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Hakeem Nicks (1 Viewer)

GoBirds said:
William Munny said:
And guess who is leading the Giants in receiving yards this game? Yep, Hakeen Nicks. At some point folks here will realize that he's the best WR on the team.
Because of a garbage time bomb thrown by Carr. :unsure:
It counts doesnt it?
He won't go against back ups every week.
Your league has a bonus for yardage against the first team?
Have fun chasing points.
 
Played Nicks this week over alot of other better options.

Thought the GMen would have to pass to keep up. And thought he might get a redzone look.

But i hope i can use that "he played against the backups" theory to get him in the 2 dynasty leagues i dont have him in.

Question: I have 4 really good wr's (Moss Roddy VJax DJax) how much more would a Nicks owner would have to send for Djax??

 
Have fun chasing points.
I'm not chasing anything, he's already rostered in all my leagues.However, I do watch him every week - and that's three games in a row he's been getting targets and being productive.

That is what we call a trend.

You can whine all you want about the circumstances, but he kid has talent, and there is no reason to think he will not be involved in the passing game going forward.

I'm a little late to the party but unless you're Dom Hixon's cousin, I'm not sure why exactly you are arguing so vociferously that Hicks is not a playa.

 
Nicks barely played while the game was competitive. Hixon even played ahead of him. Im just saying.
Nicks was the leading receiver on the team by mid-3rd quarter. This game basically wasn't competitive beyond the 15-minute mark (end of 1st quarter), so I'm not sure what your point is.3 games in a row now he's been productive. It will be fun to keep checking in here each week to see the latest excuse for why Nicks' production should be discounted.
 
Have fun chasing points.
I'm not chasing anything, he's already rostered in all my leagues.However, I do watch him every week - and that's three games in a row he's been getting targets and being productive.

That is what we call a trend.

You can whine all you want about the circumstances, but he kid has talent, and there is no reason to think he will not be involved in the passing game going forward.

I'm a little late to the party but unless you're Dom Hixon's cousin, I'm not sure why exactly you are arguing so vociferously that Hicks is not a playa.
Did anyone question he had talent? That's probably why he was a 1st round pick, ya think?Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.

I like the kid, especially since he's a Heel, but you guys need to tame your pillow fight over who has the biggest mancrush on him.

 
Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.
Against the Raiders, Nicks did most of his damage while covered by the best CB in the league, who interestingly wasn't covering Steve Smith on those plays.
 
I don' t think anyone is expecting a Moss breakout season but the kid has scored in three straight games since coming back from injury. He was very dynamic in the preseason. Hard to imagine Nicks won't continue to evolve and get more looks as the year progresses.

 
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Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.
Against the Raiders, Nicks did most of his damage while covered by the best CB in the league, who interestingly wasn't covering Steve Smith on those plays.
"Most of his damage".........for a total of 49 yards. Great call, he really lit them up.
 
Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.
Against the Raiders, Nicks did most of his damage while covered by the best CB in the league, who interestingly wasn't covering Steve Smith on those plays.
"Most of his damage".........for a total of 49 yards. Great call, he really lit them up.
Back it up, folks.
Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha has established himself as the league's top cornerback. Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw in Asomugha's direction once last week, which was only the third pass thrown Asomugha's way in five games. Teams have completed two passes against Asomugha this season, with one touchdown. Over the past two seasons combined, Asomugha had only 59 passes thrown at him.
Smith caught the only pass completed against Awesome, early in the game. Everything else - including all of Nicks production -came against Johnson on the other side.I'm all for a good debate, but no need to just make stuff up.
 
Have fun chasing points.
I'm not chasing anything, he's already rostered in all my leagues.However, I do watch him every week - and that's three games in a row he's been getting targets and being productive.

That is what we call a trend.

You can whine all you want about the circumstances, but he kid has talent, and there is no reason to think he will not be involved in the passing game going forward.

I'm a little late to the party but unless you're Dom Hixon's cousin, I'm not sure why exactly you are arguing so vociferously that Hicks is not a playa.
Did anyone question he had talent? That's probably why he was a 1st round pick, ya think?Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.

