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Drew Brees retiring from the NFL after 20 seasons leaves the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback spot open for two players – Taysom Hill and potentially Jameis Winston.
Hill could have the inside track to the starting job. He publicly stated last year that he saw himself as a franchise quarterback in the NFL and got more opportunities during the 2020 season to play quarterback when Brees was out with an injury. He was 88-for-121 with 928 yards, four touchdown passes and a 72.7 completion percentage in passing situations.
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Additionally, ESPN reported the Saints and Hill restructured his contract. The report dropped shortly after Brees announced his retirement. According to the outlet, Hill signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension but all the years are subject to voids which would save New Orleans about $7.5 million in cap space during the 2021 offseason.
This year, Hill will reportedly receive a $9.6 signing bonus with a $1.4 million roster bonus and a $1.034 base salary along with undefined incentives.
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The deal makes it appear that Hill is the favorite to land the starting quarterback role despite the Saints continually using him in different kinds of situations on offense – running back, wide receiver, etc.
Winston is set to be a free agent during the 2021 offseason. He was a backup for Brees during the season but was only 7-for-11 in four games. The NFL Network reported that New Orleans is expected to "turn their attention" to Winston. Coach Sean Peyton said in February the team has an interest in Winston.
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New Orleans will have an interesting decision to make come 2021.
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