Everyone in the world thought that Sean Payton would trade for Taysom Hill after landing with the Denver Broncos. It\u2019s easy to see why, as the former Saints head coach seems to have an unjustified fascination with what the former undrafted free agent can bring to the table. Since entering the NFL, New Orleans has used the BYU product as a quarterback, tight end, and special teams ace while also giving him a four-year, $40 million contract.<\/p>\n
Payton gave Taysom Hill that massive deal while he was still with New Orleans, but the Saints have yet to trade him. However, his tenure with the club could be coming to an end. During a recent appearance at the NFL owner\u2019s meeting, head coach Dennis Allen didn\u2019t exactly stand by his player when asked about a potential trade.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, that conversation (regarding a Taysom Hill trade) has not been broached. Look, I feel like Sean has tried to get everyone to go to Denver with him, so we\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s worth noting that Allen chuckled before giving that response, and his mention of Payton trading for every Saint is clear hyperbole, so it\u2019s important to take the statement with a bit of salt. However, every joke contains a little bit of truth, and a Taysom Hill trade would make plenty of sense for New Orleans.<\/p>\n
As of this posting, the Swiss Army knife carries a $15.79 million cap hit. This is a lot of money for any team, but it\u2019s especially worrisome for New Orleans. The Saints are always drowning in salary cap debt, and they can clear $10 million in much-needed cap space if they release Taysom Hill after June 1st.<\/p>\n
While the Broncos are definitely the most likely target, they won\u2019t be the only team interested in a potential Taysom Hill trade. Even if it\u2019s for nothing more than a late-round pick swap, several teams should be at least passively interested in the versatile offensive weapon.<\/p>\n
While Sean Payton is the clear selling point, the Broncos roster could genuinely benefit from a Taysom Hill trade. After releasing Russell Wilson<\/a>, the team needs a quarterback and doesn\u2019t have the resources to grab an elite prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft<\/a>. Payton believes in Hill\u2019s abilities, so the veteran could be a short-term bridge option if paired with a second-round quarterback like Bo Nix.<\/p>\n Lamar Jackson is one of the best quarterbacks in football, but the reigning MVP could use a better backup. Taysom Hill has the athleticism to operate in this scheme for short bursts of time, and a trade could also give the Ravens some insurance at tight end. Baltimore uses tight ends more than any other team and could use a backup plan if something happens to Mark Andrews or Isaiah Likely.<\/p>\nBaltimore Ravens<\/h4>\n
San Francisco 49ers<\/h4>\n