Saints Sign TE Jesse James

jnormand · 06-01-2023, 09:10 PM

First off Hill is badass. Second, he’s totally ****in awesome. And lastly, Taysom Hill’s mother is probably a hot model who had an affair with Chuck Norris. He’s Chuck Norris’ baby!!! You heard it here first! He will always have a place on the roster!! Go Taysom!!!!!!

Rugby Saint II · 06-04-2023, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Is it me or is Taysom Hill increasingly becoming the odd man out

I've been wondering the same thing. Don't be surprised if he spends most of his time in the running back room since he is already familiar with the TE room.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I think he's one of three TE's that have a lock on the position. He's willing and able to contribute to special teams, as well, and can line up at h-back. But, I guess you could say he was the odd man out as a primary passing target.
I could see him winding up min the running back room.

I wouldn't be surprised if James fails makes the cut.

There is a role for a blocking tight end on the roster. If he's healthy there is a chance he makes the roster. Doesn't Carr like the two tight end sets?

Originally Posted by jnormand

First off Hill is badass. Second, he’s totally ****in awesome. And lastly, Taysom Hill’s mother is probably a hot model who had an affair with Chuck Norris. He’s Chuck Norris’ baby!!! You heard it here first! He will always have a place on the roster!! Go Taysom!!!!!!

That's funny. In fact, now that you mention it, Chuck Norris favors my twin brother too.

leilung · 06-05-2023, 09:49 AM

I know he's a fan fav. But does anyone know what the cap hit/ savings would be if we let Hill go?

Boston Saint · 06-05-2023, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by leilung

I know he's a fan fav. But does anyone know what the cap hit/ savings would be if we let Hill go?

Looks like a lot…

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orle...om-hill-22021/

K Major · 06-05-2023, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Looks like a lot…

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orle...om-hill-22021/

So a dead cap of approximately 23M?

Whoa

I don't think TH is going anywhere ... but hey, I've been wrong before

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jnormand · 06-05-2023, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

So a dead cap of approximately 23M?

Whoa

I don't think TH is going anywhere ... but hey, I've been wrong before .

Maybe Tay Tay had some pics of Pay Pay with a hooker…lmao!

AsylumGuido · 06-05-2023, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

I know he's a fan fav. But does anyone know what the cap hit/ savings would be if we let Hill go?

More importantly than being a fan favorite, I believe he's also a team favorite. I just can't envision the scenario where the Saints wouldn't want Hill on their roster. He is arguably one of the two or three top athletes on the entire roster. Even if there was no cap hit what would be the added value to the team in letting him go?

leilung · 06-06-2023, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Even if there was no cap hit what would be the added value to the team in letting him go?

It's a roster spot and cap space. Looking at what he brings (at that price tag) should be more than his athleticism. I'm specifically referring to what he contributes game to game as a position player. TE? Not much there... QB? Gadgetry but not much there either. Special Teams? Hell yes, but at that cost?

Just trying to see where he fits other than being a swiss army knife in our pocket, because we're currently stacked at TE and QB.

AsylumGuido · 06-06-2023, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by leilung

It's a roster spot and cap space. Looking at what he brings (at that price tag) should be more than his athleticism. I'm specifically referring to what he contributes game to game as a position player. TE? Not much there... QB? Gadgetry but not much there either. Special Teams? Hell yes, but at that cost?

Just trying to see where he fits other than being a swiss army knife in our pocket, because we're currently stacked at TE and QB.

He led the team in rushing TD's last season on top of everything else he contributed. In fact, he had more rushing TD's than all other players combined!

AsylumGuido · 06-06-2023, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

It's a roster spot and cap space. Looking at what he brings (at that price tag) should be more than his athleticism. I'm specifically referring to what he contributes game to game as a position player. TE? Not much there... QB? Gadgetry but not much there either. Special Teams? Hell yes, but at that cost?

Just trying to see where he fits other than being a swiss army knife in our pocket, because we're currently stacked at TE and QB.

Look at it this way, leilung, Taysom doesn't take up a roster spot. Quite the opposite! He actually opens up multiple spots by being able to play so many different positions. His cap hit is less than $7 million for 2023. That is a bargain for all of the production he can provide in multiple facets of the game.

Hell, if we lost both guards in a game I actually believe Taysom could come in and hold his own against most players lined up on the other side. I certainly wouldn't bet against it.

