Who Should I Start? Tyler Shough or Keon Coleman

Saturday, July 19, 1:30 PM

The New Orleans Saints and quarterback Tyler Shough reached an agreement on Saturday on a four-year, fully-guaranteed rookie deal worth $10,795,000, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Shough, who was taken 40th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, is the last player that was taken this year to secure a fully-guaranteed deal. Although Shough will have competition from Spencer Rattler for the starting QB job in his rookie season, he figures to be the favorite to start under center in Week 1 this fall after Derek Carr's abrupt retirement this offseason. The 25-year-old spent seven years in college, so he has plenty of experience, and he threw for 3,195 yards and 23 yards in 2024 at Louisville. He has good size and arm strength, but his downfield accuracy is a concern. There won't be much fantasy upside here early on if he wins the starting gig. Think low-end QB2 as a game manager more than anything.

Sunday, July 27, 1:39 PM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has been impressed with second-year wideout Keon Coleman early in training camp. "He's taking that next step for sure. I mean today, dude put on a show," Shakir said. Coleman got off to an inconsistent start in minicamp, but he appears to have put that behind him early in camp. The Bills are hoping that the 22-year-old will take the next step in 2025 after he disappointed with 29 receptions for 556 yards and four touchdowns in 13 regular-season games (12 starts). The good thing is that he averaged 19.2 yards per catch, and Amari Cooper is no longer on the team. If Joshua Palmer is used as more of the team's deep threat, Coleman could be freed up for more underneath routes and more yards-after-the catch potential. It's a good start in camp for a receiver that could be an excellent value pick in upcoming fantasy drafts.