Saints QB Tyler Shough said a slow start is “not going to faze [him]” as a starter.

26 June 2025

Shough is the frontrunner for the Saints’ starting job and believes he can work through adversity to take on the opportunity. When Derek Carr retired on May 10th, Shough said head coach Kellen Moore gave him “a bit of a heads-up” when Carr retired, preparing him for the opportunity to take the reigns. Though he will turn 26-years-old as a rookie, Shough’s college career working through injuries prepares him for the long days ahead in New Orleans. He will still need to earn the starting job, but Shough is the favorite and is prepared to weather a storm of struggles. He won’t be a top fantasy quarterback option, but will be valuable in SuperFlex leagues as the starter.