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Nick Vannett will look to fill the Josh Hill role for the New Orleans Saints

Newly signed tight end Nick Vannett doesn’t want the New Orleans Saints’ fancy seam routes or option routes. He’s not here to glide down the field and do touchdown dances in the end zone. He’s here to do the dirty work — He’s here to fill the Josh Hill role.

When I say the Josh Hill role, I mean pinning down defensive ends in gap schemes, kicking out and lead-blocking on toss plays and of course grabbing the occasional surprise Sean Payton screen.

The former Denver Bronco isn’t going to ‘wow’ you with his receiving stats or his athleticism, but he isn’t afraid to get down and dirty with the big dudes up front.