[Dynasty] Aaron Hernandez (1 Viewer)

[NorrisB]

This guy imo should be ranked around TE16 to * (as in unranked) it appears all the staff members (except for Jeff Terteiller) has copied Waldman's ranking of Hernandez and put them in their top ten rankings. Why? If Hernandez was so good why did he fall to the mid 4th round? He will never get enough snaps to be a legitimate TE1 Rob Gronkowski does everything Hernandez does and better all Hernandez will do is clog up your roster and you will eventually be forced to straight up drop him. Shop him now before its too late.

 

[Donsmith753]

This guy imo should be ranked around TE16 to * (as in unranked) it appears all the staff members (except for Jeff Terteiller) has copied Waldman's ranking of Hernandez and put them in their top ten rankings. Why? If Hernandez was so good why did he fall to the mid 4th round? He will never get enough snaps to be a legitimate TE1 Rob Gronkowski does everything Hernandez does and better all Hernandez will do is clog up your roster and you will eventually be forced to straight up drop him. Shop him now before its too late.

I would be very nervous starting him on any given week but would be equally nervous leaving him on the bench.ETA: I think the guy has huge potential but unless something changes in NE I'd probably look to move him (depending on my other options).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

This guy imo should be ranked around TE16 to * (as in unranked) it appears all the staff members (except for Jeff Terteiller) has copied Waldman's ranking of Hernandez and put them in their top ten rankings. Why? If Hernandez was so good why did he fall to the mid 4th round? He will never get enough snaps to be a legitimate TE1 Rob Gronkowski does everything Hernandez does and better all Hernandez will do is clog up your roster and you will eventually be forced to straight up drop him. Shop him now before its too late.

Because there were rumors of failed drug tests - ones he reportedly admitted to at the combine.

 

[griff321]

Two very different TEs IMO.

I had them both right around the top from a talent standpoint in last years class, and that class was one of the deepest. I love em both.

 

[thriftyrocker]

I agree he's a sell high. He's a tremendous athlete for a WR (Finley-esque) and he's been overvalued because of the remote chance he could fall into a 90/1200 projection like Finley has. Plus he's barely 21.

A bit extreme to say you'll eventually drop him. Vader will find a way to use the weapons he has, see Woodhead, Branch and all the other pawns he elevated last year. Hernandez will definitely have a role and will be useful, he just won't be a redraft TE1 anytime soon and should be moved for someone who could be.

 

[gandalas]

The problem is, the sell-high point on him was about HALFWAY through last season...

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

The problem is, the sell-high point on him was about HALFWAY through last season...

Hernandez had 12 catches in his last nine games.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

The problem is, the sell-high point on him was about HALFWAY through last season...

Hernandez had 12 catches in his last nine games.

Pretty much around the time that he injured his hip - which he has had surgery on this offseason.

 

[NorrisB]

Tell that to the staff members at FBG all of them except for Terferteiller have them in their top ten. There's gotta be someone in your league you can fleece and unload him.

 

[thriftyrocker]

The problem is, the sell-high point on him was about HALFWAY through last season...

Hernandez had 12 catches in his last nine games.

It's true you could have gotten more for him then but you can still get a lot for him. This thread is the opposite of the Jared Cook "don't sell him for a 1st round pick" thread. Hernandez still has that sort of value and in a lot of cases the 1st can help you more.

 

[Boston]

With Gronkowski lighting it up last year I don't see how Hernandez is a sell high right now...if anything he's a buy low. The kid has a ton of talent, is only 21 and in a pass-first offense with a H-O-F QB. The issue (and it's a huge one) is Gronkowski looks like a big time player..not only does he look like a big time TE but it appeared Brady was far more comfortable and trusted him more than Hernandez. I really like Hernandez and think he'll be a large part of the Pats O but right now I see him as a hit or miss fantasy TE...big numbers one week and not much the next. He's a real nice fit for teams with a stud TE like Gates and want a backup with a ton of upside. Since he's only 21 he could really blossom and if Gronk got injured he could really put up nice numbers.

