Hank Baskett '07 (1 Viewer)

[LHUCKS]

6'4" 220

21.1 YPC as a Rookie

Sure they brought on Kevin Curtis and sure Reggie Brown has looked good at times, but this guy showed me something on the field last year so don't count him out as a starting WR for the Iggles this year. Great hands, decent route running, tough over the middle and has the size to be a redzone threat.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Hey, where have I heard this name before?

 

[NorrisB]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

 

[LHUCKS]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

 

[zadok]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

AHEM

 

[Pimpin Ain't Easy]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

So, What did you win??

 

[AnonymousBob]

I'm looking to buy but you haven't sold me.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

AHEM :(

 

[jesseasi]

I was in love with Baskett too - especially when Stallworth left town.

But then they signed Curtis, and Kiper has them drafting another WR in the 1st round!

Something must be up with him where they don't feel like he can be a top level WR in the NFL.

 

[David Yudkin]

I'm waiting to hear some bold projections for Baskett. At best, I see him as the 5th receiving option in Philly and he may even end up being 6th. Whatcha got for numbers????

 

[David Yudkin]

Since 1980, here are all the WRs that had a 20.0 ypr and at least 20 receptions as a rookie.

1 Chris Sanders

2 James Jett

3 Kevin House

4 Ernie Jones

5 Charlie Brown

6 Horace Copeland

7 Hank Baskett

8 Aaron Cox

9 Marc Boerigter

10 Willie Gault

11 Ron Brown

12 Jessie Hester

13 Tony Simmons

14 Michael Irvin

15 Daryl Turner

16 Hassan Jones

17 Ricky Nattiel

18 Fred Barnett

Other than Irvin, the majority of the list is pretty

 

[zadok]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

AHEM

I love the trade for Baskett - also wanted him on the 2nd day of the draft. McMullen was getting cut anyway and the Vikings scooped up Baskett before the Eagles could. It's a win-win. At worst, Baskett is another McMullen who is 3 years younger with upside.

I was mere posting hours behind you in Baskett man-love. I wanted him over Avant.

 

[scratcher]

I'm waiting to hear some bold projections for Baskett. At best, I see him as the 5th receiving option in Philly and he may even end up being 6th. Whatcha got for numbers????

I can see Brown, Curtis and maaaaybe Avant ahead of him. Who are the other 2 (I hope not Lewis or Johnson)?

 

[zadok]

I'm waiting to hear some bold projections for Baskett. At best, I see him as the 5th receiving option in Philly and he may even end up being 6th. Whatcha got for numbers????

I can see Brown, Curtis and maaaaybe Avant ahead of him. Who are the other 2 (I hope not Lewis or Johnson)?

I ASSUME he is including TEs and RBs in "receiving options".

 

[scratcher]

I'm waiting to hear some bold projections for Baskett. At best, I see him as the 5th receiving option in Philly and he may even end up being 6th. Whatcha got for numbers????

I can see Brown, Curtis and maaaaybe Avant ahead of him. Who are the other 2 (I hope not Lewis or Johnson)?

I ASSUME he is including TEs and RBs in "receiving options".

:( good point. i need some food, my body is starting to eat my brain.

 

[David Yudkin]

I'm waiting to hear some bold projections for Baskett. At best, I see him as the 5th receiving option in Philly and he may even end up being 6th. Whatcha got for numbers????

I can see Brown, Curtis and maaaaybe Avant ahead of him. Who are the other 2 (I hope not Lewis or Johnson)?

I ASSUME he is including TEs and RBs in "receiving options".

Yes. Westbrook, Smith, Brown, and Curtis. Toss up IMO between Avant and Baskett. Even if Baskett beats out Avant, how often do teams have 5 players with decent reception totals?

