Zach Wilson: I would love to be the No. 2 QB in New Orleans
Tyler Shough did not play any quarterback for the Saints on Saturday, but the two players in contention to be his backup both saw action against the Jaguars.
During a preseason game, Zach Wilson had the opportunity to replace Spencer Rattler as the backup quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Rattler started the game and completed 8 of his 11 passes for 42 yards, but he lost a fumble and took two sacks. The Saints opened their drive with a touchdown, but it started when they were already at the Jacksonville 9-yard line.
They also kicked a field goal while Rattler was on the field. Wilson came in and led two scoring drives in the second quarter, but a missed field goal prevented the Saints from adding more points. After the game, Wilson was asked if he believed he demonstrated enough to potentially move above Rattler in the depth chart. "I don’t think about it like that," Wilson stated.
"I’m here to compete. I would love to be the second, I would love to find my way up there. That’s why I chose to come here, to have an opportunity to compete, but it’s out of my control." He added that he felt more experienced and ready after playing in several games and observing various aspects of the game. Head coach Kellen Moore did not commit to any changes in how quarterback practice reps were distributed, but he acknowledged Rattler's positive contributions.
A repeat of Saturday's performance in the team's next preseason game could result in adjustments to the 53-man roster in New Orleans.
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