I like the kid, especially since he's a Heel, but you guys need to tame your pillow fight over who has the biggest mancrush on him.
Fair enough. Obvs I'm a SS2 believer, as he is the best route runner on the team, and the clear possession WR. He's a perfect fit on my team as a WR2/WR3.FWIW, the original post does not make that statement...#11 alludes to it, and then #29 is where gas got thrown on the fire. After his last post and the false statement that Nicks was catching balls against Awesome, I'm not sure that poster has any cred left in this one.

 
Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.
Against the Raiders, Nicks did most of his damage while covered by the best CB in the league, who interestingly wasn't covering Steve Smith on those plays.
"Most of his damage".........for a total of 49 yards. Great call, he really lit them up.
Back it up, folks.
Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha has established himself as the league's top cornerback. Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw in Asomugha's direction once last week, which was only the third pass thrown Asomugha's way in five games. Teams have completed two passes against Asomugha this season, with one touchdown. Over the past two seasons combined, Asomugha had only 59 passes thrown at him.
Smith caught the only pass completed against Awesome, early in the game. Everything else - including all of Nicks production -came against Johnson on the other side.I'm all for a good debate, but no need to just make stuff up.
I read it in a FBG thread, not trying to make up anything. :rolleyes:
 
Have fun chasing points.
I'm not chasing anything, he's already rostered in all my leagues.However, I do watch him every week - and that's three games in a row he's been getting targets and being productive.

That is what we call a trend.

You can whine all you want about the circumstances, but he kid has talent, and there is no reason to think he will not be involved in the passing game going forward.

I'm a little late to the party but unless you're Dom Hixon's cousin, I'm not sure why exactly you are arguing so vociferously that Hicks is not a playa.
Did anyone question he had talent? That's probably why he was a 1st round pick, ya think?Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.

I like the kid, especially since he's a Heel, but you guys need to tame your pillow fight over who has the biggest mancrush on him.
Fair enough. Obvs I'm a SS2 believer, as he is the best route runner on the team, and the clear possession WR. He's a perfect fit on my team as a WR2/WR3.FWIW, the original post does not make that statement...#11 alludes to it, and then #29 is where gas got thrown on the fire. After his last post and the false statement that Nicks was catching balls against Awesome, I'm not sure that poster has any cred left in this one.
:rolleyes: There's really no need to be a d-bag. As explained above, that was pulled directly from another thread where a Giants fan (which I am not) - who supposedly watched the game - claimed that Nicks did his damage against Asomugha. I'll try to be more cautious about accepting assertions from other posters.
 
Have fun chasing points.
I'm not chasing anything, he's already rostered in all my leagues.However, I do watch him every week - and that's three games in a row he's been getting targets and being productive.

That is what we call a trend.

You can whine all you want about the circumstances, but he kid has talent, and there is no reason to think he will not be involved in the passing game going forward.

I'm a little late to the party but unless you're Dom Hixon's cousin, I'm not sure why exactly you are arguing so vociferously that Hicks is not a playa.
Did anyone question he had talent? That's probably why he was a 1st round pick, ya think?Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.

I like the kid, especially since he's a Heel, but you guys need to tame your pillow fight over who has the biggest mancrush on him.
Fair enough. Obvs I'm a SS2 believer, as he is the best route runner on the team, and the clear possession WR. He's a perfect fit on my team as a WR2/WR3.FWIW, the original post does not make that statement...#11 alludes to it, and then #29 is where gas got thrown on the fire. After his last post and the false statement that Nicks was catching balls against Awesome, I'm not sure that poster has any cred left in this one.
My fault, I was referring to the original post I responded to. If either Nicks/Manningham goes down, look out. Until then it seems like a coinflip with Hixon out of the picture.

 
Have fun chasing points.
I'm not chasing anything, he's already rostered in all my leagues.However, I do watch him every week - and that's three games in a row he's been getting targets and being productive.

That is what we call a trend.

You can whine all you want about the circumstances, but he kid has talent, and there is no reason to think he will not be involved in the passing game going forward.

