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Morning links: Taysom Hill’s battle for backup Saints QB takes next step; Utes 3rd in Pac-12 power rankings

Training camp has kicked off for the New Orleans Saints, and for former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill, the next stage in vying for the team’s backup quarterback spot is in motion.

Hill is in competition with veteran NFL quarterback Tom Savage — who had regular-season playing experience in Houston — to back up All-Pro QB Drew Brees, while rookie J.T. Barrett will also be hoping to grab some reps.

NOLA.com’s Josh Katzenstein broke down the top five Saints position battles in 2018 training camp, and plenty of room was reserved for the backup QB competition.