Sean Payton plans to reach out to Taysom Hill about joining the Broncos as a free agent. The 35-year-old versatile back spent years in New Orleans, where Payton built plays specifically around Hill's unique skill set. Now in Denver, Payton wants to gauge whether Hill has interest in continuing his career with the team.
Hill has proven valuable as a chess piece in offensive schemes. He lines up at running back, tight end, and receiver depending on the situation. Payton knows exactly how to deploy him because he designed those packages in the first place. The Broncos could use that kind of flexibility, especially if Hill still has something left in the tank at 35.
This isn't Payton chasing nostalgia. Hill's market value is limited at his age, and Denver's offense needs weapons. If Hill wants to play and Payton can get him on reasonable terms, it makes sense for both sides. The conversation happens next. Whether Hill bites is another question.