The New Orleans Saints have turned the page at quarterback, naming rookie Tyler Shough their new starter heading into Week 9. Yet even with the promotion, the young signal-caller isn’t celebrating much. His honest comments painted a realistic picture of where the team stands after a brutal start to the 2025 NFL season.

The decision to elevate Shough comes after the team benched Spencer Rattler in the Week 8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That defeat dropped the Saints to 1-7, a record that has made optimism scarce inside the locker room. Still, the rookie quarterback's maturity shined through as he took time to meet individually with receivers, setting the tone for accountability.

ESPN’s Katherine Terrell posted on her X (formerly known as Twitter) account, highlighting how the

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