06-01-2023, 09:10 PM	#1
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,759	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James First off Hill is badass. Second, he’s totally ****in awesome. And lastly, Taysom Hill’s mother is probably a hot model who had an affair with Chuck Norris. He’s Chuck Norris’ baby!!! You heard it here first! He will always have a place on the roster!! Go Taysom!!!!!! SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

06-04-2023, 01:24 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Is it me or is Taysom Hill increasingly becoming the odd man out I've been wondering the same thing. Don't be surprised if he spends most of his time in the running back room since he is already familiar with the TE room. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I think he's one of three TE's that have a lock on the position. He's willing and able to contribute to special teams, as well, and can line up at h-back. But, I guess you could say he was the odd man out as a primary passing target. I could see him winding up min the running back room. I wouldn't be surprised if James fails makes the cut. There is a role for a blocking tight end on the roster. If he's healthy there is a chance he makes the roster. Doesn't Carr like the two tight end sets? Originally Posted by jnormand First off Hill is badass. Second, he’s totally ****in awesome. And lastly, Taysom Hill’s mother is probably a hot model who had an affair with Chuck Norris. He’s Chuck Norris’ baby!!! You heard it here first! He will always have a place on the roster!! Go Taysom!!!!!! That's funny. In fact, now that you mention it, Chuck Norris favors my twin brother too.

06-05-2023, 09:49 AM	#3
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,426	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James I know he's a fan fav. But does anyone know what the cap hit/ savings would be if we let Hill go? jnormand and K Major like this.

06-05-2023, 10:45 AM	#4
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James Originally Posted by leilung I know he's a fan fav. But does anyone know what the cap hit/ savings would be if we let Hill go? Looks like a lot… https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orle...om-hill-22021/ K Major likes this.

06-05-2023, 11:11 AM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James Originally Posted by Boston Saint Looks like a lot… https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orle...om-hill-22021/ So a dead cap of approximately 23M? Whoa I don't think TH is going anywhere ... but hey, I've been wrong before . leilung, SmashMouth and Boston Saint like this.

06-05-2023, 01:44 PM	#6
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,759	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James Originally Posted by K Major So a dead cap of approximately 23M? Whoa I don't think TH is going anywhere ... but hey, I've been wrong before . Maybe Tay Tay had some pics of Pay Pay with a hooker…lmao! K Major and Boston Saint like this.

06-05-2023, 12:14 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James Originally Posted by leilung I know he's a fan fav. But does anyone know what the cap hit/ savings would be if we let Hill go? More importantly than being a fan favorite, I believe he's also a team favorite. I just can't envision the scenario where the Saints wouldn't want Hill on their roster. He is arguably one of the two or three top athletes on the entire roster. Even if there was no cap hit what would be the added value to the team in letting him go?

06-06-2023, 08:58 AM	#8
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,426	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Even if there was no cap hit what would be the added value to the team in letting him go? It's a roster spot and cap space. Looking at what he brings (at that price tag) should be more than his athleticism. I'm specifically referring to what he contributes game to game as a position player. TE? Not much there... QB? Gadgetry but not much there either. Special Teams? Hell yes, but at that cost? Just trying to see where he fits other than being a swiss army knife in our pocket, because we're currently stacked at TE and QB. K Major likes this.

06-06-2023, 10:58 AM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James Originally Posted by leilung It's a roster spot and cap space. Looking at what he brings (at that price tag) should be more than his athleticism. I'm specifically referring to what he contributes game to game as a position player. TE? Not much there... QB? Gadgetry but not much there either. Special Teams? Hell yes, but at that cost? Just trying to see where he fits other than being a swiss army knife in our pocket, because we're currently stacked at TE and QB. He led the team in rushing TD's last season on top of everything else he contributed. In fact, he had more rushing TD's than all other players combined! Twitter

06-06-2023, 01:23 PM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Saints Sign TE Jesse James Originally Posted by leilung It's a roster spot and cap space. Looking at what he brings (at that price tag) should be more than his athleticism. I'm specifically referring to what he contributes game to game as a position player. TE? Not much there... QB? Gadgetry but not much there either. Special Teams? Hell yes, but at that cost? Just trying to see where he fits other than being a swiss army knife in our pocket, because we're currently stacked at TE and QB. Look at it this way, leilung, Taysom doesn't take up a roster spot. Quite the opposite! He actually opens up multiple spots by being able to play so many different positions. His cap hit is less than $7 million for 2023. That is a bargain for all of the production he can provide in multiple facets of the game. Hell, if we lost both guards in a game I actually believe Taysom could come in and hold his own against most players lined up on the other side. I certainly wouldn't bet against it.