NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints (5-12)

Expectations

Twice since the 2000 season, the Saints bounced back from 3-13 records the previous year to make the playoffs with a new coach and new quarterback. The first instance came under coach Jim Haslett with veteran Jeff Blake, acquired in free agency, under center until an injury elevated younger QB Aaron Brooks into that role. The second time was in 2006 with then-rookie coach Sean Payton and veteran free-agent acquisition Drew Brees. This year, it’s rookie coach Kellen Moore and newly named starting QB Spencer Rattler, a second-year pro out of South Carolina. Rattler started six games for the then-injured and since-retired Derek Carr last season and the Saints lost them all. This preseason, Rattler won a competition that came down to

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