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[Carl Eller's Dead Liver]

Redskins plan on starting him opposite of Garçon. If this happens he's a WR3 with WR2 upside in my opinion.

Rotoworld-

Garcon will play split end, which would slide Hankerson in at flanker. The 2011 third-round pick would be getting the nod over Josh Morgan, who would be shuffled into a reserve role that could result in some time in the slot. Hankerson, of course, is still recovering from a hip injury, so this is all contingent on him getting back to full health. His upside will make him worth consideration late in your fantasy draft this fall. Apr 23 - 9:26 PM

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Redskins plan on starting him opposite of Garçon. If this happens he's a WR3 with WR2 upside in my opinion.

So much depends on the Redskin's o-line and just how good Griffin really is. But I think having Garcon opposite is a good thing and if they go three wide with Garcon and Hankerson outside and Moss in the slot they actually get fairly hard to cover IMO. Quite a bit of speed and skill there.

 

[zamboni]

The question is will Griffin be able to make one, let alone two, receivers fantasy relevant. I expect that Griffin will be force feeding the ball to Garcon and Fred Davis, which may not leave a ton for Hankerchief.

 

[mlball77]

I like Hankerson's upside quite a bit. Not at all a safe bet for 2012, but if Griffin is close to as good as many think, Hankerson could be very relevant this year (and going forward).

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

RG3 & OUT!

 

[VA703]

i would be surprised if hankerson isnt 100% by training camp

i have faith in him. he shined last season before going out.. but the question remains if rg3 can distribute the ball properly or will he lean on his go-to guys 24/7

 

[SayWhat?]

i would be surprised if hankerson isnt 100% by training camp

i have faith in him. he shined last season before going out.. but the question remains if rg3 can distribute the ball properly or will he lean on his go-to guys 24/7

I think the bolded is largely irrelevant right now, as if he can't "distribute the ball" we don't even know who he'd lean on. If Hankerson is healthy, it could very well be he who is RG3's wide receiver crutch as opposed to the more vertical Garcon.While we're not entirely sure what will shake out, I think Hankerson is quite undervalued right now. In a ppr league, he's been one of my favorite buys this offseason.

 

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver]

RG3 & OUT!

How clever. It took you all day to think this one up didn't it?

 

[s&m]

Did Santana Moss get released? Or is he still relevent in Washington. I can't recall hearing what is going on with him. Does he impact either Garcon or Hankerson numbers if he stays in Washington? Or is his time now completely gone whether he is there or not. It seems like he had a decent year as a #3 FF type reciever last season.

 

[Prussian]

Moss is still there, but proving to be #3 or even #4 on the roster. Veteran stability going forward per most outlets.

I have Hankerson tucked away on one of my dynasty rosters and had guys fishing third round picks for him. I'll hold for that price and he is the perfect off-season target. Low cost with a lot of upside.

Hold him if you've got him.

 

[Todem]

Hank has a great shot at being a very productive possesion reciever in this league. All depends on his recovery, and RGIII's development.

 

[MAC_32]

I might believe if he makes it through most of camp without issue, I don't trust that hip issue at all.

 

[Lab]

The question is will Griffin be able to make one, let alone two, receivers fantasy relevant. I expect that Griffin will be force feeding the ball to Garcon and Fred Davis, which may not leave a ton for Hankerchief.

Why would people assume Garcon at split end gets more action than Hankerson at flanker? I thought flankers generally get more action, since they're off the line of scrimmage. But I don't really know how balls are distributed in a Shanahan offense, so maybe someone who knows better can answer that.I did look up the Redskin WRs from 2011, and saw that Santana Moss was slated to play split end, while Jabar Gaffney was at flanker. Since Moss is the #1 WR, I initially took it to mean that split end gets more action in a Shanahan offense. But then I looked at the 2011 performance for Moss & Gaffney. Over 12 games, Moss had 46 receptions for 584 yards (3.8 rec/game, 49 yds/game). Over 16 games, Gaffney had 68 receptions for 947 yards (4.25 rec/game, 59 yds/game). Gaffney's average numbers were about the same during the games when Moss was not playing, so Moss's injury does not account for Gaffney's numbers. Not a huge split, but those numbers make me think the flanker position might be pretty good under Shanahan.Thoughts from others who know more than I do? Clearly a lot depends on who RG3 develops rapport with, but I'd assume Shanahan's playcalling will have some impact too.

 

[zamboni]

The question is will Griffin be able to make one, let alone two, receivers fantasy relevant. I expect that Griffin will be force feeding the ball to Garcon and Fred Davis, which may not leave a ton for Hankerchief.

