Spencer Rattler (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Saints have made their feelings clear on their new quarterback, Spencer Rattler, amid talk of character concerns.

The Saints selected Rattler as the 150th overall pick, scooping him out of the fifth round of last month’s NFL Draft.

While the former South Carolina signal-caller wasn’t among the top QB prospects of the recent class, he wasn’t expected to slip as far.

Rattler’s attitude came under question after a clip from the Netflix series, ‘QB1: Beyond The Lights’ went viral. He was also understood to show some bad form after Lincoln Riley made Caleb Williams the starter over him following some early struggles at Oklahoma in 2021.

The QB transferred to South Carolina and managed to rebuild his image. However, he was never able to live the video down.

The New Orleans Saints Had “Zero Problems”

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler revealed having spoken to someone at the organization who disclosed that there was never an issue with Rattler despite the supposed concerns.

“The slide to the fifth round was unexpected,” Fowler said on SportsCenter in quotes transcribed by On3. “There was some stuff about the character from his high school days in a documentary that wasn’t flattering. I talked to the Saints about that with somebody there. They said they had zero problems with it.

“He had clearly matured from all that, it really didn’t come up all that much in their team interviews of Rattler. So at that point in the fifth round, they just thought they were getting really good value and this could be their number two quarterback behind Derek Carr.”

Spencer Rattler has an opportunity to become a starting quarterback for the Saints in the future, and time will tell whether he makes the best of it.

For now, he’s looking to make an impression at the team’s rookie minicamp, which kicked off on Friday.

Zara and Mike Tindall's latest decision has reflected their shared desire to maintain strong ties to the Royal Family.

Zara and Mike previously 'wanted to live in Australia', but their plans have now changed (Image: GETTY)Zara and Mike Tindall have reportedly made a huge life decision that's filled King Charles with "extreme joy" as it shows "their commitment". The couple were previously said to be "toying with the idea" of moving to Australia.

But sources have now said Zara and Mike have compromised on their plans. Instead of moving to the other side of world permanently, Mike and Zara will dedicate a significant amount of their time to Australia in the coming years.

Zara and Mike currently live on Princess Anne's Gloucestershire estate with their three young children - Mia, 10, Lena, five, and three-year-old Lucas.

The source, who previously spoke to Express.co.uk, added that their decision shows their commitment to the King and the Royal Family.

The decision has reportedly filled the King with "extreme joy" after he expressed to courtiers that he wanted to avoid another "Megxit" within the Royal Family.

King Charles is close to his niece, Zara Tindall (Image: GETTY)

The source added: "Mike and Zara had both been toying with the idea of moving to Australia for a while but have finally reached the decision that it wouldn’t be right to uproot their family at this time.

"However, there are plans for the family to spend more time in Australia over the coming years which includes both winter and summer holidays abroad with the children [Mia, Lena and Lucas]."

Mike, 45, previously spoke of his love for Australia and his desire to move there. He said: "If we weren't so deeply rooted in England, Australia would be our top pick for a home.

"Australians have a great sense of humour, they like a bit of banter, they don't mind having a go at each other, they don't take each other too seriously... and I'm all about that."

Zara and Mike pictured with their two eldest children last year (Image: GETTY)

As well as their devotion to the King, Princess Anne is also said to not want her only daughter and her family to move across the world.

The source added: "When the idea was discussed seriously during a sit-down, it drew blank faces and teary eyes from several members of the family.

"It became instantly clear that it wasn’t a move that could ever become permanent. Longer periods of time will be spent in Australia instead."

The couple, who are not official working royals, will soon celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary in July.