Hank Baskett to Sign with Colts today (1 Viewer)

[djcolts]

Not that there was a doubt but Marvin Harrison will not be back with Colts. Indianapolis will sign former Eagles WR Hank Baskett today.

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[G-Money]

OK..........where does he fit in??

 

[Keith1]

is he bringing Kendra ???

 

[djcolts]

OK..........where does he fit in??

My biggest concern short-term is learning the system - that will take time. Peyton also throws to who he knows - so this is basically a depth signing right now. Best case scenario for Baskett fantasy owners - Gonzalez is out much longer than 6 weeks, Baskett learns the system quickly, and becomes a red-zone threat in the 2nd half of the year. Anything more than that would really surprise me.

 

[dirtywaters20]

OK..........where does he fit in??

My biggest concern short-term is learning the system - that will take time. Peyton also throws to who he knows - so this is basically a depth signing right now. Best case scenario for Baskett fantasy owners - Gonzalez is out much longer than 6 weeks, Baskett learns the system quickly, and becomes a red-zone threat in the 2nd half of the year. Anything more than that would really surprise me.

Too bad he still hasn't learned how to catch a fade route despite his height & leaping ability. Philly fans have know it for years.....now we have the commercial to prove it. He's a good blocker, special teamer & teammate. He was a rotational guy in Philadelphia; steady but not spectacular. Who knows? maybe Manning can coax something out of him McNabb couldn't. I'd temper my expectations for that though.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I read that they wanted Bobby Wade, but he preferred to sign with the Chiefs (Haley used to be his position coach in Chicago or something).

 

[Lehigh98]

Too bad he still hasn't learned how to catch a fade route despite his height & leaping ability. Philly fans have know it for years.....now we have the commercial to prove it.

 

[Zoomanji]

I read that they wanted Bobby Wade, but he preferred to sign with the Chiefs (Haley used to be his position coach in Chicago or something).

Smart move on Wade's part. Guess he had a vacation planned in January and didn't want the playoffs to interfere. Guess Baskett gives them depth. Hard to see him beat out the WRs they have now

 

[zadok]

I liked Baskett coming out of NM, loved trading Billy McMullen to get him, I liked him on the Eagles, I think he is a good WR (very good as a blocker). Given the opportunity, I think he is starting caliber. Indy may be that chance.

 

[renesauz]

Good for Baskett..I'm glad to see him land in a quality franchise.

He's a steady, solid football player and represents a nice depth piece. He belongs on an NFL roster as a 3/4 type.

 

[Slider]

Pretty sure any Colts WR is worth a spot. I can't believe you people think you need 6 weeks to learn a system coming from a WCO and going to a Manning led one. This guy is a must pick up until I see different.

 

[steelwind]

Indy never had a WR like Baskett. A 6''4 220 lb red zone target. And he has speed to stretch the field vertically. He has had long TD bombs from McNabb for 87, 89 and 90 yards. This could get interesting.

 

[djcolts]

Indy never had a WR like Baskett. A 6''4 220 lb red zone target. And he has speed to stretch the field vertically. He has had long TD bombs from McNabb for 87, 89 and 90 yards. This could get interesting.

They've had big receivers - but they were well below-average (Aaron Moorehead, Roy Hall). We'll see how he compares once he learns this system - which will take time - I disagree with Slider there. He'll contribute on special teams right away - which is something the Colts can always use.

 

[steelwind]

FBG view:

"Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports on his Twitter feed that WR Hank Baskett will sign with the Indianapolis Colts.

Our view: Good move for Baskett, who lands on a possible Super Bowl contender, in a pass-happy offense with one of the best QBs in the league. He should get in on some three-wide sets once he learns the offense, and he could even challenge to start if he learns the offense quickly. His style as a big, rangy receiver with good leaping ability gives Peyton Manning a red zone weapon he didn't have in his current group of wideouts."

 

[kerpow]

Interesting, this is definitely a move away from the Dungy philosphy of "Next man up".



