Brady's Bucs poised to end Saints' 4-year run atop NFC South
Don't expect the New Orleans Saints to cede bragging rights in the NFC South too easilyAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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AP source: Saints name Jameis Winston Week 1 starting QB
A person familiar with the decision says the Saints have selected Jameis Winston to succeed Drew Brees as starting quarterback for their regular season opener against Green Bay on...AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beginning season as backup The Saints will kick off Week 1 against the Packers with Jameis Winston starting under center, leaving Hill to handle backup duties, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Coach Sean Payton took his time evaluating all options before officially naming a No. 1 quarterback. Although Hill threw for 138 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's preseason win over the Jaguars while operating with the second unit, Winston was able to lock up the top gig after compiling 123 yards and two touchdowns while working with the starters. Hill will kick off the regular season operating as Winston's primary backup, though he could also still take the field in his usual capacity as a gadget player. With Adam Trautman (anke) and Nick Vannett (knee) both nursing multi-week injuries, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Hill could end up handling increased work at tight end.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shanahan not ready to reveal 49ers Week 1 starter at QB
Coach Kyle Shanahan is pretty sure who will start at quarterback to open the season for the San Francisco 49ers even if he’s in no rush to let everyone else know whether it’s Jimmy...AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jameis Winston vs. Taysom Hill: Is the Saints' QB competition essentially over? Winston had a significantly better night than Hill in New Orleans’ second preseason game.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • DESERET.COM
Did Jameis Winston win the starting QB job for the Saints on Monday?
Did Jameis Winston do enough on Monday to lock down the Saints' starting QB position? Or is Taysom Hill still in the mix?AUGUST 24, 2021
Taysom Hill on Big Night for Saints WRs ' Saints-Jaguars Postgame
AUGUST 24, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Throws touchdown with second unit Hill completed 11 of 20 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 23-21 preseason win over the Jaguars.
Impact Hill entered the game after Jameis Winston impressed with the starters, the latter of whom completed nine of 10 attempts for 123 yards and two scores. Although Hill was able to toss a touchdown of his own, hitting Lil'Jordan Humphrey on a 14-yard fade in the third quarter, Winston's performance may have been enough to close New Orleans' quarterback competition ahead of Week 1. Coach Sean Payton reportedly hopes to name his starter prior to Saturday's exhibition finale versus the Cardinals, so Hill's role for the regular season could be known sooner than later.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags
Jameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason gameAUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Preseason: Top moments from Jaguars vs. Saints
The New Orleans Saints wrapped up Week 2 of the NFL preseason with a 23-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.AUGUST 24, 2021
Jihad Ward drops Taysom Hill for big loss on third-down sack Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward drops New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill for a big loss on a third-down sack.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • NFL.COM
Jameis Winston vs. Taysom Hill: Who is winning the Saints' QB battle to replace Drew Brees? The Saints have the most unsettled quarterback battle in the NFL as Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill fight for the starting job.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
To play behind Winston on Monday Hill will serve as the Saints' second quarterback Monday versus the Jaguars after coach Sean Payton named Jameis Winston the starter for that game, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Foo...
Impact Hill logged the first three possessions for New Orleans in preseason Week 1, but his stat line (81 yards and one interception) and team output (no points) fell shy of Winston's performance, who led the team to two TDs on five drives. Now Winston will get the first shot with the offense Monday, and more starters will be a part of the action (potentially Alvin Kamara). The competition for the No. 1 QB job between Hill and Winston remains up in the air, but Monday's game could go a long way in Payton's eventual decision.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Similar QB battles exist with Bears, Saints, Pats and Broncos
Colin Cowherd has spotted a common thread among four starting QB battles going on around the NFL this preseason.AUGUST 18, 2021
The good, the bad, and the turnovers: 11 final thoughts from Saints vs. Ravens The quarterback competition between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill is far from determined after one preseason game.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ranking the biggest concerns for each NFC South team in 2021
From QB issues to what might stop the GOAT from getting another ring, former NFL GM Randy Mueller breaks down the NFC South.AUGUST 16, 2021
NFL preseason: Top moments from Colts vs. Panthers to wrap up weekend
Indy's open audition for the starting QB role took center stage in Colts vs. Panthers. Check out the highlights!AUGUST 15, 2021
Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill? Either way, 'it was ugly to watch' Both quarterbacks threw an interception as the Saints committed six turnovers in a preseason loss to the Ravens.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Taysom Hill on Preseason Week 1 Loss ' Saints-Ravens Postgame
AUGUST 15, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Mixed bag in preseason start Hill completed eight of 12 passes for 81 yards and an interception in Saturday's 17-14 preseason loss to the Ravens. He didn't register a rushing attempt.
Impact Hill has been alternating first-team work with Jameis Winston in practice but got the starting nod in this one and played the first three possessions. He led the Saints inside Baltimore's 10-yard line on a strong opening drive that was spoiled by Latavius Murray's fumble, but Hill was picked off on his second drive and almost threw another interception on the next possession, which ended in a punt. Winston then played the final five possessions of the first half, leading a pair of touchdown drives before capping his night with an interception of his own. Winston probably came out ahead here, but the quarterback competition in New Orleans remains far from settled heading into a preseason Week 2 clash with the Jaguars.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens beat Saints 17-14 for 18th straight preseason win
Tyler Huntley ran for a 7-yard touchdown with 6:35 remaining and the Baltimore Ravens extended their preseason winning streak to 18 games with a 17-14 victory over the New Orleans...AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taysom Hill rips dart to Marquez Callaway off play action for 28 yards New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill beats the blitz and rips dart to wide receiver Marquez Callaway off play action for 28 yards.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