 

[NorrisB]

With Gronkowski lighting it up last year I don't see how Hernandez is a sell high right now...if anything he's a buy low. The kid has a ton of talent, is only 21 and in a pass-first offense with a H-O-F QB. The issue (and it's a huge one) is Gronkowski looks like a big time player..not only does he look like a big time TE but it appeared Brady was far more comfortable and trusted him more than Hernandez. I really like Hernandez and think he'll be a big part of the Pats O but right now I see him as a hit or miss fantasy TE...big numbers one week and not much the next. He's a real nice fit for teams with a stud TE like Gates and want a backup with a ton of upside. Since he's only 21 he could really blossom and if Gronk got injured he could really put up nice numbers.

Alot of TEs have a ton upside, Fred Davis for example, Id even rather have Kellen Davis. personally Id rather pick up Fred Davis for a bag of balls and unload this guy for a first rounder a Cooley injury and he'll put up nice numbers. If my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle.

 

[Boston]

With Gronkowski lighting it up last year I don't see how Hernandez is a sell high right now...if anything he's a buy low. The kid has a ton of talent, is only 21 and in a pass-first offense with a H-O-F QB. The issue (and it's a huge one) is Gronkowski looks like a big time player..not only does he look like a big time TE but it appeared Brady was far more comfortable and trusted him more than Hernandez. I really like Hernandez and think he'll be a big part of the Pats O but right now I see him as a hit or miss fantasy TE...big numbers one week and not much the next. He's a real nice fit for teams with a stud TE like Gates and want a backup with a ton of upside. Since he's only 21 he could really blossom and if Gronk got injured he could really put up nice numbers.

Alot of TEs have a ton upside, Fred Davis for example, Id even rather have Kellen Davis. personally Id rather pick up Fred Davis for a bag of balls and unload this guy for a first rounder a Cooley injury and he'll put up nice numbers. If my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle.

If someone in you league did not watch Gronkowski last year and is willing to give you a #1 for Hernandez than I fully agree with you that that's a deal to make...

 

[Concept Coop]

Please. You think it is normal for TEs to come in and contribute the way Hernandez did? It's not. He has as much pass-catching-ability as most WRs.

To my league mates: Please "sell high"--to me!

To those that think being a TE2 on the Patriots will prevent him from being relevent need to pay the $15 for NFL Rewind and watch some Pats games.

 

[Go deep]

Please. You think it is normal for TEs to come in and contribute the way Hernandez did? It's not. He has as much pass-catching-ability as most WRs.To my league mates: Please "sell high"--to me!To those that think being a TE2 on the Patriots will prevent him from being relevent need to pay the $15 for NFL Rewind and watch some Pats games.

Youre not concerned that he was getting less snaps as the season went on? I dont think him being the #2 TE makes him irrelevant, but it certainly limits his upside. The time to sell high on Hernandez has come and gone. I always had him outside the top 10 TE's in my dynasty rankings, but i saw him in the top 5 in some other peoples earlier in the season. He was a nice upside guy after the NFL draft, but he was so overhyped here his value had noweher to go but down from there.

 

[Concept Coop]

Please. You think it is normal for TEs to come in and contribute the way Hernandez did? It's not. He has as much pass-catching-ability as most WRs.To my league mates: Please "sell high"--to me!To those that think being a TE2 on the Patriots will prevent him from being relevent need to pay the $15 for NFL Rewind and watch some Pats games.

Youre not concerned that he was getting less snaps as the season went on? I dont think him being the #2 TE makes him irrelevant, but it certainly limits his upside. The time to sell high on Hernandez has come and gone. I always had him outside the top 10 TE's in my dynasty rankings, but i saw him in the top 5 in some other peoples earlier in the season. He was a nice upside guy after the NFL draft, but he was so overhyped here his value had noweher to go but down from there.

Concerned, sure. But he was injured and 20/21rs old at the time. He showed what he can do, when involved in the offense. The Pats are not going to bury that on the bench--he is a walking mismatch. The Pats played with 2x TEs as much as anyone and I have faith that they will get him the ball, if he can make hiself a weapon. I am a fan of his and think he will do that, and has, in stretches.

 

[loose circuits]

Gronk's success has nothing to do with Aaron's potential. They play 2 completely different roles.