Why would people assume Garcon at split end gets more action than Hankerson at flanker? I thought flankers generally get more action, since they're off the line of scrimmage. But I don't really know how balls are distributed in a Shanahan offense, so maybe someone who knows better can answer that.I did look up the Redskin WRs from 2011, and saw that Santana Moss was slated to play split end, while Jabar Gaffney was at flanker. Since Moss is the #1 WR, I initially took it to mean that split end gets more action in a Shanahan offense. But then I looked at the 2011 performance for Moss & Gaffney. Over 12 games, Moss had 46 receptions for 584 yards (3.8 rec/game, 49 yds/game). Over 16 games, Gaffney had 68 receptions for 947 yards (4.25 rec/game, 59 yds/game). Gaffney's average numbers were about the same during the games when Moss was not playing, so Moss's injury does not account for Gaffney's numbers. Not a huge split, but those numbers make me think the flanker position might be pretty good under Shanahan.Thoughts from others who know more than I do? Clearly a lot depends on who RG3 develops rapport with, but I'd assume Shanahan's playcalling will have some impact too.

Admittedly, I don't know how Shanahan's offense is structured around the WR, but my guess is that the reason that Moss didn't get more targets is that he didn't get open as much as he used to. Probably the separation ability has faded. There has been talk of releasing Moss, but not sure how valid those rumors are.I mentioned Garcon as the primary beneficiary. since it appears as though the team went out and signed him to big money with the intent to make him their clear cut #1 WR. Whether he can handle that role remains to be seen, but I would guess they will try to get him the ball early and often.

 

[ExaltedOne]

What position does AJ play in Houston?

If its flanker, then that might explain gaffney's production and be a good indication for Hank.

 

[fatness]

Redskins plan on starting him opposite of Garçon. If this happens he's a WR3 with WR2 upside in my opinion.

Rotoworld-

Garcon will play split end, which would slide Hankerson in at flanker. The 2011 third-round pick would be getting the nod over Josh Morgan, who would be shuffled into a reserve role that could result in some time in the slot. Hankerson, of course, is still recovering from a hip injury, so this is all contingent on him getting back to full health. His upside will make him worth consideration late in your fantasy draft this fall. Apr 23 - 9:26 PM

The rotoworld story is based only on speculation by one Redskin beat writer, Grant Paulsen.link

Yes. I think the plan is that he'd start opposite Garcon. RT @nigadamantium Health permitting, do you think he'll win a starting spot?

 

[mlball77]

Ugh, I hate when I get sucked in by beat writers speculating on things like this. Not that they don't sometimes have great insight into situations; sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. But far too often their opinion/analysis is presented in a short blurb that makes it seem like a fact (by various news sources), as if it has come from team management --when such is definitely not the case.

 

[noneother]

So? Is hank a keeper? Or throw him back?

 

[Terpman22]

So? Is hank a keeper? Or throw him back?

oh. he is a keeper for sure.

 

[barker132000]

I believe hankerson is going to be better than garcon. Garcon is not an instant fantasy #1 cause he signed a big deal in FA. That being said...Garcon is perfect to start out wide with Hankerson...i just believe hankerson is gonna be the guy RG3 loves to throw the ball to ... looking for garcon on the dee ball

 

[barker132000]

I believe hankerson is going to be better than garcon. Garcon is not an instant fantasy #1 cause he signed a big deal in FA. That being said...Garcon is perfect to start out wide with Hankerson...i just believe hankerson is gonna be the guy RG3 loves to throw the ball to ... looking for garcon on the deep ball here and there.

 

[Stitch]

You can mostly say that again!

 

[fatness]

Ugh, I hate when I get sucked in by beat writers speculating on things like this. Not that they don't sometimes have great insight into situations; sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. But far too often their opinion/analysis is presented in a short blurb that makes it seem like a fact (by various news sources), as if it has come from team management --when such is definitely not the case.

Rotoworld does that a lot.They made up this:

"Garcon will play split end, which would slide Hankerson in at flanker. The 2011 third-round pick would be getting the nod over Josh Morgan, who would be shuffled into a reserve role that could result in some time in the slot. Hankerson, of course, is still recovering from a hip injury, so this is all contingent on him getting back to full health. His upside will make him worth consideration late in your fantasy draft this fall. "

based only on this:

"I think the plan is that he'd start opposite Garcon. RT @nigadamantium Health permitting, do you think he'll win a starting spot?"