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Nothing brings avid football fans together like Taysom Hill. Whether he’s dropping back to pass or catching a throw himself, the damage he does to their fantasy football teams and carefully curated data spreadsheets is sure to get Twitter riled up.
On Sunday, Hill committed an even greater sin by signing a two-year, $21 million contract extension with the Saints that includes $16 million in guarantees. It puts him in prime position to take over for Drew Brees in 2021 as the Saints starting quarterback, while also putting football writers across the country in a fit as they try to rationalize how the Saints could spend so irresponsibly.
See the reactions for yourself:
Taysom Hill's greatest contribution to football is what he does to NFL Twitter, and I'm thrilled to have him on the Saints for another year just for that.
— Tom Mantzouranis (@themantz) April 26, 2020
Not unlike when the Colts tried to get ahead of things with Jacoby Brissett last year. If Hill's the Saints starter in 2021, this is a bargain. If not? Then it's … not a bargain. https://t.co/o7dNqhq7UT
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 26, 2020
I have no idea what the Saints are thinking. Thats essentially a 1 year $16M extension.
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) April 26, 2020
Payton been telling y’all how much he likes Taysom and what he sees for him in the future. This proves his point.
— Social Distancer (@diabsoule) April 26, 2020
Sean Payton’s that poker player who tells you exactly what he’s holding all night long, but by the time you figure out he’s been telling the truth, it’s too late. https://t.co/S09zufoqFN
— Nola Flynt (@eflynt) April 26, 2020
*rubs eyes* https://t.co/FCtk8kJBvc
— Patrick Claybon (@PatrickClaybon) April 26, 2020
I really like what the Saints are doing and have done. I do not understand the Taysom stuff. Never have. Not sure I will until I see him…you know…play QB for any sustained period of time. But they can still win a Super Bowl and what they pay him won't matter.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) April 26, 2020
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) April 26, 2020
They bringing in Jameis and just gave Taysom the bag. That’s how good business is done. “I need you as Slash one more year then you have your shot. Don’t worry about Jameis we still believe in you” https://t.co/vIoiOFp3KE
— Just A Guy (@Champ_Ian33) April 26, 2020
Literally cannot believe this is real
— Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) April 26, 2020
Wow. Nice for him. https://t.co/MVQowgVBxE
— Bill Riccette (@Bill_Riccette) April 26, 2020
Also, I have no clue how the Saints create additional salary-cap space out of thin air every…single…year. Absolute masters at massaging their numbers.
— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) April 26, 2020
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) April 26, 2020
This is not an insignificant amount of money. https://t.co/ZqXm96FyOP
— Kevin (@KevinWashJr) April 26, 2020
Saints just put their money where their mouth have been and gave him that Mike Glennon $15-16M deal as a starter for next year. They can get out after that one year just like the Bears could
— Just A Guy (@Champ_Ian33) April 26, 2020
lmao what in the world https://t.co/o7ij3NZq4A
— ᴅᴇʀᴇᴋ (@steeztabor) April 26, 2020
— Black & Gold Review (@BnGreview) April 26, 2020
The timing of Taysom Hill deal is no accident. They needed the cap flexibility of a two year deal (vs. one year tender) to sign Jameis Winston. But news in tandem also has important optics to fans and Taysom camp.
— Saints Happy Hour Podcast (@SaintsHappyHour) April 26, 2020
NFL sportswriters every time Taysom Hill plays an offensive snap: pic.twitter.com/bzKdcxDQQG
— Nick (@Nickolah84) April 26, 2020
if you’re going to give Taysom Hill a lucrative extension (even if most of the $ is in one year) then why sign Jameis? how are all 3 #Saints QBs cool with this? very confusing.
— Chris Brockman (@chrisbrockman) April 26, 2020
Unpopular opinion: The Saints overpaid Taysom Hill.
— ⚜️Socially Distanced Smitty⚜️ (@arffmedic911) April 26, 2020
There's no way the Saints know how old Taysom Hill is.
— Luuuuuuuuu-KA (@patrickkeefe) April 26, 2020
Saints paid Taysom before Kamara or Marcus Williams. Just saying #saints
— Ralph Malbrough (@SaintsForecast) April 26, 2020
Apparently the Saints decided to be stupid today…Taysom gets all that money? Then they sign Jabo for one year?
— kid2KING (@_ImELITE) April 26, 2020
Really a great job by Hill and his agents. Years ago the Saints fought with Drew Brees over the tag value in a contract. They clashed with Jimmy Graham over his role as a receiver. Here they just get a deal done that would make him the highest paid TE & RB and 19th highest QB
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) April 26, 2020
Congrats @T_Hill4 !!!!!! 🎉
You EARNED IT… thru the back door!!!! Just the beginning. #SSGfam https://t.co/enQKtblBom— Erik Burkhardt (@ErikBurkhardt) April 26, 2020
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