 

[scratcher]

I wouldn't be surprised if Baskett was the 4th option. Something like Westbrook > Brown > Smith > Baskett > Curtis

 

[Family Matters]

Don't know much about him but I can't get real excited about this undrafted WR. He has great size and put up some solid numbers at New Mexico but if he were someone that Philly was high on them why spend the money on Curtis? He did nothing with the opportunity when Stallworth was out. They have Curtis, Brown, Lewis, LJ Smith and Westbrook that will do most of the pass catching. I really don't think he'll be making much of a contribution anytime soon.

I've been wrong before but there really is nothing to support a "sleeper" theory on this guy.

 

[LHUCKS]

Since 1980, here are all the WRs that had a 20.0 ypr and at least 20 receptions as a rookie.1 Chris Sanders 2 James Jett 3 Kevin House 4 Ernie Jones 5 Charlie Brown 6 Horace Copeland 7 Hank Baskett 8 Aaron Cox 9 Marc Boerigter 10 Willie Gault 11 Ron Brown 12 Jessie Hester 13 Tony Simmons 14 Michael Irvin 15 Daryl Turner16 Hassan Jones 17 Ricky Nattiel 18 Fred BarnettOther than Irvin, the majority of the list is pretty

Interesting....I wonder how many are 6'4"?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

AHEM

I love the trade for Baskett - also wanted him on the 2nd day of the draft. McMullen was getting cut anyway and the Vikings scooped up Baskett before the Eagles could. It's a win-win. At worst, Baskett is another McMullen who is 3 years younger with upside.

I was mere posting hours behind you in Baskett man-love. I wanted him over Avant.

OK - I knew you were an Eagles fan but missed that part. :(

 

[nygiants56]

has a good chance to be a solid #2 on the Eagles.

 

[Frank Black]

LHUCKS, don't forget that Baskett still has to learn how to catch the ball!

 

[Ned]

Since 1980, here are all the WRs that had a 20.0 ypr and at least 20 receptions as a rookie.1 Chris Sanders 2 James Jett 3 Kevin House 4 Ernie Jones 5 Charlie Brown 6 Horace Copeland 7 Hank Baskett 8 Aaron Cox 9 Marc Boerigter 10 Willie Gault 11 Ron Brown 12 Jessie Hester 13 Tony Simmons 14 Michael Irvin 15 Daryl Turner16 Hassan Jones 17 Ricky Nattiel 18 Fred BarnettOther than Irvin, the majority of the list is pretty :X

Interesting....I wonder how many are 6'4"?

 

[Family Matters]

LHUCKS, don't forget that Baskett still has to learn how to catch the ball!

Anyone concerned that he runs too upright? He may be too tall. McNabb is used to shorter WR's.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

I like Baskett, but I can't see him overtaking Curtis for the number 2 spot. Like David said, I see him as being the 5th option.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

 

[KellysHeroes]

I like Baskett, but I can't see him overtaking Curtis for the number 2 spot. Like David said, I see him as being the 5th option.

I see curtis pulling a Stallworth and becoming #1

 

[zadok]

I like Baskett, but I can't see him overtaking Curtis for the number 2 spot. Like David said, I see him as being the 5th option.

I see curtis pulling a Stallworth and becoming #1

Stallworth was never #1...

 

[billymays]

What makes you guys think Baskett goes from being the #3 as a rookie to #5 as a 2nd year guy? He works hard, is smart, makes tough catches and is a very good athlete. I see him only getting better. I think some people just see LHUCKS and come in here to set him off.

 

[Sanboy]

nothing here .. move along ....

sleeper ... that word is used WAYYYYYY to much

 

[Ron_Mexico]

Since 1980, here are all the WRs that had a 20.0 ypr and at least 20 receptions as a rookie.1 Chris Sanders 2 James Jett 3 Kevin House 4 Ernie Jones 5 Charlie Brown 6 Horace Copeland 7 Hank Baskett 8 Aaron Cox 9 Marc Boerigter 10 Willie Gault 11 Ron Brown 12 Jessie Hester 13 Tony Simmons 14 Michael Irvin 15 Daryl Turner16 Hassan Jones 17 Ricky Nattiel 18 Fred BarnettOther than Irvin, the majority of the list is pretty :X

 

[renesauz]

Eagles coaches were raving about this kid from day 1 in camp. He has tremendous athleticism, and is BIG. He showed great hands, and no fear over the nmiddle. The only knock on him was that he was "raw". IE: Questionable route running.

