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Why did the Saints choose Spencer Rattler as starting QB?

METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore wasn't kidding when he said at the start of training camp that he would wait as long as it took to choose a starting quarterback.

After drafting Tyler Shough with the No. 40 pick, the Saints took 3½ months to make a decision between him and second-year passer Spencer Rattler.

"We used the whole process, obviously as everyone has felt," Moore said Tuesday. "I think that was an important part for these young guys."

Moore looked pleased when he announced that Rattler had won the starting job.