We all remember Taysom Hill. The undrafted rookie quarterback out of BYU, by some estimations, played himself onto the Green Bay Packers’ roster during training camp.
He had a hell of an argument. Hill outplayed last year’s training camp darling, Joe Callahan. He was exciting. He brought a playmaking dimension to the game most guys don’t have, mostly because he can run and he’s fast as hell.
A 4.42 40 will tell you that.
Alas, Hill did not make the final roster. I predicted exactly that, saying the Packers were only keeping two quarterbacks. Unfortunately, at this point, that second guy was Brett Hundley.
In true Ted Thompson fashion, Hill was released with the idea that the Packers would bring him back to the practice squad. Hill was instead claimed by the New Orleans Saints. He’s been their third-string quarterback since.
And now, he’s apparently also a damn special teams demon.
It’s completely ironic to me since the Packers always talk about special teams play being responsible for filling out the bottom of the roster. Of course, the Packers never thought to try Hill there.
The Saints have. Taysom Hill played special teams against Carolina on Sunday.
And here you go.
Taysom Hill scares punter into a failed punt attempt. #BYU pic.twitter.com/sDUnAQejL0
— Ben Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) December 3, 2017
When a QB gets a tackle on special teams @T_Hill4!
Sean Payton loved it! #GoSaints https://t.co/zrPs2lw3IP
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 4, 2017
Hey, hindsight is 20/20, but good thing the Packers cut this guy.
What? You’re telling me speed works well on special teams?
Get out of here!
That’s the only reason Jeff Janis is on the damn roster. They don’t give him any snaps on offense. Unfortunately, it looks like the guy who should have been the real backup quarterback — or at least the future backup quarterback — was sent packing. And he could have played special teams!
The Saints are keeping Hill on their roster for a reason. There’s even word he might be the heir apparent to Drew Brees, but for now, get the hell out there and excel on special teams!
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During the telecast the commentators made sound like he is Brees replacement and Sean Payton really likes him
Another brilliant move by the packers inept brain trust.
I wonder what the conversation was during roster cutdowns? I hope they honestly didn’t think he would clear waivers
But Mcarthy is a “highly successful coach” and Thompson is one of the smartest GMs ever. How did this happen?? Smh