Taysom Hill is the New Orleans Saints’ not-so-secret weapon, who just showed that he can do even more things. He is classified as a backup quarterback, but on one drive during Sunday’s NFC Wild Card matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, he was seen running, throwing a deep ball and lead blocking for a touchdown.
Taysom Hill on the last 3 plays of the drive:
– Runs for 11 yards
– Throws a 50-yard bomb
– Lead blocks on the TD ??(via @Saints) pic.twitter.com/KsEfO0bW1V
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 5, 2020
That's our [BACKUP] quarterback ?
…and UNDRAFTED ALL-PRO Punt Returner ‼️ pic.twitter.com/SQ74F0IgWp
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 5, 2020
That drive was brought to you by Taysom. Do-It-All. Hill.@A_kamara6 caps it off ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ATZXQ1nIbP
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 5, 2020
It would probably take less time to determine what Hill can’t do.
Let Taysom Hill get every snap
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) January 5, 2020
Taysom Hill playing with the same consistency at QB, WR, and RB. pic.twitter.com/A6neTcJ54L
— Stadium (@Stadium) January 5, 2020
While NFL legend Drew Brees is the undisputed leader of the Saints offense, Hill is a whole lot more than just a backup quarterback.
Taysom Hill's 50-yard completion to Deonte Harris traveled 54.7 yards in the air, longer than any Drew Brees completion (by air distance) over the last 3 seasons, including playoffs.
Completion Probability: 27.2%#MINvsNO | Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/LeE1UdfP9Q
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) January 5, 2020
Saints: What position do you play
Taysom Hill: Yes pic.twitter.com/5n3y28IWDz
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 5, 2020
Heh.
Update:
Apparently, Hill wasn’t satisfied with his earlier highlights because he just added a touchdown catch to his already incredible game.
What a game for Taysom Hill ?@drewbrees connects with @T_Hill4 for a 20-yard #Saints touchdown! #NFLPlayoffs
?: #MINvsNO on FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/BngxhzS5KF pic.twitter.com/Tndv9BBebn— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
To sum up: In the NFC Wild Card matchup against the Vikings, Hill has run the ball, thrown the ball deep, been the lead blocker for a touchdown and caught a touchdown.
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