While it won't be for the starting job, Jake Haener still has quite a bit at stake in his second training camp with the Saints.
Let's get one thing out of the way immediately: there is no open competition for the starting quarterback job with the
For Haener, there might be more at stake than for Rattler. After all, the offensive coordinator at the time he was selected was Pete Carmichael. Different system, different year, and a new draft choice in which to compete for the position.Nov 25, 2022; Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Jake Haener throws a pass against the Wyoming Cowboys / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
In those three years at Fresno State, Haener completed 68.2% of his passes for 9,013 yards with 67 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. He threw for over 300 yards 17 times in 28 outings. His best season statistically was in 2021, when he threw for 4,096 yards with 33 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He was on pace for a similar output in 2022, but missed four contests because of injuries.
Haener's suspension cost him valuable practice and meeting time. Upon his return, he was inactive for most of the remaining games and, not surprisingly, did not see the field for a single snap. Carr started every game last season, but was replaced by Winston in three separate contests because of injuries.Perhaps fortunately for Haener, the offseason change at offensive coordinator will essentially put him on even learning ground as Rattler and even Carr in regards to system familiarity.
At Fresno State, Haener showed the patience to go through his progressions and the vision to dissect defenses. While willing to stand in the pocket for routes to develop, he is also a good enough athlete to escape pressure and throw on the move with accuracy.What is perhaps most interesting about the Saints quarterback situation is the lack of a backup with successful starting experience.
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