METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints began OTAs last week with a rare sight: a quarterback competition.
Second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler and rookie quarterback Tyler Shough were split off in sections of the team's indoor practice facility. On Thursday, Rattler worked with the first-team offense and Shough with the second team. Third-year quarterback Jake Haener, who is dealing with an oblique strain, watched from the side.
Both quarterbacks had their highs and lows in practice, with Shough's best throw coming on a deep pass to wide receiver Rashid Shaheed. But they won't name a starting quarterback coming out of a practice in May -- the team intends for that to come later.
Saints coach Kellen Moore said every quarterback got their turn with the first-team offense in Week 1 of OTAs last week, including Haener before his oblique injury. That rotation will continue throughout the summer.
