ESPN insider Pete Thamel said during NFL Draft coverage on Friday that questions about Spencer Rattler’s attitude and work ethic have led to him falling in the draft. Entering Round 4 and Day 3 of the draft, Spencer Rattler is still on the board.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer took to Twitter on Saturday to defend his former quarterback.
Beamer had this to say about Thamel’s report:
“Such a tired, lazy narrative. And bullcrap. None of the NFL teams that called me said that…. And any team that thinks that clearly hasn’t done their research,” Shane Beamer posted.
“He dealt with adversity at OU in a class way, came to SC, was a great player and was voted by his TEAMMATES as a captain… TWO YEARS IN A ROW. He’s a great person, great player and some team is getting a future starter today.”
That is obviously high praise from Beamer, and it completely contradicts what Thamel had to say Friday night.
There indeed may be concerns from NFL teams about Spencer Rattler. However, Beamer feels strongly that he is an excellent person, player and teammate and will be successful in the NFL.
ESPN analyst calls for Dallas Cowboys to look at Spencer Rattler in 2024 NFL Draft
Spencer Rattler may not have to wait long to hear his name called on Saturday, and if he does come off the board early, an ESPN analyst believes the Dallas Cowboys are a potential landing spot.
The Cowboys still have multiple needs entering the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft. ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum joined SportsCenter on Saturday and shared who he believes the Cowboys should take.
Tannenbaum feels strongly that Dallas should give a hard look to former South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler.
“The Dallas Cowboys actually need to start at the quarterback position given the uncertainty of Dak Prescott,” Tannenbaum said. “You don’t know if he’s going to be there next year with a massive cap number. So let’s look at Spencer Rattler.
“Spencer Rattler got a lot better. He had transferred [to South Carolina] from Oklahoma, and he can make all the throws. Very good athlete. I thought he did a good job this year at South Carolina.”
If the Dallas Cowboys are indeed going to draft Rattler, they may need to move up to do so. The former five-star recruit is one of the top players available entering the fourth round, and the Cowboys do not have a pick until the fifth round, as things stand.
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