Route running can be taught. He may not be quite ready to step in as a #1, but he'll make a terrific #3. This kid has game, but he'll only produce big numbers this year if Curtis or Brown miss significant time. I love him in dynasty.

 

[Biabreakable]

Since 1980, here are all the WRs that had a 20.0 ypr and at least 20 receptions as a rookie.1 Chris Sanders 2 James Jett 3 Kevin House 4 Ernie Jones 5 Charlie Brown 6 Horace Copeland 7 Hank Baskett 8 Aaron Cox 9 Marc Boerigter 10 Willie Gault 11 Ron Brown 12 Jessie Hester 13 Tony Simmons 14 Michael Irvin 15 Daryl Turner16 Hassan Jones 17 Ricky Nattiel 18 Fred BarnettOther than Irvin, the majority of the list is pretty :X

Hey!! Don't be dissin on Hassan Jones.

 

[BassNBrew]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

That info and a quarter got you a two bit cup of coffee in the fantasy world last year.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

That info and a quarter got you a two bit cup of coffee in the fantasy world last year.

Let's be clear - Baskett is a LONG TERM sleeper for DYNASTY in my eyes, or else in very deep leagues.I don't see him as breaking the Top 50 WR plateau this season, but if things break just right he could get there.

Top 40 / WR3 in big leagues or WR3/4 in avg. leagues is about his upside for 2007.

The bigger upside is if Curtis or Brown get hurt. Then Baskett becomes a true starter and has much more significance.

 

[Bri]

The bigger upside is if Curtis or Brown get hurt. Then Baskett becomes a true starter and has much more significance.

if he beats out Greg Lewis, Jason Avant, Jeremy Bloom and..hehehe Bethel Johnson their other FA WR signingLewis knows the system better and is considerred either Curtis' or Brown's primary backup not Baskett.

 

[Bri]

Since 1980, here are all the WRs that had a 20.0 ypr and at least 20 receptions as a rookie.1 Chris Sanders 2 James Jett 3 Kevin House 4 Ernie Jones 5 Charlie Brown 6 Horace Copeland 7 Hank Baskett 8 Aaron Cox 9 Marc Boerigter 10 Willie Gault 11 Ron Brown 12 Jessie Hester 13 Tony Simmons 14 Michael Irvin 15 Daryl Turner16 Hassan Jones 17 Ricky Nattiel 18 Fred BarnettOther than Irvin, the majority of the list is pretty

No Swervin Mervin? Barnett was solid

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

The bigger upside is if Curtis or Brown get hurt. Then Baskett becomes a true starter and has much more significance.

if he beats out Greg Lewis, Jason Avant, Jeremy Bloom and..hehehe Bethel Johnson their other FA WR signingLewis knows the system better and is considerred either Curtis' or Brown's primary backup not Baskett.

Greg Lewis is TERRIBLE. Curtis guarantees he's gone. His lone role was to stretch the field.Assuming 5-6 WRs are kept:Reggie BrownCurtisBaskettAvantBloom (KR/PR)Bethel Johnson (KR/PR)

 

[radballs]

Since 1980, here are all the WRs that had a 20.0 ypr and at least 20 receptions as a rookie.1 Chris Sanders 2 James Jett 3 Kevin House 4 Ernie Jones 5 Charlie Brown 6 Horace Copeland 7 Hank Baskett 8 Aaron Cox 9 Marc Boerigter 10 Willie Gault 11 Ron Brown 12 Jessie Hester 13 Tony Simmons 14 Michael Irvin 15 Daryl Turner16 Hassan Jones 17 Ricky Nattiel 18 Fred BarnettOther than Irvin, the majority of the list is pretty

No Swervin Mervin? Barnett was solid

I always liked Barnett, especially on Madden '92. He was the single reason I ever played as the Eagles back in the day.

