Taysom Hill

Sean Payton knew Drew Brees' retirement was coming. Mentally preparing to move on from a Hall of Famer doesn't make life any easier in the aftermath. Payton said the new reality wouldn't fully set in until the Saints hit the field.

As Jameis Winston prepares for a second season with the Saints, and an open QB battle with Taysom Hill, the former Bucs starter is trying to transform his style of play. The first player in NFL history to throw 30 TDs and 30 INTs in the same season wants to be a game manager. 

Which feuds will make their mark on the NFL next season? Adam Rank provides the 11 best rivalries in 2021, ranging from Browns vs. Steelers to Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick.

NFL free agency is off and running, with a flurry of activity to open up the new league year. So far, which teams have made the biggest moves -- and non-moves? Marc Sessler provides his unique analysis.

For the first time in nearly 20 years, a quarterback competition will be brewing this summer in New Orleans, and retired Saints QB Drew Brees expects a good one between Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston.

Saints coach Sean Payton is steadfast in his stance on the future at quarterback. It's going to be a competition between the recently re-signed Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill, no matter who else might end up coming into the fold.

NFL.com editors evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2020 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 59. Did winning Super Bowl LV give Tom Brady enough juice to knock MVP Aaron Rodgers from the top spot?

While the wait for Drew Brees to announce his future intentions continues, the New Orleans Saints must prepare as if the future Hall of Famer will walk away, meaning Jameis Winston could see a return to QB1 status.

The Saints head into the offseason with pressing questions at the quarterback position. First, as GM Mickey Loomis noted in an end-of-season press conference, the club awaits Drew Brees' decision on his future. 

These top 12 QB rankings from January are sure to change over the next few months, but debating and questioning these rankings will help shape your thinking heading into the 2021 season. 

Is Aaron Rodgers the most talented quarterback ever? Are the defending champion Chiefs in trouble? Could it get any better than this Championship Sunday lineup? Adam Schein tackles Divisional Round fallout in a game of fact or fiction.

The New Orleans Saints are unlikely to have quarterback Taysom Hill and running back Latavius Murray against the Buccaneers today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater.

Four lower-seeded teams came out of Super Wild Card Weekend victorious, but can they keep it going in the Divisional Round this weekend? Nick Shook provides one Next Gen Stat that gives each playoff underdog hope.

Will Carson Wentz be playing for someone other than the Eagles in 2021? Gregg Rosenthal eyes available names and needy teams in the upcoming QB market.

Who are the true Super Bowl contenders? With the 2020 NFL regular season winding down, Adam Schein ranks the nine teams most likely to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on the evening of Feb. 7 in Tampa, Florida.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks identifies the five teams most likely to derail the Chiefs' repeat effort. Plus, one franchise that should move on from its longtime QB and some MVP-level respect for a kicker (seriously).

Does Aaron Rodgers deserve the title of QB1 over Patrick Mahomes? NFL.com editors assess the quarterback hierarchy heading into Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season.

Gil Brandt ranks his nine candidates in the race for Coach of the Year. Where do Ron Rivera, Kevin Stefanski and Brian Flores stand?

New Orleans officially designated Drew Brees to return from injured reserve, per the NFL's transaction wire, clearing a major hurdle on the QB's path back to game action.

After a record-setting contest between the Ravens and Browns that bookended Week 14, Maurice Jones-Drew lists the five most dangerous rushing teams in the NFL right now. Plus, updated top-10 RB rankings.

With just three weeks left in the 2020 NFL regular season, who's in the driver's seat for the NFC's No. 1 seed (and its accompanying first-round bye)? Cynthia Frelund says it's basically a two-team race.

NFL Week 14 provided great clarity for Adam Schein, who spotlights nine truths that were confirmed on Sunday. Who is Kansas City's biggest AFC threat? Is Taysom Hill viable? Which team NEEDS a coaching change? Get the answers right here!

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks spotlights five Goldilocks teams that COULD shake up the NFL playoffs. Plus, is New Orleans better with Taysom Hill at quarterback? What should we expect from Jalen Hurts?

Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield are trending up heading into their prime-time Week 14 matchup. NFL.com editors assess the QB hierarchy entering the final quarter of the 2020 NFL season. 

The Patriots are having an atypical season -- but Cam Newton and Co. remain in the mix in 2020. Brandon Mendoza runs through five overreactions from Week 13.

Saints QB Jameis Winston talks about competing with fellow New Orleans QB Taysom Hill on this episode of "Huddle & Flow" with Steve Wyche and Jim Trotter.

Jane Slater: The New Orleans Saints could be in play for Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero preview the 2021 quarterback trade market.

Watch all of New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill's touchdowns of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the top trick plays that happened in the 2020 NFL season.

Watch all of the highlights from the week 17 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers.

Watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints highlights from Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill takes QB power in for strong goal-line TD.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees hits Taysom Hill for impressive sideline connection.

NFL Network's Brian Billick breaks down why starting New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees over quarterback Taysom Hill was the right call.

Watch the highlights of the Week 15 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill shows off his versatility and puts his team on the scoreboard with a 1-yard touchdown run against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner shares the top three quarterback storylines to watch in Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season.

New Orleans Saints HC Sean Payton joins Jim Trotter and Stevec Wyche on "Huddle & Flow" and talks about his decision to start Taysom Hill over Jameis Winston.

Watch the top plays of Week 14 during the NFL 2020 season.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill's 31-yard launch is just beyond the Philadelphia Eagles defensive back's reach.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill finds a wide-open Saints wide receiver TreQuan Smith for 20 yards.

Can't-Miss Play: New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill LAUNCHES a 37-yard TD to Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill's 18-yard frozen rope hits Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas on the dot.

The 'NFL GameDay Morning' crew makes their bold predictions for Week 14.

NFL Network's Brooks says that the New Orleans Saints' offense is arguably more 'dangerous' with quarterback Taysom Hill than Drew Brees.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill likely to start in Week 14 vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

Watch the top runs and YAC of Week 13 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the top throws of Week 13 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the top plays of Week 13 during the NFL 2020 season.