Throughout his coaching career, Dungy has taught his team, "Next man up." He teaches reserves that practice is not simply practice. Get reps, get coaching and get ready for playing time because you will be the next man up. This team followed. This team was ready when injuries and adversity struck.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true

 

[stevegamer]

Indy never had a WR like Baskett. A 6''4 220 lb red zone target. And he has speed to stretch the field vertically. He has had long TD bombs from McNabb for 87, 89 and 90 yards. This could get interesting.

He's not actually a burnert - I know it sounds odd when talking about the NFL's reigning uber-long TD king, but it's true.

 

[steelcityman]

If a tree falls in a forrest, and no one cares, does it really matter?

 

[Devil in the Detail]

Interesting, this is definitely a move away from the Dungy philosphy of "Next man up".



Throughout his coaching career, Dungy has taught his team, "Next man up." He teaches reserves that practice is not simply practice. Get reps, get coaching and get ready for playing time because you will be the next man up. This team followed. This team was ready when injuries and adversity struck.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true

Why is this a divergence from "next man up"? No one said that Baskett is starting, right? Shouldn't Baskett just be viewed as a signing to add some depth at the bottom of the chart, with Garcon taking the other starting WR spot as the "next man up"?

 

[Casting Couch]

I plan on stashing him dynasty wise. This is the perfect situation for Baskett.

What with Manning at QB and the lack of a legitimate #2 WR, I believe there is tremendous upside for very little risk.

 

[steelwind]

Interesting, this is definitely a move away from the Dungy philosphy of "Next man up".



Throughout his coaching career, Dungy has taught his team, "Next man up." He teaches reserves that practice is not simply practice. Get reps, get coaching and get ready for playing time because you will be the next man up. This team followed. This team was ready when injuries and adversity struck.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true

I don't mean to state the obvious but...isn't Dungy gone? I know Indy has adopted alot of Dungy's game mechanics. Here's another thought. If I was part of the Indy coaching, admin staff and the whole plan all along was to start Wayne at WR1, Gonzo at WR2 with Garcon (2nd year) and Collie (rookie) as future potential replacements why would I go out and sign a veteran WR? To use just for depth on special teams? I could have promoted a WR from the practice squad for that. To me, this is a high risk high reward for Indy as well. I am not saying that Garcon and Collie aren't talented WRs. But maybe they are not ready yet. Garcon and Collie each have 9 total receptions in their young NFL careers. Although they could insert any one of them and say "here young man, now is your chance" but this is Peyton Manning we are talking about here. Manning and Wayne are both in their primes. Maybe...just maybe...they envision Baskett as the WR2 opposite of Wayne because of his veteran experience.

 

[djcolts]

Interesting, this is definitely a move away from the Dungy philosphy of "Next man up".



Throughout his coaching career, Dungy has taught his team, "Next man up." He teaches reserves that practice is not simply practice. Get reps, get coaching and get ready for playing time because you will be the next man up. This team followed. This team was ready when injuries and adversity struck.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true

I don't mean to state the obvious but...isn't Dungy gone? I know Indy has adopted alot of Dungy's game mechanics. Here's another thought. If I was part of the Indy coaching, admin staff and the whole plan all along was to start Wayne at WR1, Gonzo at WR2 with Garcon (2nd year) and Collie (rookie) as future potential replacements why would I go out and sign a veteran WR? To use just for depth on special teams? I could have promoted a WR from the practice squad for that. To me, this is a high risk high reward for Indy as well. I am not saying that Garcon and Collie aren't talented WRs. But maybe they are not ready yet. Garcon and Collie each have 9 total receptions in their young NFL careers. Although they could insert any one of them and say "here young man, now is your chance" but this is Peyton Manning we are talking about here. Manning and Wayne are both in their primes. Maybe...just maybe...they envision Baskett as the WR2 opposite of Wayne because of his veteran experience.

