Tyler Shough “loved” being called a “poor man’s Josh Allen,” and honestly, who wouldn’t? That’s what Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said about the Saints quarterback last week, probably not knowing he was handing Shough a new mantra for the season. Weaver clearly meant it as a compliment, recognizing some of that elite dual-threat magic. But you know how coaches are, right? Saints staff immediately latched onto it, calling Shough “Poor Man” for the rest of the week. Talk about lighting a fire!
“It Fires Me Up” and He’s Proving Why
Shough himself didn’t shy away from the comparison. “I loved it,” he told Katherine Terrell of ESPN. “I knew what [Weaver] meant by it, but yeah, obviously [Allen] is an elite player, but it fires me up.” That’s the kind of competitor you want leading your squad, someone who takes a high-level comparison and uses it as pure motivation. And he’s already backing it up on the field. Last season, Shough went off for two touchdowns against Weaver’s Dolphins defense, even in a tough 21-17 loss for the Saints. He showed flashes, for sure. But this past Sunday? That’s where things really started to click.
Clutch Performance Making a Name
This weekend, Shough led the Saints to a huge 24-17 victory over the Ravens, showing off his full arsenal. He didn’t just throw for a touchdown, he ran for one too! And the biggest moment? His quarterback sneak with just 1:28 left on the clock was the game-winner. That’s pure clutch, folks. This isn’t just a one-game fluke either. Since Week 10 of last season, Shough has put up 10 fourth-quarter passing and rushing touchdowns. Want to know who leads the league in that same timeframe? Josh Allen, with 11. Yeah, you read that right. Shough is just one short of Allen’s league-leading total in late-game heroics since then. That’s not a “poor man’s” anything, that’s top-tier performance when it matters most!
Wide receiver Chris Olave summed it up perfectly, saying Shough “is making a name for himself in his league and by the end of the year, I feel like he’s going to be one of the top quarterbacks.” If he keeps playing like this, taking that nickname and channeling it into game-winning drives and incredible fourth-quarter stats, he’s absolutely on his way. Get ready for a huge season from this guy, because he’s definitely fired up!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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