The biggest double-take contract numbers on the doorstep of NFL free agency weren’t hard to find Sunday, with the New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Taysom Hill to a gaudy — but entirely voiding — four-year, $140 million contract extension. The key words in that sentence: Entirely voiding. In most cases of NFL contracts, that phrase translates into numbers as being “entirely meaningless.” In terms of what the extension implies, this isn’t one of those cases. There are several… Source link
Read More »Saints will start Taysom Hill vs. Falcons, not Jameis
The New Orleans Saints will turn to Taysom Hill as their quarterback in Week 11 while veteran Drew Brees is out due to injury, per ESPN’s Diana Russini and Adam Schefter. Jameis Winston will not be part of any offensive packages Sunday vs. the Falcons, per @diannaESPN. The Saints’ QB now is Taysom Hill. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, 2020 Hill reportedly took all the starter reps at practice this week instead of Jameis Winston, who stepped in for Brees last week. Saints’ QB… Source link
Read More »Jameis Winston is back in our fantasy lives
Another week, another four teams on bye, plus a fresh batch of injuries. Per the usual, we’re here to help you prioritize the top fantasy pickups ahead of waiver deadlines. All players listed below are available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo leagues; all are approved for immediate use. If you have roster needs, we have options… Running backs on the wire Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts (41% rostered) It’s entirely possible — and even understandable — if your reaction to Hines’… Source link
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