Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver just learned a hard lesson the hard way: don’t give bulletin board material to a quarterback. After calling Saints QB Tyler Shough a “poor man’s Josh Allen,” Weaver watched Shough lead New Orleans to a 24-17 win over his Ravens, sealed by a controversial fourth-quarter touchdown. It’s a classic tale of talking too much, and the Saints absolutely loved it.
“Poor Man” Shough Gets the Last Laugh
Weaver, known for his defensive prowess, had actually tried to be complimentary of Shough. He told reporters last week that Shough “has all the arm talent in the world [and] can run. I don’t think he gets enough credit for how good [of] an athlete he is.” Weaver, who was Miami’s defensive coordinator when the Dolphins played New Orleans last season, even went on to say that with more reps and talent around him, the “sky’s the limit for the kid.” He praised the Saints for upgrading their offensive line and having tremendous skill players. But, man, that “poor man” part? That’s what everybody latched onto, and it fired up the entire Saints locker room.
Saints coaches started calling Shough “Poor Man” all week long, turning Weaver’s backhanded compliment into pure motivation. Shough himself admitted after the win that he “loved it” and knew what Weaver meant, but added, “obviously [Allen’s] an elite player, but it fires me up.” And it showed. That controversial touchdown in the final quarter was the dagger, forcing Weaver to joke with reporters that he’s done calling any other quarterbacks “poor man” because “that is probably what propelled [Shough] essentially over the end zone.” You gotta love a guy who can admit when he messed up!
Shough Is Making a Name For Himself, No Matter What They Call Him
Forget the “poor man” label, because the 26-year-old Tyler Shough is seriously making a name for himself early this season. Through just two games, he’s put up 662 passing yards, thrown four touchdowns, and only two interceptions. On the ground, he’s added 31 rushing yards and two more touchdowns, proving he’s absolutely the athletic threat Weaver described. His performance has led the Saints to a 1-1 record, and honestly, they were just one failed two-point conversion away from being 2-0 after an overtime loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1.
While nobody’s rushing to compare him directly to Josh Allen, Shough is clearly building something special in New Orleans. The Saints are definitely happy to have “Poor Man” on their side, especially when he’s delivering clutch wins like this. It’s clear this young QB thrives on that kind of fire, and this win against the Ravens isn’t just a notch in the win column, it’s a statement that he’s ready to compete.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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