Zachary

Hilton

Another team, probably the Bills, showed interest in Hilton.

Those expecting Hilton to have a big carry-over from last season’s strong finish should take note. He’s behind Ernie Conwell and Mark Campbell for now, and will probably split playing time with them at best during the season. Stay away in drafts.

It looks like we got one of our “Busts” right and the season hasn’t even started. Hilton came on strong late last season, but doesn’t block well enough to stay on the field. Even if he makes the roster, it will be as a third-stringer. Drop him in fantasy leagues.

His release makes room for Ki-Jana Carter on the Saints roster this week.

The 6-8/265-pound Hilton has good hands but hasn’t made an impact in the league since 2005. Curry, formerly of the Chargers, shouldn’t make the team.

Bockwoldt and Hilton are former Saints who have bounced around the league quite a bit. Bing looks to be running out of chances quickly after getting drafted by the Raiders last year. Rayburn had some decent seasons with Philadelphia.

He’s guaranteed a salary of $712,000 in 2006 but should command interest on the market. Hilton was undrafted out of UNC and teams wouldn’t have to forfeit a draft pick to sign him. He’s an intriguing player in fantasy, too, at 6-8 with soft hands.

A new QB (Todd Bouman) is often a tight end’s best friend. Hilton is a solid tight end play again next week against the Bucs.

The next Boo Williams? Hilton put up 371 yards in the second half of the season, but will have to win a starting job in New Orleans all over again with a new coaching staff likely taking over.

He got most of the looks at tight end with Ernie Conwell hurt. The Saints won’t play New England every week, so we wouldn’t get too excited.