Spencer Rattler talks getting benched for Caleb Williams, current relationship with former Oklahoma teammate
By Luke Greco
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Spencer Rattler was in his third season at Oklahoma in 2021 and had the Sooners 5-0 heading into their rivalry matchup with the Texas Longhorns. It was at this time that the emergence of Caleb Williams started.
Rattler started the game 8 for 15 with 1 interception, and the Sooners found themselves down 28-7 after the first quarter. Williams then took over and led Oklahoma to a comeback victory, outscoring Texas 35-10 in the second half to go on and win the Red River Rivalry. From that moment on, Williams was the starter at Oklahoma, and Rattler was his backup.
As Rattler’s New Orleans Saints prepare to face Williams’ Chicago Bears this Sunday, Rattler reflected back on this time and his relationship with his former OU teammate.
“We all have our own paths, and we’ve got to do our best with our own paths,” Rattler said. “It is what it is. The past is the past. We’re focused on the present and the future, but I would say, yeah, that definitely led me to South Carolina. It was a blessing in disguise that I got to play with the Gamecocks and develop there, get ready to the league after that.”
When asked what his relationship with Williams was like, Rattler responded with a simple “Cordial.”
“I’ll say what’s up to him at the game. I’ve got respect for him. Good player,” Rattler said.
The two former Oklahoma quarterbacks are set to face off in the NFL on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
