Tyler Shough QB switch: The timing, the expectations and the consequences

The New Orleans Saints are switching their starting quarterback to second-round rookie Tyler Shough, who will replace Spencer Rattler after the Saints' 1-7 start. Our Saints Insider team discusses why the move was made now, what to expect from Shough and why the next nine games are so crucial for both the quarterback and the Saints franchise. We also take a look at the NFL trade deadline, what the Saints might do and how that will affect Shough's progress and the team's evaluation of their new starter. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek9 #nflquarterbacks #nfltradedeadline #nfltrades #fantasyfootball #football

(Our apologies for a couple of audio lapses because of technical difficulties.) The New Orleans Saints finally play their first division game of the NFL season here in Week 8, facing the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. Our Saints Insider crew breaks the game down, examining the impact of season-ending injuries to Erik McCoy and Kendre Miller, a long list of Bucs players missing the game and more, including how the Saints will try to slow Baker Mayfield and what the game means for Spencer Rattler.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek8 #nflpicks #tampabaybuccaneers #gobucs #football #fantasyfootball

With the New Orleans Saints sitting at 1-6 and suffering key season-ending injuries in their loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, our Saints Insiders take a look at what could be an inflection point for the team in the 2025 NFL season. We examine comments made by Mickey Loomis on his radio show, wonder about his future and how the team will be built in the near-term. We also take a look at the Tyler Shough question: When do you take a look at what the second-round rookie can do in a live game? How much would an upset win in the next two weeks change things for Spencer Rattler? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek8 #football #fantasyfootball #nflquarterbacks

The New Orleans Saints travel to face the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 7, and as they seek their first road victory of the year (and just second win overall), they'll face a familiar name in Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who was just fired as Saints head coach 11 months ago. Our Saints Insider crew breaks down the game, including the Bears' penchant for forcing turnovers, the Kendre Miller revenge angle and how the weather can affect this game. Finally, we give our keys to the game and make predictions. #saints #neworleanssaints #nfl #nflweek7 #bears #chicagobears #football #fantasyfootball #footballpicks #whodat #whodatnation

Lots to talk about on today's episode of the Saints Insider podcast as we try to lend context to the Saints' 1-5 start, including: • A specific way in which this defense has been historically bad • How would Tyler Shough be viewed if he had the same stats as Spencer Rattler? • Ranking Rattler, Caleb Williams and the 2024 QB draft class • Which Saints might get traded over the next three weeks? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek7 #football #nfltrades #fantasyfootball

The New Orleans Saints got off the schneid last week with their first victory against the New York Giants. Now comes another test at home in the form of the New England Patriots. Our Saints Insider crew breaks the game down from every angle, including a look at the Saints' young secondary against rising star quarterback Drake Maye for New England. Finally, we give our keys to the game and predictions.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #patriots #newenglandpatriots #nfl #nflweek6 #football #footballpicks #fantasyfootball

The New Orleans Saints broke their eight-game drought with a victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. It was an impressive performance in many ways, but how many of those are sustainable for this team? Was the improved defense a product of turnover luck or a real change? What about the contributions from young players? On the flip side, the offense's problems in the red zone are a continued issue and the special teams are struggling. Our Saints Insiders break down their takeaways in this episode. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek6 #football

The New Orleans Saints return to the Superdome still looking for their first win. This week they'll play the New York Giants, who are coming off of their own first victory last week under rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Can the Saints and quarterback Spencer Rattler (0-10 career) finally get in the win column? Our Saints Insiders break down the matchup from every angle, break down the injury report and give our predictions for Sunday's game in this week's special live edition of the Saints Insider podcast. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #giants #nygiants #nfl #nflweek5 #football #fantasyfootball

Our Saints Insider team gathers with the New Orleans Saints roughly a quarter of the way through their season to go through the roster position by position and determine how things have changed since the beginning of the schedule. Included in the discussion: • Spencer Rattler has played better. But is Tyler Shough looming? • What's up with the receivers? • D-line really needs Chase Young • Disappointments and surprises in the secondary • Will special teams problem linger? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek5 #football #fantasyfootball

The New Orleans Saints are 15.5-point underdogs against the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills in an NFL Week 4 game. Can the Saints shake off their embarrassment in Seattle last week and shock the NFL world? Probably not. But can they keep it competitive? Maybe. Our Saints Insiders will break it all down for you on this episode, including keys to a shocker and our predictions. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #bills #buffalobills #nfl #nflweek4 #football #fantasyfootball