To the OP, I'd be interested in whether you thought Gronk is better after the catch since he's so superior at every aspect.

The main question is whether Aaron will get enough targets in a share the wealth system. Kinda depends on whether other WR's emerge. I think that role could be Hernandez's. He's basically a rocked up WR and plays like one. If he can continue to fill that flexed out TE role and also improve his blocking enough to take all Crumpler's (who is close to done) snaps away then he can do some damage.

Saying Brady doesn't trust him is inaccurate IMO, as it is tough to make that assumption when he wasn't on the field enough. Maybe that has something to do with injury?

 

[Go deep]

Gronk's success has nothing to do with Aaron's potential. They play 2 completely different roles.

To the OP, I'd be interested in whether you thought Gronk is better after the catch since he's so superior at every aspect.

The main question is whether Aaron will get enough targets in a share the wealth system. Kinda depends on whether other WR's emerge. I think that role could be Hernandez's. He's basically a rocked up WR and plays like one. If he can continue to fill that flexed out TE role and also improve his blocking enough to take all Crumpler's (who is close to done) snaps away then he can do some damage.

Saying Brady doesn't trust him is inaccurate IMO, as it is tough to make that assumption when he wasn't on the field enough. Maybe that has something to do with injury?

This is my problem with Hernandez, he really doesnt have a role. Hes not quite a TE and not quite a WR. Youre basically telling opposing defenses your passing when hes in the lienup, and with that being the case, why not just put in a WR?

 

[loose circuits]

Gronk's success has nothing to do with Aaron's potential. They play 2 completely different roles.

To the OP, I'd be interested in whether you thought Gronk is better after the catch since he's so superior at every aspect.

The main question is whether Aaron will get enough targets in a share the wealth system. Kinda depends on whether other WR's emerge. I think that role could be Hernandez's. He's basically a rocked up WR and plays like one. If he can continue to fill that flexed out TE role and also improve his blocking enough to take all Crumpler's (who is close to done) snaps away then he can do some damage.

Saying Brady doesn't trust him is inaccurate IMO, as it is tough to make that assumption when he wasn't on the field enough. Maybe that has something to do with injury?

This is my problem with Hernandez, he really doesnt have a role. Hes not quite a TE and not quite a WR. Youre basically telling opposing defenses your passing when hes in the lienup, and with that being the case, why not just put in a WR?

let them think you are going to pass and play Nickel against him like a 3rd WR, then run it down their throats with BGE. Bottom-line is that he creates mismatches and LB's can't cover himAlso, I don't think you can sell at this point unless someone is willing to pay fair value. He looked unstoppable in the 1st half of the season and I think BB and Co. will continue to find more ways to use him in the run and passing game. His blocking should improve with additional work. Most rookie TE's don't have seasons like either of these guys had

 

[Go deep]

Gronk's success has nothing to do with Aaron's potential. They play 2 completely different roles.

To the OP, I'd be interested in whether you thought Gronk is better after the catch since he's so superior at every aspect.

The main question is whether Aaron will get enough targets in a share the wealth system. Kinda depends on whether other WR's emerge. I think that role could be Hernandez's. He's basically a rocked up WR and plays like one. If he can continue to fill that flexed out TE role and also improve his blocking enough to take all Crumpler's (who is close to done) snaps away then he can do some damage.

Saying Brady doesn't trust him is inaccurate IMO, as it is tough to make that assumption when he wasn't on the field enough. Maybe that has something to do with injury?

This is my problem with Hernandez, he really doesnt have a role. Hes not quite a TE and not quite a WR. Youre basically telling opposing defenses your passing when hes in the lienup, and with that being the case, why not just put in a WR?

let them think you are going to pass and play Nickel against him like a 3rd WR, then run it down their throats with BGE. Bottom-line is that he creates mismatches and LB's can't cover himAlso, I don't think you can sell at this point unless someone is willing to pay fair value. He looked unstoppable in the 1st half of the season and I think BB and Co. will continue to find more ways to use him in the run and passing game. His blocking should improve with additional work. Most rookie TE's don't have seasons like either of these guys had

I agree that he probably isnt a sell right now. He showed glimpses in the begining of the season, but i cant help but to be discouraged that he lost playing time as the season went on. I know he is young, and can learn to block, and be a better alll around TE, but right now he just seems like a guy without a position.

