Sean Payton returns to his old stomping grounds as the Denver Broncos take on the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in the Big Easy on Thursday Night Football.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in New Orleans. In the spotlight: Broncos “really impressed” with Saints QB Spencer Rattler during draft process.
During the pre-draft process, head coach Sean Payton said the team did a fair amount of homework on Rattler and was “really impressed” with what the former South Carolina quarterback brought to the table. Coming out of college, Rattler’s arm strength was unquestionable. He gradually improved each season at South Carolina following a rocky stint at Oklahoma. He threw for 3,026 yards, 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 2022. In his final year, he recorded a career-high 3,186 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Despite Rattler’s bumpy college career, he managed to improve his draft stock, especially at the Reese’s Senior Bowl when he went 4-for-4 passing for 65 yards and a touchdown. Ultimately, Denver answered its need on the first day of the draft. Rattler ended up being the next quarterback off the board, falling to New Orleans in the fifth round.In his first season with the Saints, Rattler was meant to serve as Derek Carr’s understudy.
Against Denver’s defense, Rattler will be tested. Even though the Broncos will likely be without star cornerback Pat Surtain II, the Saints are dealing with a handful of injuries on offense, too.
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