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As a tight end or his back on the New Orleans offense, Allen said Hill could be "one of the best players in the league."
With Sean Payton's retirement, the system has undergone a revamp of sorts, but Allen wants to implement wrinkles featuring Hill in a new and evolved way.
} "That's the nature of the NFL. It's not necessarily what I want, it's what's best for the team, and I'm good at it," Hill said. }
The Saints also made some moves on Wednesday. The club reportedly plans to release veteran running back Malcolm Brown, fire cornerback Bryce Thompson with injury designation, and sign quarterback KJ Costello.
The Saints are slowly bringing Hill in after a Lisfranc injury in 2021 and a rib injury three days before his training camp.
The 31-year-old Hill played at quarterback, wide at his receiver, and at his back running who was calling plays in Payton's era. He is listed as a joint number. His 1st tight end with Adam Trautman on the team's first preseason depth chart. Hill said he wasn't sure if his number would be called for special team duties. The
quarterback spot is in place for Jameis Winston to start the 2022 season. Hill said he wouldn't say no if his name was put on the quarterback depth chart or asked to attend those position meetings as an extra. }
"We have a structure of what we've done in the past," he said. “I think we’ll continue to build on that. “I don’t think what I’ve done has changed.
Costello's deal will help the Saints while Winston recovers from his leg injury. I will miss the season opener. Andy Dalton and Ian Book are the only QBs on the roster behind Winston.
Costello played for his USFL's Philadelphia Stars this spring.
The Saints just signed Brown at the end of last month. He had 33 carries for 125 yards and a touchdown in seven games last season with the Miami Dolphins. He totaled 331 his rushing, 1,313 yards and 12 points in his 77 career games with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams and Dolphins.
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