 

[The Berry Man]

Definitely not a sell high after the way he finished the season.

 

[NorrisB]

Maybe the better term is sell at a loss but I believe people will start dropping him this year

 

[Concept Coop]

Maybe the better term is sell at a loss but I believe people will start dropping him this year

This is a ridiculous concept and I am not quite sure if you are serious or making a bold statement for attention. My apologies, if you are serious. Assuming that you are serious: What expectations did you have for him? In what ways did he not meet those? How many TEs under the age of 25 are more talented than Hernandez? He had a better season than Jermaine Gresham, would you drop Gresham too? Have you watched him play? In college?He came in to the NFL at 20 years old, and couldn't be covered by grown men, who happen to be some of the best athletes on the planet. Anyone that drops him should be voted out of your league. Injuries happen. Rookie walls happen. Learning curves happen. I don't know how this thread happened, however.

 

[NorrisB]

My expectations were that he'd be the Finley type TE to Gronkowskis Donald Lee/Shelton Quarless now that, that is obviously not the case he's looking more like a Fred Davis type or a Martellus Bennett ie a backup TE with very little value.

 

[Concept Coop]

My expectations were that he'd be the Finley type TE to Gronkowskis Donald Lee/Shelton Quarless now that, that is obviously not the case he's looking more like a Fred Davis type or a Martellus Bennett ie a backup TE with very little value.

Jermichael Finley Rookie Stats:2008 Green Bay Packers 14 1 6 74 12.3 35 1 Would it have been wise to cut Finley?

 

[NorrisB]

How many teams have two productive TEs?

 

[todisco1]

How many teams have two productive TEs?

One. The New England Patriots.

 

[jwb]

How many teams have two productive TEs?

This is my issue w/ him (and Gronk, really). They are both worth buying into as far as talent, but who goes 2-14 this week while the other goes 6-78-1? I realize "it's dynasty", but how many times have we seen 2 TE's from one team be consistent FF starts? They are being sold / shopped / etc at "young starting TE" prices. I'd rather buy Gresham/etc.

 

[Concept Coop]

How many teams have two productive TEs?

The Patriots.Even if we assumed that ONLY the winner of the Gronk/Hernandez battle would be fantasy relevant, it is STILL too early to assume that it is Gronk. Hernandez played very well over the first half of the season--better than Gronk. We don't know how much injury had to play in the transfer of production. He is 21 years old, he showed flashes, and he has as much potential as anyone not named Antonio Gates, when it comes to the part of a TE's game that translate to fantasy points. That includes Finley.

 

[Concept Coop]

How many teams have two productive TEs?

This is my issue w/ him (and Gronk, really). They are both worth buying into as far as talent, but who goes 2-14 this week while the other goes 6-78-1? I realize "it's dynasty", but how many times have we seen 2 TE's from one team be consistent FF starts? They are being sold / shopped / etc at "young starting TE" prices. I'd rather buy Gresham/etc.

If you give Crumpler's numbers to Hernandez, over the 2nd half of the season, you will see that the Patriots did in fact have 2 productive TEs and can moving forward.I have no issue suggesting that Gresham is a safer bet. I think he is. But I don't like him as much as the other two in this conversation.

 

[Boston]

How many teams have two productive TEs?

This is my issue w/ him (and Gronk, really). They are both worth buying into as far as talent, but who goes 2-14 this week while the other goes 6-78-1? I realize "it's dynasty", but how many times have we seen 2 TE's from one team be consistent FF starts? They are being sold / shopped / etc at "young starting TE" prices. I'd rather buy Gresham/etc.

If you give Crumpler's numbers to Hernandez, over the 2nd half of the season, you will see that the Patriots did in fact have 2 productive TEs and can moving forward.I have no issue suggesting that Gresham is a safer bet. I think he is. But I don't like him as much as the other two in this conversation.