I'm a little late to the party but unless you're Dom Hixon's cousin, I'm not sure why exactly you are arguing so vociferously that Hicks is not a playa.
Did anyone question he had talent? That's probably why he was a 1st round pick, ya think?Maybe you should read the original post that says Nicks is the best receiver on the team. If you want to know what a "Trend" is maybe you should look at Steve Smith, the best receiver on the Giants this year. Look at his #'s against the top CB and explain how Nicks is better? Smith will be the top receiver and Nicks and Manningham will probably take turns with good games unless one gets hurt. The "trend" you talk about includes a one catch game (which was a great play) and todays mop up when NO could care less. He will have his games but Smith will be more consistent and the best NYG WR at the end of the season.

I like the kid, especially since he's a Heel, but you guys need to tame your pillow fight over who has the biggest mancrush on him.
Fair enough. Obvs I'm a SS2 believer, as he is the best route runner on the team, and the clear possession WR. He's a perfect fit on my team as a WR2/WR3.FWIW, the original post does not make that statement...#11 alludes to it, and then #29 is where gas got thrown on the fire. After his last post and the false statement that Nicks was catching balls against Awesome, I'm not sure that poster has any cred left in this one.
:rolleyes: There's really no need to be a d-bag. As explained above, that was pulled directly from another thread where a Giants fan (which I am not) - who supposedly watched the game - claimed that Nicks did his damage against Asomugha. I'll try to be more cautious about accepting assertions from other posters.
Then why are you being one? :hophead:
 
Against the Raiders, Nicks did most of his damage while covered by the best CB in the league, who interestingly wasn't covering Steve Smith on those plays.
"Most of his damage".........for a total of 49 yards. Great call, he really lit them up.
Back it up, folks.
Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha has established himself as the league's top cornerback. Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw in Asomugha's direction once last week, which was only the third pass thrown Asomugha's way in five games. Teams have completed two passes against Asomugha this season, with one touchdown. Over the past two seasons combined, Asomugha had only 59 passes thrown at him.
Smith caught the only pass completed against Awesome, early in the game. Everything else - including all of Nicks production -came against Johnson on the other side.I'm all for a good debate, but no need to just make stuff up.
I read it in a FBG thread, not trying to make up anything. :rolleyes:
OK, dude, but whatever your source was, it was just a flat out false statement.I understand it was not intentional, and my apologies for coming on strong and implying you were deliberate about presenting bad info.
 
OK, dude, but whatever your source was, it was just a flat out false statement.I understand it was not intentional, and my apologies for coming on strong and implying you were deliberate about presenting bad info.
Hey, I like being corrected if my info is flat out false. It's tough to verify every assertion on FBG, but I'm not here to knowingly pass along bad info.And frankly, that does discount my view of Nicks. It was one thing for him to torch a great DB. It's quite another for him to torch a dude who I recall being quite raw when he was on the Packer roster a few years back. He still looks like a play'a to me. But we'll see if he develops further or plateaus.
 
Redraft I think the Giants WR sit is fluid. Smith is a great route runner, but Mario still has the confidence of Eli/Gilbright (sp? the OC). Nicks is a tremendous physical talent. Sheesh, the guy who was the default #1 a year ago because of injuries can barely get on the field. The WR5 (Moss) would be a starter or top slot WR on some teams.

This year I think SS2 continues being the most consistent and productive - albeit at a slower pace - but the other 2 or 3 will have good games as well.

Dynasty or Keeper, I'd do everything in my power to grab Nicks - but I've been strictly redraft the last few years, so that aspect doesn't concern me.

