Former Louisville football star Tyler Shough has been throwing darts all off-season for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints drafted the former star at Louisville with the eighth pick in the second round, and the No. 40 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Shough is emerging as many experts' favorite quarterback from this draft. The former Cardinal's offseason tape has already left experts speechless, as many are left leaving practice saying 'Oh my God.'
Well, Shough is now trending in the news with the Saints, as he has yet to sign his contract and is now demanding a guaranteed deal from the Team.
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Former Louisville QB Tyler Shough presses Saints with bold contract demand
While this might seem like a big ask from the 25-year-old rookie, it is actually becoming normal for second-round players to ask for this. Just 36 players who were drafted have not yet signed their contracts, and 30 of those players are from the second round, Shough included.
Shough is expected to start for the Saints next season after Derek Carr retired, making his ask for a guaranteed contract respectable. Joel Corry of CBS Sports reported that Shough is 'insisting' on a fully guaranteed contract.
"The second-round signings have come to a grinding halt because of 40th overall pick Tyler Shough, who was the eighth player selected in the round. According to sources, Shough is insisting on a fully guaranteed contract since he is expecting to be the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback for the 2025 regular-season opener with Derek Carr recently retiring."Joel Corry
The former Cardinal is being smart and trying to get his money's worth, especially if he is starting next season. Shough has shown nothing but promise in OTAs this offseason and has the full potential to lead the Saints and beat Spencer Rattler for the starting job.
The Saints' official training camp starts July 22, and all players are expected to be there. Louisville and Saints fans will keep an eye out on Shough's holdout and just how serious he is.
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