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The New Orleans Saints are ready to start Spencer Rattler with full confidence in the young signal-caller.

The Saints are expected to be without starter Derek Carr for several weeks after he suffered an oblique injury, and the team will turn to 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler to keep the team afloat.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the Saints are confident Rattler will take over the position and that the 24-year-old has formidable poise.

They chose Rattler over Jake Haener because of Rattler's outstanding performances in preseason and training. New Orleans has two games in the next eight days (the Buccaneers on Sunday and the Broncos next Thursday night), and head coach Dennis Allen is confident Rattler will play loosely and maintain his composure as the Saints look for one after three straight losses Looking for sparks. The Saints building is excited about Rattler's workmanship. A coach on the team explained, “He doesn't panic – not under pressure, not when the offensive line collapses, he's just ready.”

While Rattler didn't hear his name called until the fifth round, his name carries more meaning than the average fifth-rounder. He was a widely recognized five-star recruit in high school and went to Oklahoma with high expectations. He had some success with the Sooners, but ultimately lost his job to Caleb Williams before transferring to South Carolina.

With the Gamecocks, Rattler threw for 6,212 passing yards with 37 touchdowns and 20 interceptions in two seasons. As the team's starter, he compiled a record of 13-12.

He'll be hoping to recapture some of the magic he showed as a high school recruit, and the Saints have some solid options for him to work with. New Orleans is 2-3 but scored 91 points in its first two games and showed signs of a dynamic offense.