New Orleans Saints, Taysom Hill agree to four-year deal ($40M - could be $95M)

[underpants]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32692297/new-orleans-saints-taysom-hill-agree-four-year-deal-pays-according-position-sources-say

Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Hill's new deal will pay him $40 million over the next four years if he remains in his current role in which he serves as backup quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end, as well as being a special teams ace. However, the deal can be worth up to $95 million if Hill becomes the Saints' starting quarterback over the next four years.

The deal includes $22.5 million in guarantees. Hill, 31, was scheduled to become a free agent after this season after he signed a two-year, $21 million extension with the Saints in 2020.

New Orleans will be facing severe salary-cap constraints again next offseason, which will force the team to part ways with some key players for the second straight year -- and could limit how much the team is able to spend on a starting quarterback. Winston is also scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent as he recovers from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 8.

Hill has had a quiet season so far. He is 7-of-8 passing for 56 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. He has run the ball 20 times for 104 yards and three TDs. And he has four catches for 52 yards.

[True Dough]

1. I am a fan!

He is a true utility player and I think the Saints should be incorporating him in more "trick" plays.

[rampartc]

2. hill is a great athlete who is a little slow on the release to be a starting qb

he had a bad concussion a few weeks ago and currently a foot injury.

jamis winston is out for the season and trevor simeon has been unimpressive in 3 straight losses.

the saints are not out of the playoffs yet. hill was 3-1 as a starter last season. give him the ball.

also on the roster is rookie ian book, winningist qb in notre dame history.