In other words, it is a natural thing for him to execute it with whatever weight he thinks he can handle. Dex was the closest to me in age so growing up a lot of time in the front yard was with him. (Photo via BYU Photos). The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Bench Press; Vertical Jump; Broad Jump; 20-Yard Shuttle; Dynasty . They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. . However, there is one scout that represents an NFC team that said their club alreadyhas Hill slottedas a free safety on their draft board. 16 / 25. Taysom Hill signed a 1 year, $16,300,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including a $8,000,000 signing bonus, $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,300,000. According to a story on Bleacher Report, here's what an average day of practice looks like for Hill: Granted, when you play nearly half the positions on the football field, there's a lot of work to be done in practice. Payton has long said that Hill is talented enough to be an NFL starting quarterback, which is normal. In 2023, Hill will earn a base salary of $1,080,000 and a restructure bonus of $8,820,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,869,000 and a dead cap value of $23,775,000. : #NOvsNYJ on CBS Heading into last weeks matchup against the Titans, Payton said that although Siemian was the starter, the offense would have a number of packages well use for Taysom. Sure enough, the Saints increased Hills role in one way: He played his first snaps of the year on the punt return unit. BYU won 33-28 on a last second touchdown pass. One NFC scout says their team has Taysom Hill as a free safety. Gardner-Johnson using preseason to develop a feel for pro game, Yoga, Pilates and balance challenges: How some Saints take their training outside the box, igler: The top 100 players in New Orleans Saints history, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He couldn't squat that much. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. That amounts to a 71.1% completion rate. IMO Taysom is a (insert position here). "No, I did not picture my career going this way in the NFL," Hill said with a smile. Payton said after playing the Los Angeles Chargers. Payton talks about Hill like hes Superman. Although Mendenhall can't work with Hill specifically anymore, he has forever shaped the coach's perception of the type of quarterback he's looking for: Mendenhall said he couldn't remember who it was, exactly. Steelers' first draft by Khan 'aggressive' Now, learn sixmore facts about the New Orleans signal caller. Then Sitake told Hill to stop. If he isnt, it wont be for lack of trying. @Saints make it a 7-7 ballgame! He was unavailable, having suffered a concussion three weeks earlier while taking a violent hit diving to catch one of Winstons passes. "That's probably the greatest compliment I could pay Taysom, is we want as many of those guys as we can, and he was the one that set the mold.". That's what we've been looking for," Mendenhall said. While Saints head coach Sean Payton wouldn't specifically indicate why (or when) Hill would start over Siemian, but the writing is on the . Safety Tyrann Mathieu speaks with NFL Network on fitting in with New Orleans Saints' defense during 2022 Training Camp. "It doesn't surprise me, it just makes me smile. Here are five questions that could determine that series outcome. While Saints head coach Sean Payton wouldn't specifically indicate why (or when) Hill would start over Siemian, but the writing is on the wall: The Saints are turning to Hill to help jumpstart an offense that's sputtered underneath Trevor Siemian in recent weeks. : NFL app https://t.co/jlj1gcr2VM, Saints RB (knee) and QB (finger) were both full participants in practice today and are on track for Sunday (Rapoport). Every punt is a potential sneak. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. "We're still just kind of learning what we can do with all that stuff. Former BYU linebacker Jordan Pendleton, owner of Pendleton Performance, is a personal trainer who prepares collegians for the NFL scouting combine. It was a natural progression that I followed their example., In Hill's high school weight room in Pocatello, the names of his brothers were on the wall alongside weight lifting records they had set. Yet Hill still managed to end his BYU career with 6,929 passing yards, 43 TD passes, 2,815 rushing yards and 32 rushing TDs. Is Taysom worth rostering in a 12 team .5 ppr 1qb 2flex league with 15 bench/3 taxi spots? As Lukas Matsson closes in on the acquisition of Waystar, Kendall pitches a revolutionary product: fancy retirement homes? Thats how my childhood was. Fellow teammate Alvin Kamara, the Saints'starting running back, ran a 4.56. It was an uphill battle for most of Hill's time at BYU thanks to injuries. "Look, he does so many different things. