not every player is drafted with the expectation to be a starter. A cost controlled backup QB That you can have for multiple years is a pretty valuable commodity. If he happens to be more than that, you've hit the lottery.