Saints Draft Spencer Rattler : How do you like the pick? (5 Viewers)

[El Caliente]

Like it

Two years ago (when he was at Oklahoma) he was expected to be the #1 overall pick.

 

[St. Geezy]

"It's been fun, New Orleans."

- Nathan Peterman, probably

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

I am trying to prepare myself to be pleasantly surprised

 

[Brandon13]

Sure why not.

 

[Ti Rider]

They had many, many other needs/holes…..

 

[Tulsa Saint]

Value wise it’s fine/good

Just confused a bit

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Hate it but hope to be wrong.

From Walterfootball:
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Spencer Rattler*, QB, South Carolina
Height: 6-0. Weight: 211. Hand: 9.88.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2024): 3-4.
4/22/24: Rattler completed 69 percent of his passes in 2023 for 3,186 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He picked up four rushing touchdowns as well. Despite the losses, Rattler played well, including impressive games versus North Carolina and Georgia. Rattler impressed some NFL team sources with his arm, playmaking ability, and his ability to ad lib his team into some big plays. However, others said they are very down on him because of the turnovers and decision-making. They also noted that Rattler looked slower and less mobile in 2023.
8/22/23: Rattler flashed some good plays over the 2022 season, but he also had some bad interceptions. On the year, he completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,026 yards, 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Rattler also rushed for three touchdowns. He made huge improvements on accuracy issues at South Carolina, but his propensity to throw interceptions is still a problem.
Rattler was an underwhelming disappointment for Oklahoma in 2021. His lack of performance saw him benched against Texas, and his backup Caleb Williams led the Sooners to a legendary comeback win against the Longhorns. After the season, Rattler transferred to the Gamecocks.
Rattler has a good skill set and looked primed for a huge 2021 season. As a redshirt freshman starter in 2020, Rattler completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,031 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also ran for six scores.
Team sources say they see Rattler as a high-upside pick. They like his big-time arm talent, instincts, athleticism, and irrational confidence. They love Rattler’s ability to ad lib and make plays off script. The big knock on Rattler is his erratic decision-making.

 

[saintmike23]

I wanted Michael Pratt

 

[killerdescore]

Meh
useless

 

[woohoosaint]

Not really sold on him...but I hope that he proves me wrong and we have a future Saints all-time great!

 

[Nolan]

Not a fan.

 

[austxsaintfan]

We had so many other needs. We also have 4 other qb's under contract. I also think Pratt is a better prospect.

 

[Fiyo]

I wanted Pratt but Rattler is interesting because of potential for a higher ceiling … Pratt will be a solid No. 2 for someone … I’ll take it. Haener and Rattler will be 2/3 on way or the other

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

"It's been fun, New Orleans."

- Nathan Peterman, probably

Well since you put it that way, I now like the pick.

 

[woohoosaint]

I wanted Michael Pratt

The no drafting local players policy continues.