Crumpler is more offensive lineman than TE...I really don't see Hernandez getting many of those snaps and if he does he'll be doing a lot more blocking with those snaps.

 

[Tackling Dummies]

I'm unsure of the thought process of the OP other than to vent, but Hernandez's comp is most likely Jimmy Graham and he's listed a few spots higher by a few FBG staff in dynasty.

Hernandez is several years younger than Graham and they both play in dynamic, spread-the-ball offensive systems w/ elite QB's. Both are mismatches and play the move TE spot. Not to let statistics get in the way of a discussion, but Hernandez ranked 5th in DYAR and 7th in DVOA last season. While injured.

The OP must also be unaware that dynasty rosters can be retained for more than one season.

 

[Go deep]

How many teams have two productive TEs?

The Patriots.Even if we assumed that ONLY the winner of the Gronk/Hernandez battle would be fantasy relevant, it is STILL too early to assume that it is Gronk. Hernandez played very well over the first half of the season--better than Gronk. We don't know how much injury had to play in the transfer of production.

He is 21 years old, he showed flashes, and he has as much potential as anyone not named Antonio Gates, when it comes to the part of a TE's game that translate to fantasy points. That includes Finley.

We also dont know if it just took Gronk the first half of the season to get back into playing shape after not playing football in 2009.

As far as having more potential than Finley, or any other TE not named Gates, i think that is going a bit overboard....alot overboard actually. He has shown some flashes, but its this thought proccess that lead to him being overrated in the first place.

 

[Concept Coop]

We also dont know if it just took Gronk the first half of the season to get back into playing shape after not playing football in 2009. As far as having more potential than Finley, or any other TE not named Gates, i think that is going a bit overboard....alot overboard actually. He has shown some flashes, but its this thought proccess that lead to him being overrated in the first place.

Very true. We don't know. We don't know much of anything regarding the situation. I said he as much potenial, when it comes to the part of a TE's game that translates in to points: catching the fooball and advancing it towards teh endzone. If that is a lot overboard, I would like to see who you think has a lot more ability, when it comes to that.

 

[Go deep]

We also dont know if it just took Gronk the first half of the season to get back into playing shape after not playing football in 2009. As far as having more potential than Finley, or any other TE not named Gates, i think that is going a bit overboard....alot overboard actually. He has shown some flashes, but its this thought proccess that lead to him being overrated in the first place.

Very true. We don't know. We don't know much of anything regarding the situation. I said he as much potenial, when it comes to the part of a TE's game that translates in to points: catching the fooball and advancing it towards teh endzone. If that is a lot overboard, I would like to see who you think has a lot more ability, when it comes to that.

I think Finley, Clark, Davis, Miller, Graham, Gresham, Keller, Witten Pettigrew, Gronk, Winslow have more, plus a handful of other guys who are in the same range(Cooley, Daniels, Cook, Moeaki, Lewis etc.) I think Hernandez scale of TE to WR skill tips more to the WR side than most TE's.

 

[comfortably numb]

This guy imo should be ranked around TE16 to * (as in unranked) it appears all the staff members (except for Jeff Terteiller) has copied Waldman's ranking of Hernandez and put them in their top ten rankings. Why? If Hernandez was so good why did he fall to the mid 4th round? He will never get enough snaps to be a legitimate TE1 Rob Gronkowski does everything Hernandez does and better all Hernandez will do is clog up your roster and you will eventually be forced to straight up drop him. Shop him now before its too late.

If Hernandez was so good why did he fall to the mid 4th round?That is some pretty poor analysis.

If

Gates

Colston

Foster

Miles

Welker

Marshall

Schaub

Brady

were so good, why did they fall to the ____ RD?

Rob Gronkowski does everything Hernandez does and better

IMO, Hernandez is a MUCH better athlete than Gronkowski, doesn't mean he is a better player, but Hernandez can flat out run.

That alone is the reason he is valued so high.

He has the ability to turn a catch into a big gain.

Gronk's 3 biggest games were

week 10 vs' PIT he had 3 TD's (beat William Gay on all 3) Hernandez had no REC and 2 targets

week 16 vs' BUF HERNADEZ OUT he had 4/54/2

week 17 vs' MIA HERNANDEZ OUT he had 6/102/1

So, 10/156/3 in 2 games where Hernandez was out and add in the BIG game where Brady locked in on him.

