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Domenik Hixon (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Faust
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isn't he like 6 or 7 on their WR depth chart?From tonights game and NFL.com4 Rec, 63 yards - 2 TDsAlso returned a kickoff for 82 yards and another scoreThis guy just jumped up significantly on my radarPreseason mirage with all the WR injuries in NY or legit break out player this year?SP thoughts?
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
He will be a special teams player and have little WR value going forward. If you have a huge bench then sure stash him and cross your fingers, but he will have a hard time surplanting a very good WRing crew in New York to warrant much fantasy value.
He did though appear to win himself a roster spot with tonights great performance thats for sure.
He did though appear to win himself a roster spot with tonights great performance thats for sure.
Brock Middlebrook
Footballguy
After tonight he's gotta be at least 5th, maybe 4th...isn't he like 6 or 7 on their WR depth chart?From tonights game and NFL.com4 Rec, 63 yards - 2 TDsAlso returned a kickoff for 82 yards and another score
Baron Samedi
Footballguy
your forgeting Manningham and Tyree. I thought Hixon was going to be cut but after watching last night he sure performed great. I believe the giants cut Moss and place tyree on the PUP keeping 5 recievers on the active roster
Avery
Footballguy
Plax has been injured to over a year. Produces come game time but hurt none the less.Toomer is older than dirt.Smith has been hurt much of camp.The best thing you can say about Moss is that he's inconsistent. If he wasn't a high round pick, he might not still be on the roster.Manningham has missed almost all of camp and may be PUPed.Tyree has been hurt and may be PUPed.I'm not saying Hixon is going to be a starter, but the Giants receiving corps is looking MASH like for this early in the year and although I expect him to make his main contributions on special teams, I could see him as high as 4th on the depth chart to start the season.Baron Samedi said:
Break-out players need talent + opportunity. Last night's performance showed that Hixon may have some talent. Being 4th-5th WR on a run-first team draws low marks for opportunity. Unless you have very large rosters or are looking 2-3 years down the road, I'd suggest passing.Faust said:From tonights game and NFL.com4 Rec, 63 yards - 2 TDsAlso returned a kickoff for 82 yards and another scoreThis guy just jumped up significantly on my radarPreseason mirage with all the WR injuries in NY or legit break out player this year?SP thoughts?
AngryGorilla
Footballguy
be the guy who takes the hot WR from preseason....who was the guy from the Browns a few years back?...had a great game or two, yea, that guy... 
MAC_32
Footballguy
Frisman Jacksonbe the guy who takes the hot WR from preseason....who was the guy from the Browns a few years back?...had a great game or two, yea, that guy...
Avery
Footballguy
Again, not saying Hixon will light it up in the regular season, but this guy clearly has talent that was on some people's radar long before this game.Injuries may give him some opportunity.Especially for those that get points for return yardage, I could think of worse guys to have on the end of my benchbe the guy who takes the hot WR from preseason....who was the guy from the Browns a few years back?...had a great game or two, yea, that guy...
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not reallyHixon is their return man and Tyree is one of the best special teams aces in the NFL. Of course there's only so many roster spots and they'll have to be short elsewhere but, tons of teams keep a KR guy or a ST ace. Also, I don't think they would be as good on ST without Hixon or Tyree.So Toomer, Plax, Smith and Hixon+Tyree seem like locks to me.Sinorice they've been sitting on and waiting a long time. I always have trouble gauging what's too long to wait and what's reasonable. At some point, ya gotta figure they'd like all their patience to bear some fruit. I think Sinorice makes the team but, if he gets injured they work out an injury settlement. Also, I wouldn't be surprised to see them re-sign Anthony Mix once Washington cuts him.
No doubt but, I'm starting to expect that when Plax is around. I have never done the research but I'd swear WRs miss more practice time with rinky dink injuries then play, since he's come to NY. It's preseason so there's no rush to play.Crazy theory Avery? what do you think?
massraider
Footballguy
He has a lot of guys to leapfrog, and they are all young, except Amani.Again, not saying Hixon will light it up in the regular season, but this guy clearly has talent that was on some people's radar long before this game.Injuries may give him some opportunity.Especially for those that get points for return yardage, I could think of worse guys to have on the end of my benchbe the guy who takes the hot WR from preseason....who was the guy from the Browns a few years back?...had a great game or two, yea, that guy...
Construction Man Jim
Footballguy
Based on the current information Plax, Toomer, Smith should all be good to go by Sept 4.Hixon may be #4 right now. If one of Plax or Toomer were to go down for a significant stretch he is probably the primary back up as they might keep Smith in the slot.I don't see Moss getting cut (and he wouldn't fetch much in a trade at this point). They're not ready to give up on him and like what he brings to the table in terms of stretching the field (he didn't get credit for it in the box score but he caused a 50+ yard pass interference penalty last night) and his ability to gain separation running curls etc.Manningham can't be put on PUP. They really like London. Wouldn't be surprised if they try to stash him.Tyree is on PUP. Unlikely he starts the season on the 53.Bottom line: Hixon has shown he can have a role and contribute beyond specials. This is a deep group. They won't all make it to the 53. Something's gotta give, whether it's a significant injury and trip to IR for somebody (legitimate or not) or a trade between now and the start of the season...