 
Redraft I think the Giants WR sit is fluid. Smith is a great route runner, but Mario still has the confidence of Eli/Gilbright (sp? the OC). Nicks is a tremendous physical talent. Sheesh, the guy who was the default #1 a year ago because of injuries can barely get on the field. The WR5 (Moss) would be a starter or top slot WR on some teams.This year I think SS2 continues being the most consistent and productive - albeit at a slower pace - but the other 2 or 3 will have good games as well.Dynasty or Keeper, I'd do everything in my power to grab Nicks - but I've been strictly redraft the last few years, so that aspect doesn't concern me.
None of this matters all that much (Nicks v. ???) because the Giants are playing 3 man WR sets and have so all year. Everyone gets opportunities, so whether you like S.SMith, Manningham or Nicks, each will have their time under the sun. Thebetter one becomes, such as S.Smith weeks 1-4, the weaker coverage the others receive (see Manningham weeks 2-5 and Nicks today). If Nicks ultimately dominates and becomes a T.O. type player, it means Eli is matching his brother for numbers. I would be surprised if it happens his first two years of Hackim's career.
 
Nicks beat Nnamdi just couldn't get that second foot in.

I didn't see the game so this legend depends upon whom you believe...

Hakeem Nicks caught a ball despite being covered by Nnamdi Asomugha, and then broke a tackle of Aso. In the end, the Giants set for another field goal.

-Oakland Raiders Examiner/Patrick Patterson

Link
That was around the 9th or 10th drive...I was trying to finish off some crappy summer beer (Bud Light Lime) somebody left at our place...and I'm pretty sure they had switched the feed to another game because it was so boring.Prolly correct, though...the one I cited referenced that Eli threw his way once, not that the Giants threw his way twice. So there...both SS2 and Hakeem the Dream caught passes against Awesome. Somebody call the bronze cast shoppe in the morning, they're Canton bound.

:mellow:

 
H A K E E M

If Nicks ultimately dominates and becomes a T.O. type player, it means Eli is matching his brother for numbers. I would be surprised if it happens his first two years of Hackim's career.
H A K E E MNow we're getting stuff accomplished in this thread. We've established Awesome is (possibly somewhat) human, and we've issued corrections on both his first and last name.

Good day in TSP.

:mellow:

 
Amazing that 3 of these young G-men receivers have become viable fantasy starters (in 3 WR formats). It seems like maybe Nicks wasn't in the grand plan this year, but Coughlin is having a hard time keeping him off the field. The guy produces when he is in there, bottom line.

 
Nicks barely played while the game was competitive. Hixon even played ahead of him. Im just saying.
Nicks was the leading receiver on the team by mid-3rd quarter. This game basically wasn't competitive beyond the 15-minute mark (end of 1st quarter), so I'm not sure what your point is.3 games in a row now he's been productive. It will be fun to keep checking in here each week to see the latest excuse for why Nicks' production should be discounted.
:lmao: I think Nicks is clearly talented and is a must pickup and solid WR3 at least down the stretch. All Im saying is that he barely played early. Thats a fact. I wasnt trying to provide anything else but some commentary for those who were wondering.
 
Nicks barely played while the game was competitive. Hixon even played ahead of him. Im just saying.
Nicks was the leading receiver on the team by mid-3rd quarter. This game basically wasn't competitive beyond the 15-minute mark (end of 1st quarter), so I'm not sure what your point is.3 games in a row now he's been productive. It will be fun to keep checking in here each week to see the latest excuse for why Nicks' production should be discounted.
:wall: I think Nicks is clearly talented and is a must pickup and solid WR3 at least down the stretch. All Im saying is that he barely played early. Thats a fact. I wasnt trying to provide anything else but some commentary for those who were wondering.
Got it, sorry for the misinterpretation.
 
Nicks seems to have better hands and athleticism than Manningham by a good stretch. Probably a lot more upside in my view. Manning still throws to Manningham a LOT more (threw to him twice in a row in the end zone before the game was out of hand). They seem to be directing plays to Manningham, but I really think it's a matter of time before Nicks becomes at least the #2 option -- and perhaps beyond that overtakes the #1 from smith (though that's probably a couple years out). You could see how excited Eli was to get Nicks involved (after one screen pass to him, where Nicks picked up 7 or 8 yards, Eli ran over to him with a big smile and smacked him on the helmet -- you could just see Eli liking/rooting for the kid).

