A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Monday, May 12

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Rod Walker: Tyler Shough a step closer to being Saints starting QB after Derek Carr's retirement

Tyler Shough's road to becoming a starting quarterback has all of sudden become a lot smoother than the New Orleans' street he recently encountered. The latter road busted the tires on his truck when he hit one of those notorious New Orleans potholes. But the other road, the one that may lead him to taking the first snap for the Saints this season, has one less obstacle now that Derek Carr announced his retirement Saturday morning.SEE MORE >>

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Saints rookie Tyler Shough on QB battle in New Orleans: 'That's all you can ask for is an opportunity'

The Saints will hold a quarterback competition this summer in the aftermath of Derek Carr's decision to retire.The newest member of New Orleans' QB room who figures to feature prominently in the position battle, Saints second-round pick Tyler Shough is currently focused on himself and helping the team in any way he can heading into his first season as a pro.SEE MORE >>

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