The New Orleans Saints need to find a franchise quarterback, and they could look to pursue a trade for Indianapolis Colts signal caller Anthony Richardson.

Saints insider Nick Underhill shuts down Anthony Richardson trade talk, backing Spencer Rattler as New Orleans’ best shot to win.

Rattler is a former top collegiate prospect whose draft stock plummeted late in his NCAA career. He ended up making seven appearances and six starts for the Saints in 2024, throwing for 1,317 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 57 percent of his passes. Not great.

Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough? With decisions made in Cleveland and Indianapolis, the New Orleans Saints are the last team to name their starting QB

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Mason Tipton locates quarterback Spencer Rattler's 45-yard heave for Saints offensive spark.

Spencer Rattler now has some late-game highlights on his preseason resume as he competes with rookie Tyler Shough to become the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback.

"They’re ballers," Rattler said of the Saints rookie class shortly after the game. "I mean, they’re dependable. They’re reliable. They know their stuff and Jonas has had a great camp and obviously made plays throughout the preseason and made a great pick. I thought there was a second left, but he made a hell of a play."