The New Orleans Saints may have the best quarterback depth chart in the NFL heading into 2020.
The Saints made some major moves at the QB position over the weekend. A report surfaced on Sunday morning that they have agreed to a one-year deal with Jameis Winston, who will serve as a backup behind Drew Brees. Hours later, news broke that New Orleans has signed Taysom Hill to a new two year-deal that tacks a year onto his previous contract. The team is paying hill a whopping $16 million guaranteed over that span.
The #Saints 2-year deal with Taysom Hill is for $21 million with $16 million guaranteed. It also includes another $1 million in earnable incentives. Very, very nice numbers to keep Hill in the fold through the 2021 season.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) April 26, 2020
That should end any speculation that the Saints are not committed to Hill as their quarterback once Brees retires. Though, the guaranteed money could be a reflection of the way they view Hill as more than just a QB.
There has been talk about Brees sharing more snaps with Hill in 2020, and the 41-year-old says he is open to that. Hill was a major factor for the Saints in the postseason last year and wowed fans with his versatility. He only attempted six passes in 2019, but he rushed for 156 yards and a touchdown on 27 attempts and caught 19 passes for 234 yards and six scores.
Hill wants to be viewed as a franchise quarterback, and the addition of Winston does not mean the Saints have changed their mind about him. Hill’s new contract is proof of that.
