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NOLA Saints made a mistake with the Taysom Hill contract

Aug 29, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) gestures after a touchdown in the second half against the Miami Dolphins at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

In the midst of Drew Brees’ retirement earlier this offseason, the NOLA Saints made the surprising decision to extend quarterback Taysom Hill. They signed him to a four-year deal worth $140 million and while Saints fans love Hill, the deal wasn’t necessary and as a result, is considered the worst contract they currently have in the books by Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus.