The Saints selected Spencer Rattler in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was the next quarterback off the board after the Broncos drafted Bo Nix in the middle of the first round.

When Carr was sidelined last season, Rattler started six games for New Orleans. The Saints lost every one of those games. He completed just 57 percent of his passes and threw five interceptions to four touchdowns.

Letting Rattler start 17 games would all but guarantee the Saints a shot at drafting Arch Manning — or whoever ends up being the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Saints have ignored rebuilding the quarterback position since Drew Brees retired. It might be time.