Tyler Shough is already drawing praise from one of the NFL’s most decorated quarterbacks.
At Peyton Manning’s annual passing academy, the Hall of Famer had warm words for the New Orleans Saints rookie after Shough’s first season. Manning pointed to the value of that year under center and the stability around him heading into the future.
“I know that Tyler got great experience playing as a rookie that’s going to benefit him,” Manning said. “Same coach back, same system with Kellen (Moore) and Nuss (Doug Nussmeier).
I love continuity for young quarterbacks as opposed to different coordinators and different head coaches after their first or second year. That’ll serve him well.”
Shough took over for the final nine weeks of the season and finished 5-4 in those starts. That stretch gave him live reps and, according to Manning, put him in a strong spot going forward.
The Saints’ offense is set up to keep building around that experience in 2026. Shough’s time on the field last year helped him develop chemistry with Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, and Juwan Johnson, and that familiarity should give New Orleans a quicker launch next season.
The continuity doesn’t stop there. Manning noted that Kellen Moore and offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier are both back, which gives the Saints a chance to get rolling in Week 1 instead of spending the early part of the season figuring things out.
Shough is also forming connections with the team’s newer pieces, including Travis Etienne, Jordyn Tyson, and Bryce Lance. That gives New Orleans another layer of potential early production as the offense blends returning relationships with fresh talent.
Moore and Nussmeier were able to work different pieces into the offense last season, and Shough has already shown he can build rapport with receivers. That combination gives the Saints a chance to be productive quickly if everything clicks.
For now, Shough’s first year has already earned him some notable respect, and Manning sees the path ahead as a favorable one. With a year of experience behind him and the same framework around him, the Saints quarterback is positioned to keep climbing in 2026.
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