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The Job Slipped Away Head coach Kellen Moore didn’t waste time after Sunday’s loss. He pulled Rattler mid-game and by Tuesday, confirmed what had become obvious: Rattler was no longer the starter. This wasn’t just a change for the sake of change — Rattler’s poor play left the Saints no choice but to give rookie Tyler Shough a chance. This isn’t Moore’s fault. It’s not the line’s fault. It’s not about growing pains or development curves. Rattler’s job was to protect the football, read the field, and lead scoring drives. Instead, he left points on the field and gave points to the other team. Even his completions didn’t move the offense forward. Against Tampa, he threw 15 completions but failed to put the ball in the end zone or string together meaningful drives. And every time he crossed midfield, the threat of a turnover felt more likely than a touchdown. A Missed Opportunity Rattler entered the season with the chance to cement himself as the franchise’s future. He had the arm talent, the opportunity, and the reps. He got six starts in 2024, showing occasional flashes. But inconsistency followed him into this year — and in the NFL, potential doesn’t buy you time. The Saints were patient. But there’s only so much you can take when the quarterback becomes the defense’s best weapon — for the other team.