I don't see a high risk here. What is the risk - hurting Garcon's feelings?

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Interesting, this is definitely a move away from the Dungy philosphy of "Next man up".



Throughout his coaching career, Dungy has taught his team, "Next man up." He teaches reserves that practice is not simply practice. Get reps, get coaching and get ready for playing time because you will be the next man up. This team followed. This team was ready when injuries and adversity struck.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true

I don't mean to state the obvious but...isn't Dungy gone? I know Indy has adopted alot of Dungy's game mechanics. Here's another thought. If I was part of the Indy coaching, admin staff and the whole plan all along was to start Wayne at WR1, Gonzo at WR2 with Garcon (2nd year) and Collie (rookie) as future potential replacements why would I go out and sign a veteran WR? To use just for depth on special teams? I could have promoted a WR from the practice squad for that. To me, this is a high risk high reward for Indy as well. I am not saying that Garcon and Collie aren't talented WRs. But maybe they are not ready yet. Garcon and Collie each have 9 total receptions in their young NFL careers. Although they could insert any one of them and say "here young man, now is your chance" but this is Peyton Manning we are talking about here. Manning and Wayne are both in their primes. Maybe...just maybe...they envision Baskett as the WR2 opposite of Wayne because of his veteran experience.

I don't see a high risk here. What is the risk - hurting Garcon's feelings?

Good one

 

[identikit]

Interesting, this is definitely a move away from the Dungy philosphy of "Next man up".



Throughout his coaching career, Dungy has taught his team, "Next man up." He teaches reserves that practice is not simply practice. Get reps, get coaching and get ready for playing time because you will be the next man up. This team followed. This team was ready when injuries and adversity struck.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true

I don't mean to state the obvious but...isn't Dungy gone? I know Indy has adopted alot of Dungy's game mechanics. Here's another thought. If I was part of the Indy coaching, admin staff and the whole plan all along was to start Wayne at WR1, Gonzo at WR2 with Garcon (2nd year) and Collie (rookie) as future potential replacements why would I go out and sign a veteran WR? To use just for depth on special teams? I could have promoted a WR from the practice squad for that. To me, this is a high risk high reward for Indy as well. I am not saying that Garcon and Collie aren't talented WRs. But maybe they are not ready yet. Garcon and Collie each have 9 total receptions in their young NFL careers. Although they could insert any one of them and say "here young man, now is your chance" but this is Peyton Manning we are talking about here. Manning and Wayne are both in their primes. Maybe...just maybe...they envision Baskett as the WR2 opposite of Wayne because of his veteran experience.

I don't see a high risk here. What is the risk - hurting Garcon's feelings?

Definitely low risk option here...

 

[steelwind]

Interesting, this is definitely a move away from the Dungy philosphy of "Next man up".



Throughout his coaching career, Dungy has taught his team, "Next man up." He teaches reserves that practice is not simply practice. Get reps, get coaching and get ready for playing time because you will be the next man up. This team followed. This team was ready when injuries and adversity struck.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true

I don't mean to state the obvious but...isn't Dungy gone? I know Indy has adopted alot of Dungy's game mechanics. Here's another thought. If I was part of the Indy coaching, admin staff and the whole plan all along was to start Wayne at WR1, Gonzo at WR2 with Garcon (2nd year) and Collie (rookie) as future potential replacements why would I go out and sign a veteran WR? To use just for depth on special teams? I could have promoted a WR from the practice squad for that. To me, this is a high risk high reward for Indy as well. I am not saying that Garcon and Collie aren't talented WRs. But maybe they are not ready yet. Garcon and Collie each have 9 total receptions in their young NFL careers. Although they could insert any one of them and say "here young man, now is your chance" but this is Peyton Manning we are talking about here. Manning and Wayne are both in their primes. Maybe...just maybe...they envision Baskett as the WR2 opposite of Wayne because of his veteran experience.

I don't see a high risk here. What is the risk - hurting Garcon's feelings?

