{"id":83935,"date":"2020-04-01T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=83935"},"modified":"2021-03-12T19:20:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T00:20:06","slug":"third-string-quarterback-new-orleans-saints-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/04\/01\/third-string-quarterback-new-orleans-saints-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Third String Quarterback Key For 2020 New Orleans Saints"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, Sean Payton<\/a><\/strong> stated Taysom Hill<\/a><\/strong> earned the right to be the backup quarterback to Drew Brees<\/a><\/strong>. This was no shock. In fact, Hill may have been the starter if Drew Brees ended up retiring after last season. Regardless, the New Orleans Saints have two quarterbacks on the roster. Bringing in a third is normal business coming into a new season. Usually, there can be a battle for the backup position, but the question already has been answered. In 2020, the third-string quarterback has a chance to become involved in the offense this year.<\/p>\n

Taysom Hill’s Backup Could Play Pivotal Role<\/h2>\n

Hill is no Longer Expendable<\/h3>\n

The fact of the matter is, Taysom Hill is now the insurance policy. He is the guy who comes in just in case. Well, the \u201cjust in case\u201d occurred last year, when Drew Brees went down for five games. Historically, Brees has typically stayed healthy since he\u2019s been taking snaps in the black and gold.<\/p>\n

But now, being at the age of 41 all bets are off. Hill has to be ready to go in a moment’s notice. Sean Payton is creative. He\u2019s dynamic. He\u2019s also not an idiot. Does anyone really believe he\u2019d allow Hill to be running through defenders and blocking punts if he was the primary backup? No way. Supposedly, Hill will be utilized similarly to 2019, but the thought of him going \u201cBeast Mode\u201d as a backup makes little sense.<\/p>\n

So, here\u2019s my pitch. Add a pocket knife to the toolbox. In other words, get a third string quarterback that can pound the ball like Hill and play a little quarterback. Not to mention, run a 4.4 40-yard dash. Surely, the shoes are huge to fill. But remember, Hill was an Undrafted free agent. Now he\u2019s awfully close to becoming the heir apparent to Drew Brees. For this reason, it\u2019s pertinent to keep Taysom Hill healthy. And just yesterday, Sean Payton announced Drew Brees\u2019 last season is here. The news just broke.<\/p>\n

Under these new circumstances, the third quarterback could play a pivotal role in being a customized version of Taysom Hill. Here\u2019s a few names that come to mind.<\/p>\n

The Big Three to Replace the Original Swiss Army Knife<\/h3>\n

Bryce Perkins<\/strong> is surely a prospect on my list. Perkins is a dual-threat quarterback looking for a place to land after the NFL Draft and is a human highlight reel. Moreover, he\u2019s been consistent, completing 64.5% in 2018 and 64.4% over the last couple years. Also, he\u2019s run for 20 touchdowns and averaged about 800 yards per year on the ground. The common knock on the dual-threat quarterbacks is running too soon, and this rings true for Perkins. He also has a tendency to lock in on a target and doesn\u2019t look off. His arm is good enough to play in the NFL. He\u2019s got to be coached up for sure. The potential is there though.<\/p>\n

The obvious choice would be Jalen Hurts<\/strong><\/a>. However, getting Hurts will surely cost a draft pick. He\u2019s projected to go somewhere between the third and fourth round. \u00a0Honestly, Hurts isn\u2019t one of my favorites but the tape doesn\u2019t lie. And the stats are hefty.<\/p>\n

Khalil Tate<\/strong><\/a> is easily my favorite of the three. He\u2019s got cheetah speed. The touch is silky smooth. Ultimately, he could come in at a moment’s notice to run Taysom Hill plays. Tate can throw the ball long with stealth accuracy. Ultimately, he’s the perfect third string quarterback prospect for the New Orleans Saints.<\/p>\n