The Saints have one of the more innovative offenses in the NFL and a big piece of that is Taysom Hill.
Hill is officially listed as a quarterback, but that’s actually what he does the least of in this offense.
“I mean, Taysom Hill plays quarterback for them,” Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards said Thursday. “He plays receiver for them. He plays tight end for them. He’ll play running back for them. So it just depends on the different packages, what they’re asking him to do, where he lines up and what they’re trying to get accomplished with him.”
On the season, Hill has been on the field for about 20 percent of the Saints’ offense snaps. Hill has rushed 27 times for 156 yards and a touchdown. He’s thrown six times, completing three passes for 55 yards. And he’s also caught 19 passes for 234 yards. A ridiculous six of those 19 catches have gone for touchdowns.
Hill is more than just a gimmick player, and the Vikings will have to keep an eye on him. It takes just one play.