The only knock I have on Hernandez is ball distribution, but at least in owning him you have the most explosive weapon on the NE Patriots team.

In my leagues TE's are VERY valuable, so even with the potential he could go 2/26 several times, he is still a top rated TE for me.

Hernandez played in 2 less games, and had more yards and REC.

IMO, in regular TE leagues, I can see Gronk being the play, as he has a better chance of getting the TD.

In my league

4/50yds would be 11pts

2/32yds TD would be 12.2pts

The 1st line would be what Hernandez probably has a better shot at each week, with line 2, is what Gronk has a better shot to land each week.

For my league, I would rather take a shot at line 1

IN leagues where say no PPR line 1 would be 5pts and line 2 would be 9, making Gronk a better play.

In summary, I think it boils down to the league you are in, but I do think Hernandez can be a legitimate TE 1 option for FF....and god forbid any 1 of them get hurt.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

The good news for Hernandez is that he's a really good WR/TE.

The bad news is that WR/TE isn't a position in the NFL. He's already been supplanted at TE by Gronkowski. And he'll eventually be supplanted at WR when the Patriots find an NFL caliber wideout again.

 

[Concept Coop]

The good news for Hernandez is that he's a really good WR/TE.The bad news is that WR/TE isn't a position in the NFL. He's already been supplanted at TE by Gronkowski. And he'll eventually be supplanted at WR when the Patriots find an NFL caliber wideout again.

He doesn't play WR.He played his best ball with Moss and Welker on the field--two NFL caliber WRs. The Patriots play with a lot of 2x TE sets.We don't know that Gronkowski supplanted him. Did I miss anything?

 

[thriftyrocker]

The good news for Hernandez is that he's a really good WR/TE.The bad news is that WR/TE isn't a position in the NFL. He's already been supplanted at TE by Gronkowski. And he'll eventually be supplanted at WR when the Patriots find an NFL caliber wideout again.

Bump down Finley.

 

[Go deep]

The good news for Hernandez is that he's a really good WR/TE.

The bad news is that WR/TE isn't a position in the NFL. He's already been supplanted at TE by Gronkowski. And he'll eventually be supplanted at WR when the Patriots find an NFL caliber wideout again.

I agree with everything but the bolded. Hernandez will get playing time no matter who else the Patriots have at WR or TE. The problem is he will probably only ever be a part time player with no real positon. Kind of like a Josh Cribbs or Dexter Mccluster(except with a diferent skill set) . Its almost like Belichick found a new toy to play with in the begining of the season but slowly learned it hurt his offense to play with it. Look at Bradys numbers over the 2nd half of the season compared to the first half. Also notice than BJGE ran for almost twice as many yards in the 2nd half too, so their running game was better with more Gronk and less Hernandez. Coincidence, maybe, maybe not, but its worth noting,

 

[griff321]

Everyone is acting like they have the same skill set, it's like saying Law Firm and Woody play the same position so they'll only use one of 'em. Like CC said they use a two TE set very often. It just so happens that in certain situations the Patriots zero in on a defenses weakness and certain players stats will suffer.

Ben Watson and Daniel Graham anyone? It's just that Hernandez and Gronk are more talented.

 

[Go deep]

Everyone is acting like they have the same skill set, it's like saying Law Firm and Woody play the same position so they'll only use one of 'em. Like CC said they use a two TE set very often. It just so happens that in certain situations the Patriots zero in on a defenses weakness and certain players stats will suffer.Ben Watson and Daniel Graham anyone? It's just that Hernandez and Gronk are more talented.

The problem is you likely wont get two fantasy relevant TE's from the same team, well at least it has never happened before.

 

[thriftyrocker]

Ben Watson and Daniel Graham anyone? It's just that Hernandez and Gronk are more talented.

Watson's best year he was TE10. Graham took 21 receptions and 2 TDs that year. Hypothetically, without a timeshare if all those stats went to Watson, Watson would have actually provided some value.Hernandez and Gronk are better than those guys, but the best WR that year was Reche Caldwell.

