Rattler Raves: Saints rookie QB drawing praise from every angle in training camp

The Saints may have found a gem...

May 11, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) runs quarterback drills during the rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints may have come away with the bargain of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected former Oklahoma and South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler in the fifth round.

Through the early part of training camp, Rattler has received nothing but praise from the Saints' media and players alike. His arm talent has never been a question throughout his collegiate career, and the former five star quarterback has been letting it rip.

He's even caught the eye of WR1 in New Orleans, as 2022 NFL Draft first rounder Chris Olave has nothing but praise for Rattler:

“Rattler’s arm talent is off the charts... I want to see him in action, but from my first impression, he’s going to be a really good player.”

- Saints WR Chris Olave

May 11, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) runs drills during the rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Currently battling Jake Haener, who was suspended a year ago for breaking the league's PED usage policy, Rattler has put himself in the position to win the backup quarterback job in New Orleans. And while Derek Carr has been known for his willingness and ability to play through various ailments, this would put Rattler one snap away from taking over as the starting quarterback of the Saints.

He did not live up to his five star hype at the college level, but Rattler is seemingly taking advantage of his early opportunities at the NFL level.

Let's take a look at some of the throws the fifth round pick has been making throughout the early stages of Saints' training camp thus far:

#Soon pic.twitter.com/daemYoit95

— kadin (@kadinjanisch) July 27, 2024

Spencer Rattler to Dallin Holker nice gain. Good rep during 7 on 7 pic.twitter.com/qWRHHVWhjj

— Sean FazendeFOX8 (@SeanFazendeFOX8) July 27, 2024

Spencer Rattler to Dallin Holker pic.twitter.com/If7abxwHhH

— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) July 27, 2024

Spencer Rattler to Chris Olave pic.twitter.com/VTkQAARyvA

— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) July 27, 2024

Quick takeaways from Day 4 of #Saints camp:
- Same general attendance/no Kendre Miller or Lattimore
- Strong day for the offense. Carr/Rattler/Haener combined 11-16, no picks
- Play of the day a deep post to Mason Tipton (Rattler). 84 keeps showing up. Really strong camp so far. pic.twitter.com/S9QfRntUNX

— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) July 27, 2024

Spencer Rattler to Chris Olave on the slant #Saints pic.twitter.com/ksRrv3SbVy

— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) July 27, 2024

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