Spencer Rattler was named the New Orleans Saints starter for the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals after a battle with rookie Tyler Shough and Jake Haener.Shough, who will turn 26 in September, was selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft with the No. 40 pick, making him one of the oldest rookies in this year's class. He was initially considered the heir to Derek Carr, but after the veteran retired, Shough entered the race to start.However, after Haener was cut and Rattler was named the starter, Shough will have to learn behind the former South Carolina quarterback. Shough's agent, Erik Burkhardt, sent a four-word message about this decision on X."I like the plan," he tweeted.Erik Burkhardt @ErikBurkhardtLINKI like the plan 🤝After an injury-riddled college career, Tyler Shough finally made it to the NFL. Many thought the Saints would pick Shedeur Sanders over him, but Shough won that battle.During his lone season with the Louisville Cardinals, Shough played 12 games and recorded 23 touchdowns against six interceptions while posting a 62.7% completion percentage.Kellen Moore details plan for Tyler Shough behind Spencer RattlerWhile announcing Spencer Rattler as the team's starting quarterback. Saints coach Kellen Moore lauded Tyler Shough's abilities and his willingness to continue to learn at this level."We're really, really fortunate we've got Tyler," Moore said. "Love the development he's had over the course of this offseason. He's done a number of things for the first time in his career, just navigating that. I think that's an important aspect when you're a younger quarterback to let the whole process play itself out. I thought he capped it off with just an excellent performance against Denver in the last preseason game."I'm a big believer in the importance of developing quarterbacks, developing them the right way. There's a process for both of these guys that'll give them the space to develop, and I think we've got two guys that are going to have great careers for us."The Saints will start the season against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 7 in Caesars Superdome.