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Ever since the Lisfranc injury to his right foot in BYUs season opener at Nebraska in 2015, hes focused on the day he could return to the field. On Wednesday, Hill said doing front squats is part of what Wintrich expects in his new workout. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, Payton believes Hill has a chance to be a Steve Young typejust a casual comparison to one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history, apparently in reference to their playing styles and not just their mutual alma mater, BYU. Taysom Hill reached a top speed of 20.43 MPH on this 43-yard run, his fastest speed as a ball-carrier this season and the 6th-fastest speed reached by a QB in 2020. New Orleans has played only seven snaps this season with Winston or Siemian lined up at a position besides QB, so defenses can make substitutions and prepare accordingly. He went up pretty easy. It's easy! Hed be lucky if the CFL called.) But Paytons praise goes above and beyond. With Tom Brady back, can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make another Super Bowl run? Quite a feat since he hasnt played a football game since Oct. 3, 2014, and he spent the holidays limping around with screws in his ankle. In 2023, Hill will earn a base salary of $1,080,000 and a restructure bonus of $8,820,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,869,000 and a dead cap value of $23,775,000. He's tied for ninth on the team in yards per route run, behind all of the full-time wide receivers. The Pac-12 and SEC commissioners will be bringing NIL issues to lawmakers, High school girls golf: 3A region recaps, Richfield, Morgan, Union and Judge Memorial claim region titles, High school boys soccer: 3A/2A second round recap from Wednesdays games, It reportedly wont be long until the Mountain West Conference eliminates divisions, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting. Michael Thomas, who made headlines after signing a $100-million contract extensionwith New Orleans this offseason, ran a 4.57 in the 40. MLBs faster pace has, understandably, made all the headlines. 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When Brees went out with an astounding number of fractured ribs, Winston initially took overbut then Hill started the next four games, with the team going 3-1. Their starter is out for the season. Overall, he probably had the most impressive player at pro day; even more so than likely draft picks Jamaal Williams and Harvey Langi. New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston shares his thoughts on the team's schedule and talks about his recovery for the 2022 NFL season. The door is not closed on Hill at all playing quarterback as Flores also said thatthe scouts at Pro Day liked what they say when he has passing the ball. But Ive never had that problem., I dont know, when I did it that day, I just did one.. Payton talks about Hill as the future of football, but Hill is now 31 years old and hasnt established himself as a starting QB. Finally, happy birthday to my little man, Beau Nixon Hill! All Rights Reserved, BYUs super freak? But the Saints are not like most teams: Their backup quarterback has been playing regularly all season, as a wide receiver, tight end, and special teamer. Why Is He Backing Up Trevor Siemian? He did 435 easy one time and we cut him off there. (Hill finished the year with four special-teams tackles and has three more this season.). Low bar allows you to use the hips/glutes/hams more to squat the weight up, high bar is mostly quads. Question is more like how many QBs would it take to squat that? In 2013, Princeton won the Ivy League with a formation featuring three quarterbacks. The key to winning the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine. I hope to be like Taysom Hill someday., Taysom Hill on his relationship with fellow @BYUfootball alum Steve Young pic.twitter.com/QTjejGYMKE, Taysom Hill with the blocked punt! To do that shows what a freak he is and what a workhorse he is and how strong he is. Offline. Itd be weird if a head coach came out and said that his backup wasnt good enough to start for another team. METAIRIE, La. Hill said when he joined ESPN 960 on March 8, has Hill slottedas a free safety on their draft board, TCU Doesnt Want BYU Fans to Take Over Amon G. Carter Stadium, BYU Lands Commitment From Former Utah State LB AJ Vongphachanh. Hill's time ranks better than some of the most athletic quarterbacks in recent memory: Marcus Mariota (4.52), Russell Wilson (4.55), Cam Newton (4.59), and Tim Tebow (4.71). The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. ", When Payton was asked recently if he has always had all those wrinkles in his mind or if he has been designing them to specifically utilize Hill, Payton joked, "I hadn't given it much thought with Drew, to be honest with you, in 12 years.". The former BYU quarterback has quickly made a name for himself on offense and special teams. 