 

[The Berry Man]

Graham is the best blocker out of all four, but Hernandez and Gronkowski are both much better pass catchers than Graham/Watson, especially Hernandez who is an extremely natural pass catcher.

Hernandez is a clear hold for me, I think. He finished very slow so you likely won't get much for him in normal scoring leagues, yet his potential is high enough that I would definitely not be looking to move him just because the Patriots have two good TE's.

 

[Beaumont]

Dynasty leagues are all about acquiring talent. Who cares if he is currently blocked by Gronk, maybe possibly ... just grab, hold and wait. Philip Rivers was blocked by Drew Brees. That worked out fine too.

 

[Chadstroma]

This guy imo should be ranked around TE16 to * (as in unranked) it appears all the staff members (except for Jeff Terteiller) has copied Waldman's ranking of Hernandez and put them in their top ten rankings. Why? If Hernandez was so good why did he fall to the mid 4th round? He will never get enough snaps to be a legitimate TE1 Rob Gronkowski does everything Hernandez does and better all Hernandez will do is clog up your roster and you will eventually be forced to straight up drop him. Shop him now before its too late.

I would be very nervous starting him on any given week but would be equally nervous leaving him on the bench.ETA: I think the guy has huge potential but unless something changes in NE I'd probably look to move him (depending on my other options).

I think you will never really know who is going to do well in NE. Chances are one of them will have a good to great game but it will be hard to decide on who that will be. Unless one of them gets hurt, I think both will be hit and miss. I would give Gronkowski the edge because he certainly outperformed as the season went on. If you can get value for him, I have no reason to not sell. I have him on a dynasty league as my third TE behind Vernon Davis and Zach Miller (Oak) since I picked him up off the waiver wire in response to trading Cooley away. If I can get value, I will trade him but I am not sure if there is anyone that is going to give any value at this point.

 

[NorrisB]

you guys mind as well clog your rosters full of other backup TEs while you're at it

 

[jwb]

Dynasty leagues are all about acquiring talent. Who cares if he is currently blocked by Gronk, maybe possibly ... just grab, hold and wait. Philip Rivers was blocked by Drew Brees. That worked out fine too.

There's a point where they start clogging rosters though. I'm not saying AH should be dropped to pick up this week's WW scrap, but too many of these "too good to drop right now, but likely need a few years" guys are killers. There's only so many James Jones' your roster can take If I already felt even remotely comfortable about my TE position, I'd definitely sell.

 

[loose circuits]

Dynasty leagues are all about acquiring talent. Who cares if he is currently blocked by Gronk, maybe possibly ... just grab, hold and wait. Philip Rivers was blocked by Drew Brees. That worked out fine too.

There's a point where they start clogging rosters though. I'm not saying AH should be dropped to pick up this week's WW scrap, but too many of these "too good to drop right now, but likely need a few years" guys are killers. There's only so many James Jones' your roster can take If I already felt even remotely comfortable about my TE position, I'd definitely sell.

he was TE14 as a 21 year old rookie who missed 2 games, I don't consider him in the same ball park as the James Casey and Shawn Nelson's

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Best rookie TEs since 1960

Rk Player Year Rec Yds TDs FPts

1 Mike Ditka 1961 56 1076 12 235.6

2 Keith Jackson 1988 81 869 6 203.9

3 Charles Young 1973 55 854 6 176.4

4 Cam Cleeland 1998 54 684 6 158.4

5 Junior Miller 1980 46 584 9 158.4

6 Rob Gronkowski 2010 42 546 10 156.6

7 John Carlson 2008 55 627 5 147.7

8 Raymond Chester 1970 42 556 7 139.6

9 Aaron Hernandez 2010 45 563 6 137.3

10 Robert Awalt 1987 42 526 6 130.6

11 Ken Dilger 1995 42 635 4 129.5

12 Bob Tucker 1970 40 571 5 127.1

13 Jermaine Gresham 2010 52 471 4 123.1

14 Pete Lammons 1966 41 565 4 121.5

Since 1960 there have only been 14 rookie TEs that have eclipsed both 450 yards and 4 TDs.