When the New Orleans Saints drafted former Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough in the second round with the No. 40 pick, fans probably didn't think he'd be thrust into starter conversations mere weeks after the draft.

For his part, Shough is reportedly feeling confident about his chances to earn the starting job in his rookie season. "The door is open with Derek Carr retiring, but I was hearing that Shough felt pretty good about his chances,

Early Saturday morning, the New Orleans Saints announced quarterback Derek Carr's retirement. Carr spent 11 seasons in the NFL but a shoulder injury cut his career short at the age of 34. For the Saints,