The Thing People Don't Say Taysom Hill

The Saints need to get Taysom more involved in the running game early on and throughout the game.

Since the beginning of the 2022 Season, over the last 24 games played, the Saints are 7-0 when Taysom Hill rushes for 40 yards or more. When he doesn't, the Saints have a record of 3-14.

It doesn't take a math genius to figure out that when Hill is involved and effective in the running game that the Saints win, 100% of the time that he rushes for 40 yards or more. They have lost almost 5 out of 6 games over the past 24 that he doesn't.

Someone share this with the folks out on Airline Drive.

They said they were going to get Taysom more involved in the passing game this year. Early on this year, not so much, but in recent games they have and he has performed well. That, however, is not where he dominates. He dominates in the Power QB Run Game. It's no secret that he's going to run. Other teams can't consistently stop him. He's also effective in the RPO game as a QB where the other teams have to respect him running the ball. When he does he is effective. When he hands the ball of the RB has been effective. He's been effective as a traditional RB and also as a traditional QB where he drops back but then takes off running. Before the "He's not an NFL QB" crowd chimes in, note that Hill is currently 3 of 3 on passing attempts in 2023. Taysom Hill has a career record as a starting QB of 7 wins and 2 losses, and is the Saints All-Time leader in passing with 7.9 yards per attempt.

Taysom Hill has performed well in every position he has been asked or allowed to play. Coming out of college, several NFL scouts suggested Hill would best transition to the Safety position. That leads one to ask the proverbial SR question, Can He Play Safety?