Saints extend Taysom Hill
I think this is the best for everyone. He hasn't had a big payday yet, so this gives him a guaranteed $16 million peace of mind (a nest egg for his new family) in case he gets hurt playing swiss army knife. We get to see him for a year at starting QB for quite a reasonable starting QB price, and if we go a different direction we're not on the hook for big money long term. He also gets a year at starting QB to prove his worth and drive up the price of that follow up contract. If it all plays out well, he'll get at least 1 big proper contract in the 20+ million/yr range. It's a win/win on so many levels.
I really thought he’d wait until next year to sign an extension because if he truly becomes the starter next year, he should get more than I would expect him to get right now. Maybe they’re doing this with the promise of a of a pay bump if he becomes the starting QB. I’m very interested in hearing the terms of this deal.
I think this is the best for everyone. He hasn't had a big payday yet, so this gives him a guaranteed $16 million peace of mind (a nest egg for his new family) in case he gets hurt playing swiss army knife. We get to see him for a year at starting QB for quite a reasonable starting QB price, and if we go a different direction we're not on the hook for big money long term. He also gets a year at starting QB to prove his worth and drive up the price of that follow up contract. If it all plays out well, he'll get at least 1 big proper contract in the 20+ million/yr range. It's a win/win on so many levels.