New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton wants everyone to know that he’s got jokes. When asked about the emergency options at offensive line when injuries struck the unit on Monday Night Football, Payton was quick to suggest the next man up: backup quarterback Taysom Hill.
Payton was only kidding around – the Saints have plenty of other options, come on – but it feels like Hill could hold his own as a blocker in a tight spot. He’s done nearly everything else, lining up at tight end, taking snaps out of the shotgun, returning kickoffs, blocking punts, and covering kicks downfield.