 

[Bri]

Greg Lewis is TERRIBLE. Curtis guarantees he's gone. His lone role was to stretch the field.Assuming 5-6 WRs are kept:Reggie BrownCurtisBaskettAvantBloom (KR/PR)Bethel Johnson (KR/PR)

Nothing locked up yet IMO, camp will tell esp when half the WRs were rooks last year and what they learned+how they apply it is so very important to their career.Baskett was smooth gettin' deep at times (which is all ya say Lewis can do) but the rest of his game needs improvement. Not uncommon for a rook->2nd year WR but that's why I think his 3rd spot you guys are giving him is questionable at best right now.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

The bigger upside is if Curtis or Brown get hurt. Then Baskett becomes a true starter and has much more significance.

if he beats out Greg Lewis, Jason Avant, Jeremy Bloom and..hehehe Bethel Johnson their other FA WR signingLewis knows the system better and is considerred either Curtis' or Brown's primary backup not Baskett.

Greg Lewis is TERRIBLE. Curtis guarantees he's gone. His lone role was to stretch the field.Assuming 5-6 WRs are kept:

Reggie Brown

Curtis

Baskett

Avant

Bloom (KR/PR)

Bethel Johnson (KR/PR)

I think so too, but there are others who think Bloom will be cut. It's fairly safe to say the Eagles will cut one WR, so who will it be? Bloom was a dynamic returner in his two college ball years and the Eagles just invested a pick in him last year. He is coming off an injury though and they did bring in Johnson to help on KR/PR duties. Lewis has at least shown what he can do (decent slot receiver, solid depth).I think Glew is gone too, but I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility that he stays and Bloom is gone.

Zadok, what do you think? Over the past year or so I've found you have some kind of crystal ball when it comes to the Birds.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Option#1 Brian Westbrook

Option#2 Reggie Brown

Option#3 LJ Smith

Option#4 Kevin Curtis...could flip flop with Reggie Brown, we'll see.

Option#5 Hank Baskett...or possibly another WR.

If there are a lot of injuries than Baskett could see the field more. But in reality he probably is not good for more than about 32-40 catches max. I don't think he will keep the 20 ypc avg so lets use a much more likely 15 ypc...I see him with 600 yds max and less than 3-4 TD...a spot starter in a major pinch at best.

 

[Alluro]

Just from watching Baskett in a few games last year, the guy seemed like someone who has good to great hands, but was too slow to ever be an elite level WR. He makes these spectacular catches with people on him because he can't get separation to begin with. I see him as basically a clone of ernest wilford.

 

[switz]

Since 1980, here are all the WRs that had a 20.0 ypr and at least 20 receptions as a rookie.1 Chris Sanders 2 James Jett 3 Kevin House 4 Ernie Jones 5 Charlie Brown 6 Horace Copeland 7 Hank Baskett 8 Aaron Cox 9 Marc Boerigter 10 Willie Gault 11 Ron Brown 12 Jessie Hester 13 Tony Simmons 14 Michael Irvin 15 Daryl Turner16 Hassan Jones 17 Ricky Nattiel 18 Fred BarnettOther than Irvin, the majority of the list is pretty

No Swervin Mervin? Barnett was solid

Fred Barnett was AWESOME

 

[renesauz]

The Birds will cut either Bloom or Bethel Johnson. Johnson was brought in as insurance in case Bloom doesn't work, and they are competing for the same job. Lewis provides solid veteran depth...nothing flashy, but able to put in anywhere, at any time, with decent hands and reasonable reliability.

