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Saints Quarterbacks Compete for Starting Spot in Heated Training Camp Battle
3 Aug
Summary
- Saints held intense 2.5-hour scrimmage with 126 offensive plays
- Coaches Kellen Moore and Brandon Staley went head-to-head without scripts
- Quarterbacks Rattler, Shough, and Haener had up-and-down performances
On August 3rd, 2025, the New Orleans Saints held their toughest training camp practice yet, a 2.5-hour scrimmage that saw the team run a staggering 126 offensive plays. Head coach Kellen Moore called plays against defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, with no scripts and everything coming straight from the playbook.
This intense session was designed to simulate the length and rigors of a real NFL game, as the Saints prepare for their first preseason matchup next week. Quarterbacks Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener took turns leading the offense, with mixed results. There were some big plays, but also stalls in the red zone and turnovers.
While no quarterback has yet asserted himself as the clear starter, the competition is heating up. Shough is beginning to close the gap on Rattler, making the battle more competitive. Moore was encouraged by how his team responded to the heavy workload, saying it was a "really good example of the length of a game" with "highs and lows" for both the offense and defense.
