Don’t look now, but Taysom Hill’s official listed position has changed once again. Last year, the New Orleans Saints switched him from tight end to quarterback so they could take advantage of a new NFL rule allowing teams to dress a third passer without counting against the active gameday roster limit. But now the situation has changed with Spencer Rattler joining Derek Carr and Jake Haener on the depth chart.
With three true quarterbacks available, the Saints adjusted Hill’s listed position accordingly. So how does this change things?
It won’t mean much on Sundays. Hill has been practicing at fullback, tight end, slot receiver, and other alignments this summer while continuing his usual responsibilities as a runner out of the backfield. His listed position doesn’t have anything to do with his usage in Klint Kubiak’s offense.
But it could be big for your fantasy football team. Check your league rules for his eligibility. Hill can be listed as either a tight end or quarterback at Yahoo, but he’s still a quarterback at CBS Sports. NFL.com and ESPN both list him at tight end.
Hill, who was voted a team captain for the first time this year, figures to be a big part of what the Saints want to do offensively. Look for him to catch passes and make plays in space while receiving more traditional handoffs and lead-blocking for his teammates. And his signature QB Power plays are the most effective call the Saints run until proven otherwise. He’s making plays wherever he lines up.
Update: CBS Sports announced that Hill’s primary fantasy football position is now tight end, while he retains quarterback as a secondary position.
