The Facts: For all the wrinkles Hill can add to an offense, the outlook on his NFL future is a simple one -- at least from his vantage point. "I definitely view myself as a franchise quarterback," Hill said in a recent interview with the Associated Press.
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Quarterback quandaries for the Saints are numerous this offseason. New Orleans is still waiting on a decision from Drew Brees as to whether he'll be retiring or returning -- if the latter is true it's assumed he'll continue as the starter. Teddy Bridgewater, the team's backup who started in Brees' injured absence this past year, is also a free agent. And Hill, a do-it-all threat who was a quarterback at Brigham Young, is a restricted free agent who believes he can be a starting QB and wants a chance to show it -- to somebody. "I have loved every second of my time (in New Orleans). So do I want to leave? The fact of the matter is no, I don't," Hill said. "But. ... I want to play quarterback in this league, and if New Orleans don't view me that way, well then I have to leave. That's really where we're at." Hill did not specify any type of timeline however. Thus, returning to back up Brees could be in place, but Hill's clarity comes in that he wants to be a starting quarterback in the future. Just when that future comes to fruition would be among the questions. Having played all three of his NFL seasons with the Saints, Hill has lined up at TE, WR, QB and contributed on special teams.