I like very much what I've seen from Nicks. He could be a superstar in this league some time soon. In the shorter term I would not be shocked to see him take the #2 WR spot by the end of this season.

 
I think Eli is going to use all 3 guys.

Steve smiths number have ticked down the last 2 weeks Im sure that defenses adjusting.

Mario seems to be targetted an awful lot.

Heck eve nHixon was out there some yesterday.

Right Now, IMO Mario n SSmith are must starts and Nicks is a bye week player until an injury or something else happens

 
I'm sick.

I picked him up on waivers early in the year, then cut him when he had a few bad weeks.

Now I have to face him in the playoffs next week.

:scared:

 
Raider Nation said:
I'm sick.I picked him up on waivers early in the year, then cut him when he had a few bad weeks.Now I have to face him in the playoffs next week. :scared:
Spent all my waiver $$ on manningham and MSW. That worked like a charm.
 
I've been debating between Nicks & Britt for a couple fo weeks now!

I think Britt would have caught those passes that went right through Nicks hands.

Unbelievable talent in rookie WR's this year!

Looks like Nicks locks up the starting gig from here on out if you ask me.

 
When did they announce he would be starting this week? I didn't see it anywhere until after the early games.

 
Love him. He is going to be special. By this time ext year if he stays healthy no one is going to remember Plaxico Burress at all.

 
I watched basically every game of his in college and never saw him drop passes like last night. Scouting wise, Hakeem had some of the best hands of the WRs in his class. He is no Braylon, don't worry.

 
I watched basically every game of his in college and never saw him drop passes like last night. Scouting wise, Hakeem had some of the best hands of the WRs in his class. He is no Braylon, don't worry.
Hopefully it was just nerves, but he certainly looked like Braylon Jr. last night.
 
He has big play ability, but his hands looked very suspect last night.
It was an aberration. Nicks demonstrated very good hands throughout college. Better, he's a snatcher, not a body catcher. As I said elsewhere, plenty of good receivers miss balls we feel they should have caught.
 
I don't give a rat's ### what he does further on in his career. I'm concerned what he can do for me the next 3 games. If I now have a reliable WR3 with WR2 upside, my title chances just got better.

 
I don't give a rat's ### what he does further on in his career. I'm concerned what he can do for me the next 3 games. If I now have a reliable WR3 with WR2 upside, my title chances just got better.
I think he is becoming - if not already - the #2 receiving option behind Steve Smith, and the big play guy in the passing game while Smith is the possession guy and the one Eli still has the most faith in. Nicks targets going backward from last night are: 7,3,6,7, BYE, 5,5,7,8,6,3 - with that 3 coming in week 4 which was his first game back from an injury that kept him out for weeks 2 & 3. That also coincided with Manningham becoming a bigger part of the offense.Nix has played in 11 games, although in two of those games he was hurt late and coming back from injury, and he has 6 TD's. Interestingly, Mannignham's targets have seen a hit in the past 2 weeks. Going back from last night they are : 4,4,11,10 BYE. He was the #2 for awhile but to me it feels like Nicks is the most explosive of the two. Also, while Nicks had those drops - he redeemed himself; Manningham ran two bad routes at the goal line/end zone that cost two touchdowns. Nicks wasn't running bad routes. With a QB like Eli I think the better route runner will be more trusted and have more success. The 3 of them make a great unit, though. Nicks will be a stud, Smith is reliable all the way and Manningham will get better. For now, I am comfortable with Nicks as my WR3 without hesitation and I think he does have WR 2 upside. Let's not forget that while he had 3 big drops, they were all on big plays where Eli was looking for him - he is a big part of the offense already.
 
Looks like its all systems go :thumbup:

"(TheHuddle) The New York Daily News reports New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 24. He expects to play in Week 16."

 
Looks like its all systems go :hifive: "(TheHuddle) The New York Daily News reports New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 24. He expects to play in Week 16."
:banned:Per sportsline:
News: Giants WR Hakeem Nicks was limited in practice for a second straight session Thursday as New York prepares to face the Panthers in Week 16. Nicks was injured on Monday night when he tweaked his hamstring.
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