Saints’ Nation, it’s rookie time. After Derek Carr got injured, the Saints decided to go ahead with Spencer Rattler. Though the quarterback lost his debut game against the Buccaneers, the team is going ahead with him in the week 7 game against the Broncos.

His parents are on the 7th cloud. After all, these are the moments his parents wished for their entire life. Here’s a look at his life.

Who is Spencer Rattler’s father Michael Rattler and mother Susan Konkel?

The quarterback was born on September 24, 2000, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the first child of his parents. Both worked hard to provide a good education to their only son. Michael was a regional sales representative for Citizens’ Automobile and Recreation Finance. Other than that, he has only one passion, supporting his son, which he does by going to practice and games.

Spencer Rattler’s other rock, his mom, Susan Konlen, teaches at Paradise Valley Unified School District. Her teaching experience exceeds over 30 years. Like her husband, Mike, Susan also celebrated her children’s achievements by posting family photos on Instagram and other apps.

There is one more family member we can’t miss. His younger sister, Olivia Rattler. She likes to play volleyball which she has been playing since the age of 6. Spencer Rattler’s sister has participated in beach volleyball training and games with Scottsdale’s RPM Sand program.

Among all the family members, his father supported him the most.

How did Spencer Rattler’s father help him become a good QB?

Rattler Sr. himself was a football player during his younger days. He later coached many clubs and teams in different leagues. Hence, when the time came for his son to choose a game, he gave him the free hand to choose any game of his liking. So, Spencer played baseball, basketball, and football while growing up.

In 2021, Rattler got benched in the 2nd quarter for Caleb Williams, and then didn’t play the entire season. The young boy decided to play for another team. While a few people might have criticized the decision, Michael didn’t even flinch. He supported his son’s decision.

Riding on such backing by his father, the rookie quarterback has made strides in his career. He was the 150th overall pick of the Saints in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now, he has the chance of becoming the hero of the franchise. They are struggling at 2-4 after 6 games. If he can take them to victory, his career graph will go up soon.