A second-round pick, Shough (pronounced "shuck") was the third QB selected in this year's draft. Shough was plagued by injuries in his seven-year college career, finally staying healthy enough last season to throw for 3,195 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions. But he completed only 62.7 percent of his passes, making accuracy a bit of a concern, especially downfield. At 6-5, 219, Shough has good size with a strong arm and solid mechanics but has limited mobility. He'll also turn 26 a few weeks into the season, which likely limits his room for growth. The Saints, though, might need him as early as Week 1. Derek Carr has a shoulder injury and it's uncertain when he'll be healthy. Behind Shough are unimpressive backups Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. If Shough finds himself under center, he'll have a few good receiving options, including Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Alvin Kamara likely will handle a lot of the workload for new head coach Kellen Moore, who likes to lean on his running backs, confining Shough to a game-manager role.