2 quarterback in 2019 when Teddy Bridgewater was filling in for an injured Brees, in a stint that caused his special teams snaps to plummet but continued to give him a mostly . And that may be part of the challenge for this senior BYU quarterback: Hes too strong. Head coach Dennis Allen speaks with NFL Network on quarterback Jameis Winston 'tweaking his foot' at New Orleans Saints camp, expectations in Year 1 as head coach. "He loves it. At Nebraska, Hill got injured in the second quarter. John Beck, the former strong-armed BYU quarterback drafted in the 2007 second round by Miami spent seasons and weight room sessions there, with the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens and is now with the CFLs British Columbia Lions of the CFL. Police raided a home Thursday night on Calef Hill Road and said they seized several pounds of . See where the New Orleans Saints ranked as Next Gen Stats highlights some of the most impressive numbers and data from the top plays of Week 1 during the 2022 NFL season. Hes my 4th after Kyler, Cousins and Cam. I am just talking about playing, so I dont know what that means., A position change is a real possibility and Hill is open to it if he gets the proper time and coaching to learn the new role. His agent, Mark Flores of Pillar Sports Management, echoed the same thing about Hill possibly not playing quarterbackin the NFL, They also can see that he brings other qualities and he could possibly be an H-back, a running back or a safety, Flores told the Salt Lake Tribune. BYU won 52-10. "Absolutely embarrassing that it was the Packers," former Packer linebacker Brady Poppinga tweeted. New Orleans gets back QBs Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian and LB Demario Davis from the COVID-19 list, Saints are starting Ian Book vs. Dolphins with Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian on reserve/COVID-19 list (NFL Network), Taysom Hill finds Callaway for another deep shot! In Weeks 11 and 12, Siemian threw four touchdowns to three interceptions and 377 yards in losses to the Eagles and Bills. Hill missed the 53-man roster cut; Green Bay wanted him back on the practice squad, but the Saints claimed him off waivers instead. Winston significantly outperformed Hill in the 2021 preseason to win the starting job, so it seemed like Hill would be Winstons backup. The key to winning the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine. One of his wildest plays last season came on special teams when he came right up the middle to block a punt against Tampa Bay. . He struggles while throwing the ball deep: Hill has four catches for 52 yards at receiver in 2021. Instead, Payton is starting an off-the-street journeyman, and Hills role is just as unclear as ever. On Aug. 3, USA Today national college writer Dan Wolkens story on Hills summer internship with Pelion Venture Partners included a weight room tale about the BYU senior. You are using an out of date browser. Apparently Payton is stealing some of his ideas from the Marvel movie universe. I heard stories of what they (ASU) were doing in the offseason and of him setting the squat record at Arizona State. He returned and played in the one play into the fourth quarter. Oh, he loves it," Brees said. 5 jersey. Wow, that is insane ! and quarterback Taysom Hill take snaps during NFL football training camp in Metairie, Friday, July 30, 2021. . Taysom Hill, whose strength awes, uplifts Cougars. : #NOvsATL on FOX Words cannot describe the love and gratitude Emily and I are feeling right now. though Winston only came off the bench four . Here's why the Saints are probably doing it: MORE:Where did Taysom Hill get his name from? In the plainest terms: Hill went 3-1 last season in Drew Brees' absence, while Siemian is currently 0-4 as a starterentering "Thursday Night Football." Two superhero quarterbacks on the field at the same time. Ive never heard of a quarterback doing a 430-pound front squat, said BYUs new conditioning coach Frank Wintrich. New Orleans Saints collapse continues on Thanksgiving with fourth straight loss, Tom Brady gets Rob Gronkowski back, Buccaneers back in win column, Saints' Sean Payton defends 'super aggressive' approach after fans boo clock management, Why Saints quarterback Jameis Winston isn't motivated by revenge vs. 74 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2022" rankings. I did a back squat of 500, then they stopped me, he said. Quarterback Taysom Hill answers questions during BYU Media Day at BYU Broadcasting in Provo on Thursday, June 30, 2016. And he does basically anything physically that I could ever imagine," said Mendenhall, who said it wasn't just Hill's athleticism, but the combination of power and speed, great decision-making and his character as a role model that made the "superhero" idea so fitting. For years, Sean Payton has raved about the potential of his teams do-everything super backup. Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) and other seniors are honored prior to the game against Fresno in Provo Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. I know he was there every day working his butt off. Hill is out there making catches while the majority of his backup peers are collecting paychecks behind a pane of glass that reads BREAK IN CASE OF QB EMERGENCY. Taysom Hill, the Saints' do-everything athlete, is listed at 6-foot-2, 221 pounds and reportedly ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds at BYU's pro day in 2017. However, Hill wasn't consistent enough as a passer this offseason to lock down the No. Since 2017, New Orleans coach Sean Payton has been trying to make Taysom Hill happen, with varying degrees of success. But never a quarterback. -- Drew Brees laughed when he was asked how much fun Sean Payton is having with Taysom Hill this season. Apparently, one day the Cougar quarterback demanded to know who had the best front squat on the team. "When his game is over with, and it's a grass field, [his uniform] is gonna be dirty.". Just spoke to Taysom Hill's agent; He's adamant that scouts believe Hill can play QB in NFL & were impressed by his passing accuracy today. Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs onto the field against Nebraska in Lincoln, NE Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. I can't imagine how much work these guys put in to get in that kind of strength. Check out photos of New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill in action throughout the 2022 season. In 2023, Hill will earn a base salary of $1,080,000 and a restructure bonus of $8,820,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,869,000 and a dead cap value of $23,775,000. https://t.co/LGTeceAPu9. Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) talks with Brigham Young Cougars runningback Jamaal Williams (21) during practice in Provo Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Weve already seen how terrifying it is for defenses when they have to worry about a quarterback who can run, like Lamar Jackson. In the realm of football players who can back squat 500 pounds, that is a remarkable amount of weight. BYU held its Pro Day on Friday and former Cougar quarterback Taysom Hill was healthy enough from his season-ending elbow injury to throw the football in drills, and he ended up doingevery drill except for the bench press and the 60-yard shuttle. The selling point of versatility and apositionality is that players who can do multiple things prevent defenses from knowing how to defend them. Whats impressive to me is that he didnt use knee sleeves or wraps and he did this as a high bar squat. And Payton, the worlds foremost Taysom Hill supporter, apparently doesnt trust Hill to do it. So it was enough to change an entire style of play," said Mendenhall, who laughed as he heard a list of everything Hill has done with the Saints this season. New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore on Saints defense limiting the Philadelphia Eagles offense during their Week 17 matchup, We had to "be us.". Hes freakishly strong.. 5 months ago New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill was a fun fantasy play for a few weeks, but he has only touched the ball four times in the last two . "That almost works now to the opponents' detriment -- because he just became stronger through those than he already was before -- which is almost not even fair.". Were previewing the conference semifinals by answering one burning question about every matchup. Sad to leave NOLA to AZ; going into ministry. @LJ_Humphrey23 Hill seems good at enough things to make a true two-quarterback system work. QB Taysom Hill looks to pass during a scrimmage at BYU in Provo on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. His best play through the air came on a 44-yard toss to Thomas against Minnesota. , If you were to convert that to a back squat, that front squat lift would be a 580 to 600-pound back squat. Dude is Super strong ! Please enter a valid email and try again. "I wish during my career I could have him again, because you're always trying to figure out how else you can innovate and be creative to get him on the field in a way to help you win.". Taysom Hill profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Taysom Hill - Brigham Young Cougars - news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries Skip to main navigation They dont run double passes with Hill, or have another quarterback hand the ball to Hill so that Hill can throw it, or anything like that. New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr joins "Free Agency Frenzy" to discuss signing with the Saints. Now Hell Face LeBron and the Lakers. Siemian has been fine in his two starts, going 44-of-75 passing for 547 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions; in those games, both Saints losses, Hill has four pass attempts, four rush attempts, and one catch. including New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill's block on the final drive of the team's win over the Seattle Seahawks. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to.

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