In no way, shape or form is Spencer Rattler new to this.

The second-year quarterback played in seven games and started six last year as a rookie, when he completed 130 of 228 passes for 1,317 yards and four touchdowns, with five interceptions.

But suggesting it totally will be a familiar feel for him Sunday, when he starts the New Orleans Saints' season opener against Arizona in the Caesars Superdome, almost would be laughable.

Rattler entered the hardest of knocks last season, playing with lineups more patchwork than a quilt.

Erik McCoy (center) missed five of Rattler's six starts with injury; Cesar Ruiz (right guard) was absent for two; Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed (receivers) missed four and five, respectively; Taysom Hill (tight end) was out for five of them; and Alvin Kamara (

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