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A first impression can make or break you. For New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, he did it right after his arrival in his new city.
Tyler Shough impresses during first meal in New Orleans
According to Fletcher Mackel, the rookie quarterback ate his first meal in New Orleans at Dragos Seafood, alongside owner Tommy Cvitanovich. Shough received a gleaming review in his first outing as a Saint.
The young QB was described as polite, respectful, smart, and humble. Plenty of characteristics that Kellen Moore saw in Shough before picking him 40th overall in this year's draft.
Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough is in NOLA.
— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) April 30, 2025
His first meal…a New Orleans institution, @DragosSeafood with owner Tommy Cvitanovich.
I’m told the dinner lasted 3 hours and everyone loved Shough.
“He’s smart and polite, but we were most impressed by how respectful and humble he is.” pic.twitter.com/xMHIzHwOFW
Shough's leadership will be a factor for Saints
This report won't surprise Shough's former teammates, coaches, or anyone that knows him, probably. He's been regarded as a bright, young QB who led any team he was on during his college career.
New Saints cornerback and former teammate of Shough, Quincy Riley, had a strong statement about the QB's character following the draft.
"A quarterback that is a real leader. The first day he got to Louisville, he had an immediate leadership impact. The throws I see him make in practice, I always say he's the best quarterback in the draft — not being biased because he's my teammate, but (because of) the things I see him do in practice and off the field.
We'd watch film before practice with the team, but as soon as we'd get done with practice, I would see him be in there for hours watching film after practice. And it was like, 'Oh yeah, this is the quarterback I want on my team. And he knows how to win games, and he brings so much swag to the team, too.." -- Riley on Shough via Luke Johnson
Tyler Shough and Quincy Riley, who were teammates at Louisville, are reunited in NOLA ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/xHLd3kare5
— Boot Krewe Media (@BootKreweMedia) April 26, 2025
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm on Tyler Shough: "I just think he's a talented young man who's hungry and wants to do great things."
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) April 26, 2025
Shough clearly has the sort of head on his shoulders that will help him find success in the pros. Hopefully, he can stay healthy and keep developing for the Saints as their long-term answer at the quarterback position.
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