Definitely low risk option here...

 

[dirtywaters20]

Indy never had a WR like Baskett. A 6''4 220 lb red zone target. And he has speed to stretch the field vertically. He has had long TD bombs from McNabb for 87, 89 and 90 yards. This could get interesting.

I'm going from memory here....2 of those long TD's came in one game against a rookie safety Pat Watkins. I believe the other came from Feeley on the last game of the season against against the Falcons after the division had been clinched and Deangelo Hall stood on the sidelines listening to his IPOD while Vick sat and shivered. He isn't fast & despite his size and leaping ability; he never developed into a redzone threat. Not saying it can't happen (Manning is a superior qb to McNabb); but he demonstrated very little of it during his time in Philadelphia despite being given the opportunity. If a player's measurables automatically qualified them to be a redzone threat then Billy McMullen would already have been signed.I wish him well but so far he has proven to be nothing more than a solid rotational receiver; not a gamebreaker. Hell the same thing could have been said about Joe Horn at one point...so if he costs you nothing, why not?

 

[tim_whatley]

He's a steady, solid football player and represents a nice piece.

 

[Gopher State]

Most important thing about this signing is that Gonz, is 6-8 weeks out or longer. Seems like a good time to let him go in redraft leagues

 

[steelwind]

Wow??? From FBG:

"Colts | Garcon expected to be No. 3 receiver Thu Sep 17, 05:48 PM

Indianapolis Colts WR Pierre Garcon is expected to be the No. 3 receiver while WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee) is out of the lineup and WR Hank Baskett gets familiar with the offense."

 

[stevegamer]

Wow??? From FBG:"Colts | Garcon expected to be No. 3 receiver Thu Sep 17, 05:48 PM Indianapolis Colts WR Pierre Garcon is expected to be the No. 3 receiver while WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee) is out of the lineup and WR Hank Baskett gets familiar with the offense."

I take that to mean Collie will be the #2, not Baskett.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

He's a steady, solid football player and represents a nice piece.

Well played sir.

 

[The Moz]

Not thinking Kendra likes Indy though. Kendra could of done better than a 4-5th string NFL wr and Hank could of done better than a reality ho-bag that is more than likely banging some dude when he is on a road trip.

 

[metoo]

Not thinking Kendra likes Indy though. Kendra could of done better than a 4-5th string NFL wr and Hank could of done better than a reality ho-bag that is more than likely banging some dude when he is on a road trip.

eot

 

[The Moz]

Not thinking Kendra likes Indy though. Kendra could of done better than a 4-5th string NFL wr and Hank could of done better than a reality ho-bag that is more than likely banging some dude when he is on a road trip.

eot

hey his wife is the only about him that's relevant! Certainly no one in thinks he actually has FF value?

 

[Cecil_Pooples]

Kendra needs to dump this loser like the Iggles did.

Not expecting much from Hanky Panky in Indy.

 

[bulger2holt]

How does this effect Wayne ? I see it as a positive. The more options the better so they can't key 100% on Wayne. I know Clark helps too. But, either way, I am sure RW gets all the double teams. I just hope Peyton doesn't fall in love with anybody more than Reggie.

 

[3C's]

Wow??? From FBG:"Colts | Garcon expected to be No. 3 receiver Thu Sep 17, 05:48 PM Indianapolis Colts WR Pierre Garcon is expected to be the No. 3 receiver while WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee) is out of the lineup and WR Hank Baskett gets familiar with the offense."

I take that to mean Collie will be the #2, not Baskett.

that's actually a feed from kffl which links back to the Colts injury report. nothing more than speculation of what might happen. It could be that Collie is the #2 and Garcon is the #3. And it could be that Garcon is only the #3 until Baskett is up to speed. And it could be that Garcon is the #2. Who knows?

 

[stevegamer]

It's likely a very mild plus for the Colts runners. He's really a good blocker. And their punter, if you are in a punter-required league.