{"id":164886,"date":"2025-06-28T09:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T09:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/164886\/"},"modified":"2025-06-28T09:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T09:30:11","slug":"saints-guard-gives-tyler-shough-reality-check-despite-draft-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/164886\/","title":{"rendered":"Saints\u2019 guard gives Tyler Shough reality check despite draft position"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Saints\u2019 guard gives Tyler Shough reality check despite draft position<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The New Orleans Saints<\/a> are in the midst of a quarterback battle after Derek Carr announced his retirement this offseason. The front office used a second-round pick on former Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough, and he has a real chance at starting right away.<\/p>\n

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However, starting guard Cesar Ruiz gave his new teammate a reality check about stepping in as quarterback immediately. During an appearance on \u201cGood Morning Football,\u201d Ruiz claims he likes what he\u2019s seen from Tyler Shough, as well as Spencer Rattler in practice. Ruiz believes that just because the Saints selected the 25-year-old quarterback in the second round, it doesn\u2019t mean he should necessarily start right away<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo different quarterbacks, right? Everybody has their superpower,\u201d Ruiz said about Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler. \u201cEverybody is good at their thing. Spencer has something, and I\u2019m like, hey, he got that. Tyler will come in there, and I\u2019m like, hey\u2026 This is just talent. When you see two talented guys just competing, it\u2019s truly fun to see.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know you guys touched on [that] we drafted (Shough) early. We drafted him second round, 40th overall, still super early in the draft. \u2026 I think just because we drafted a quarterback super early doesn\u2019t mean you have to push him in there and play. I was drafted 24th overall as an offensive lineman, and I didn\u2019t end up starting until Week 4. I was in and out of the lineup my rookie year. I think it\u2019s about development. It\u2019s about who you see fit right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tyler Shough joins the Saints<\/a> after playing seven seasons at the collegiate level. He began his college career with the Oregon Ducks before transferring to Texas Tech. He played his final season with Louisville, where he put up career numbers. Shough ended the 2024-25 campaign with 3,195 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns, and 62.7% completion percentage.<\/p>\n

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