Saints' Taysom Hill: Could catch more passes in 2023

Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael said in June that he would like to use Hill more as a pass catcher this season, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Hill had a 19-234-6 receiving line back in 2019 but has produced a 21-227-3 line in the three subsequent seasons, instead doing the vast majority of his damage as a ball carrier. The 221-pounder's usage as a rusher reached its peak in 2022, finishing as the Saints' second-leading rusher in both carries (96) and rushing yards (575) behind Alvin Kamara. However, New Orleans shouldn't have to rely on Hill's rushing ability nearly as much in 2023 after the team added running backs Jamaal Williams and rookie Kendre Miller this offseason. While he isn't going to become a high-volume receiver in his age-33 season, Hill still has a degree of fantasy appeal thanks to a unique role in which he gets more playing time near the goal line and sometimes throws passes rather than running routes or carrying the ball. HIll's role makes him an appealing option for best ball leagues, if nothing else, though the ceiling scenario of him making starts at quarterback with tight end fantasy eligibility is further away than ever after the Saints signed Derek Carr and retained Jameis Winston.