It's not unreasonable that Avant could beat out Baskett as #3, but I doubt it since he couldn't beat him out last year.

The league has seen plenty of #3 WR's that put up good numbers, and I'm pretty big on the Eagles offense this year. That said, those teams rarely have good pass-catching RB's AND a good receiving TE.

30-33 receptions for 450-500 yards sounds about right, unless Brown or Curtis get hurt. If either were to suffer a season ending injury early, Baskett's numbers could double. His big body and athleticism make him a very attractive red zone target, so look for 5-7 TD's.

His dynasty value should be significantly higher.

 

[Pat Patriot]

Eagles coaches were raving about this kid from day 1 in camp. He has tremendous athleticism, and is BIG. He showed great hands, and no fear over the nmiddle. The only knock on him was that he was "raw". IE: Questionable route running.

Route running can be taught. He may not be quite ready to step in as a #1, but he'll make a terrific #3. This kid has game, but he'll only produce big numbers this year if Curtis or Brown miss significant time. I love him in dynasty.

Where did this come from? I watched him all year and thought his hands were fairly mediocre. Anyone have his drop numbers? I know that Philly fans were complaining early in the year that he was getting open deep but dropping the ball.

 

[renesauz]

Eagles coaches were raving about this kid from day 1 in camp. He has tremendous athleticism, and is BIG. He showed great hands, and no fear over the nmiddle. The only knock on him was that he was "raw". IE: Questionable route running.

Route running can be taught. He may not be quite ready to step in as a #1, but he'll make a terrific #3. This kid has game, but he'll only produce big numbers this year if Curtis or Brown miss significant time. I love him in dynasty.

Where did this come from? I watched him all year and thought his hands were fairly mediocre. Anyone have his drop numbers? I know that Philly fans were complaining early in the year that he was getting open deep but dropping the ball.

He had a couple of drops early in the season, as most rookie WR's do (jitters)..but made one circus catch after another on the practice field. He looked pretty darned good against Atlanta in the season finale, when all of the Philly starters were yanked and Atlanta was still trying to win.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I like Baskett, but I can't see him overtaking Curtis for the number 2 spot. Like David said, I see him as being the 5th option.

I see curtis pulling a Stallworth and becoming #1

Stallworth was never #1...

I watched about half the eagle games last yr and I'm Reggie Brown Dynasty owner.. when Both were in the game, Stallworth was option #1 over Brown.... and it drove me nutzWhich is Y in my intial dynasty draft this yr... I made sure I tagged Curtis.. McNabb favors the speed/long routes alot more than the middle.

 

[PhillyStars]

LHUCKS you already made a 10+ page thread for this guy, a year ago

I thought I may have, hence the '07 part of the title.I love this kid...I see him going too late in deep drafts and thought I'd bring it up again. Pasquino was on to him before me. I wasn't a believer until I actually got to watch him on TV.

That info and a quarter got you a two bit cup of coffee in the fantasy world last year.

Let's be clear - Baskett is a LONG TERM sleeper for DYNASTY in my eyes, or else in very deep leagues.I don't see him as breaking the Top 50 WR plateau this season, but if things break just right he could get there.

Top 40 / WR3 in big leagues or WR3/4 in avg. leagues is about his upside for 2007.

The bigger upside is if Curtis or Brown get hurt. Then Baskett becomes a true starter and has much more significance.

Watched Basket in Camp last year and he was the BEST WR in camp on the several occassions I attended. What bothers me about him is that once the season started he recv'd almost no time. Even when Stallworth was hurt which was frequent he did not become an intricate part of the offense. I think a good bit of this has to do with the way the Eagles run tehir offense. They SPREAD the ball everywhere and as has been stated previously, they have several guys ahead of him in the pecking order : Westbrook, Brown, LJ, Curtis then he bumps up against Avant who is in a similar spot. On another team he may put up better numbers but I see him at 450 yds, 3-4 TD's