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By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Sean Payton typically heaps praise on do-it-all backup quarterback Taysom Hill, but the New Orleans Saints coach made a joke Thursday about the unique player.
“He runs fast, but a little bit like Fred Flintstone. His arms don’t bend,” Payton said after practice.
Hill ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds at BYU’s pro day in 2017, and when he was told about Payton’s joke, he yabba dabba didn’t care.
“It’s whatever,” he said. “I get from Point A to Point B in a timely manner, so i’m not worried about it.”
Hill is an incredible athlete, combining speed, strength and agility. In addition to being the third-string quarterback, he plays various roles on special teams and has lined up at tight end, H-back and receiver on offense this year. He’s blocked a punt and converted three fake punts, including one last week in the divisional round win over the Eagles. ...
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