Brees is a vastly superior passer than what Hill gives them. I think this played a part in the Saints choosing Hill over Winston. Payton knows this is Brees final season and he doesn't want to have to deal with the controversy of Winston playing so well that there would be some question whether or not they should go back to Brees. By playing Hill he won't have to worry about making such a decision.
What are you thinking about this question, Chop?
There must be similar sentiment down in the Bayou. At least by some.
Yes. And we'll see that next season when Winston is the starting QB.
Winston gives them the better chance of winning the Super Bowl this season. He should be playing over Brees, but Payton wants to stay loyal to the guy who is the all time face of the franchise.