Amazing how those things work over the internet.Hixon was the other WR prospect (along with Brandon Marshall) with a big play profile and experience on the defense in the 2006 draft who went in the fourth round to Denver. His stint there was injury riddled, and he failed to make the impact they expected as a return man. MAYBE he could find a spot in NY as a field stretcher once Toomer moves on, but it'll take other injuries for him to see the field as a WR this year. At different times during his stay in Denver, Shanny raved about him, so I wouldn't completely forget his name.
a_troll00
Footballguy
With Hixon, I think the problems he experienced in Denver were related to his hit with Kevin Everett. Honestly, I think the severe injury suffered by Kevin from that collision really got into his head (although it was not his fault at all). It really held him back throughout the rest of his time in Denver.I will guess his going to the Giants and the change of venue may have helped him get over it. Also, he must have realized he better start performing if he wanted to remain in the league. His performance was thus greatly improved with the Giants.
Alluro
Footballguy
Sep. 24 - 12:37 pm et
Domenik Hixon, not Steve Smith, is expected to start at split end while Plaxico Burress serves his one-game suspension.
The Giants prefer Smith in the slot and at flanker behind Amani Toomer. It's quite conceivable that Smith will see more targets against Seattle, but Hixon is a sleeper to rack up some yards. He'll focus on vertical route running.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
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Any Giant homers think Hixon would be a worth a spot start?
Domenik Hixon, not Steve Smith, is expected to start at split end while Plaxico Burress serves his one-game suspension.
The Giants prefer Smith in the slot and at flanker behind Amani Toomer. It's quite conceivable that Smith will see more targets against Seattle, but Hixon is a sleeper to rack up some yards. He'll focus on vertical route running.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
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Any Giant homers think Hixon would be a worth a spot start?
Bermuda_Chub
Footballguy
Spot start? In a word: yes.
FavreCo
Footballguy
Everytime I've seen him play for the Giants, he has been where he's supposed to be and Eli gets him the ball. If you watched last week, Plastic Bird#### was either in the wrong place at the wrong time or Eli was way off with is passes to Bird####. His passes were pretty much $ to everyone else including Hixon.
buck56
Footballguy
any dynasty potential?
Ghoti
Footballguy
For those of us with bye/injury issues, this may be a good play. I'm thinking of picking him up for the 1-week start in week 5.Without going too much into subscriber specifics, I see that Dodd's initial rankings for the week have him in the solid WR2 range, which would be wonderful for a waiver wire pickup.
yes
JaxBill
Footballguy
After Week 5, which Giants WR would be a better pickup, Hixon or Steve Smith?
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
I'm starting him at WR 3 this week. After seeing him in the preseason I think he is capable of a big game.
Bermuda_Chub
Footballguy
Smith. I wonder if Hixon would prefer to remain semi-anonymous, because every time he makes a play, the announcers feel compelled to bring up Kevin Everett.
harryhood
Footballguy
Steve Smith, especially in PPR
southeastjerome
Footballguy
I'm actually surprised that Hixon is getting a lot of love and Toomer is getting none. I think Hixon is more capable of breaking free for a couple deep ones, but I think Toomer is a more solid, safer bet.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Most leagues I play in... Toomer has already been picked up. Hixon is the next best option. Steve Smith was taken in all my drafts
Frank Black
Footballguy
Are people pimping Hixon because he is more likley on the WW, or because people think that Hixon will outproduce Smith in week 5?
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
I think Hixon will take over Plax's spot...probably not his production, but he'll take over Plax WR position and Toomer and Smith will stay the same. So, I expect Hixon to be more productive than the other two WR's mentioned.
3C's
Footballguy
ding ding
footballsavvy
Footballguy
Hmm... I was planning on starting Steve Smith this week over Hixon. Smith had 6 catches Week 3 to Plaxico's 3. Why would Dixon be better than Plaxico? Smith will still fill the slot role Week 5 as usual, but I was under the assumption that both Smith and Hixon would share duties in 2 WR sets.
I figure smith to be on the field a little bit more than normal, but also get more looks than normal.
Tough to know for sure I guess.
Should I drop Smith fo Hixon? Should I drop Jerry Porter for Hixon? I have to start either Smith, Hixon, or Porter this week....
I figure smith to be on the field a little bit more than normal, but also get more looks than normal.
Tough to know for sure I guess.
Should I drop Smith fo Hixon? Should I drop Jerry Porter for Hixon? I have to start either Smith, Hixon, or Porter this week....
FavreCo
Footballguy
Jesus, get rid of that Porter hack. Not only is that team one of the worst at passing, Porter sucks.
Bermuda_Chub
Footballguy
As a lifelong fan, student and often bewildered observer of the Giants, I feel it's my civic duty to prognosticate the Giant WR situation this week. Unfortunately, I see a very balanced workload spread about a diminished passing attack. The Giants offense will come out like it's spent the last two weeks holed up in a Mexican cantina (vampires optional), like they always do after a bye. The Hawks will be equally incompetent as they try to shake off jet lag and the realization that they're just not very good, even with Branch and Engram back. The Giants D and the running game will score a TD or two in the first half. There will be a lot of field goals. Just about the time the passing game gets untracked in the 2nd Half, Gilbride and Coughlin will downshift into grind it out mode, and there will be little the Seahawks will be able to do to prevent a foreshortened game.
I see MAYBE one TD for the Giants WRs. Look elsewhere.
I see MAYBE one TD for the Giants WRs. Look elsewhere.
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Addai's Adidas
Footballguy
Hixon looked absolutely phenomenal in preseason against first string defenses. The guy is good. Great hands and body control.
Addai's Adidas
Footballguy
Benched AJ for him today.
ctriopelle
Footballguy
is he still being held out? Heard in the injury thread he got hit pretty hard, possible head shot...
Markus P Dub
Footballguy
That sucks. Off to a great start. I'll still take his 17 first half points though. Get better Hixon!
