WR Hixon? (1 Viewer)

[theJCdude]

Every WR on the Giants roster is just sitting on the wire in our league. And I need some depth at WR. They are all there ready for me to scoop up. Hixon, Mannighan?, and Smith.

What happened with Hixon? Is he still considered the #1 WR on the team? I haven't heard a thing about him?

So which one has the best upside for me?

Any NY homers out there?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Tanner9919]

looks to me like Smith has earned the tag as Manning's go-to guy..

he looked to him quite a bit last week..

he seems to be the #1 guy for now, but that might change once Nicks comes back and also depends on Manningham,who has made great strides this off-season..he looks like a different player..

not quite sure about Hixon

 

[inzanitee]

Smith is the possession guy, Hixon was supposed to stretch the field and be the big play threat. Mario Manningham has been outplaying him, however. I think Hixon could be replaced by Manningham, who has a lot more natural ability and seems to be coming into his own. When Nicks returns he could further cut into his playing time.

 

[mozzy84]

Smith is the possession guy, Hixon was supposed to stretch the field and be the big play threat. Mario Manningham has been outplaying him, however. I think Hixon could be replaced by Manningham, who has a lot more natural ability and seems to be coming into his own. When Nicks returns he could further cut into his playing time.

I thought hixon was considered the best guy to have a week ago? One game change that thinking? or maybe I am just way off base.

 

[SuperGreen]

if you need consistently average games (ala amani toomer the last few years), go for smith.

if you want boom or bust, flip a coin between hixon and manningham. manningham seems to be gaining steam while hixon is fading, but it was only one week. they are liable to alternate.

 

[gregjcross]

Smith is the possession guy, Hixon was supposed to stretch the field and be the big play threat. Mario Manningham has been outplaying him, however. I think Hixon could be replaced by Manningham, who has a lot more natural ability and seems to be coming into his own. When Nicks returns he could further cut into his playing time.

I thought hixon was considered the best guy to have a week ago? One game change that thinking? or maybe I am just way off base.

Use the search function here on Smith and Hixon titel, but its been brewing since camp that Hixon is vulnerable. NY Media talking up Smith/Manningham http://www.app.com/article/20090914/SPORTS/90914103/1002

 

[Hugonel]

A #1 without targets is useless.

I drafted both due to the ambiguity but look at Hixon's last 1/2 of season last year and it was equally poor. I dropped Hixon yesterday.

 

[Dodge]

In a PPR league I'd go Smith for sure. Manningham has upside though. I'd predict Smith to finish the year with 70/800/4 or so. No idea with Manngingham long turn with Nicks coming back.

 

[JamesTheScot]

I think it's essentially Manningham and Nicks on the edge with Smith in the slot before all is said and done...assuming Nicks's injury heals.

It wouldn't surprise me to see this before the season is over with Hixon playing a relief role.

Until then, you'll see a rotation of Manningham, Hixon and Nicks and none will have predictable value from week to week. Of the three, I'd probably take Manningham as a flyer. I just don't see enough upside in Smith even though he's proabbly going to be the more consistent play.

 

[PahtyTom]

Nicks foot sprain scares me. It reminded me of when LJ's foot got crunched the same way. I wouldn't expect much from him for a while. Hixon was on the field more than any other WR last week for NYG. I think he has a few more weeks to make some plays before he is in danger of getting leapfrogged.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Nicks foot sprain scares me. It reminded me of when LJ's foot got crunched the same way. I wouldn't expect much from him for a while. Hixon was on the field more than any other WR last week for NYG. I think he has a few more weeks to make some plays before he is in danger of getting leapfrogged.

The combination of Hicks injury... I doubt he returns as any kind of impact for the FF season, and no other WR with Manningham's skill set and polish. I bump Manningham moving forward. His targets should increase as he develops "chemistry" with Eli M.

 

[BuckeyeArt]

Nicks foot sprain scares me. It reminded me of when LJ's foot got crunched the same way. I wouldn't expect much from him for a while. Hixon was on the field more than any other WR last week for NYG. I think he has a few more weeks to make some plays before he is in danger of getting leapfrogged.

I was going to post the same thing earlier. Of the 66 offensive plays, Hixon had 57, Smith had 48, Manningham had 24, and Nicks had 9.

 

[coachjim]

Hixon was in on 57 offensive plays and had 3 targets and 1 catch. Smith was in on 48 offensive plays and had 8 targets and 6 catches. Because Nicks plays the same position as Smith I see Smith even getting more looks.

 

[Bermuda_Chub]

I wouldn't give up on Hixon yet. he wasn't much involved in last week's gameplan for a variety of reasons, the most important one being that the Giants had the game in hand midway through the 2nd quarter, and there was little need to throw the ball deep. It's not in Coughlin's nature to run up the score once he gains a lead -- he'd rather burn clock and let loose the tigers on Defense. I expect Hixon to figure heavily into this week's gameplan, as the Cowboys' offense is far more dangerous than the Skins, and this game should be a close, high-scoring affair. Giants have often leaned on their X (Burress, when healthy) in recent encounters with Dallas, and I expect them to do so again on Sunday.

Nicks's injury is about the best thing that could happen to Hixon, as he was the true threat to take over the WR#1 spot on the Giants, not Manningham. Manningham is playing the Z role in the offense -- and playing it well -- that the Giants front office always envisioned Sinorice Moss would assume.

 

[gregjcross]

I wouldn't give up on Hixon yet. he wasn't much involved in last week's gameplan for a variety of reasons, the most important one being that the Giants had the game in hand midway through the 2nd quarter, and there was little need to throw the ball deep. It's not in Coughlin's nature to run up the score once he gains a lead -- he'd rather burn clock and let loose the tigers on Defense. I expect Hixon to figure heavily into this week's gameplan, as the Cowboys' offense is far more dangerous than the Skins, and this game should be a close, high-scoring affair. Giants have often leaned on their X (Burress, when healthy) in recent encounters with Dallas, and I expect them to do so again on Sunday.Nicks's injury is about the best thing that could happen to Hixon, as he was the true threat to take over the WR#1 spot on the Giants, not Manningham. Manningham is playing the Z role in the offense -- and playing it well -- that the Giants front office always envisioned Sinorice Moss would assume.

It can be argued logically either way. Hixon is well liked by Coughlin> Personally I think he is limited where as Manningham could be the best WR they have once he has enough experience which is why he is quickly rising. FWIW- LB Danny Clark was interviewed towards end of camp about who popped out at him most, he said all WRs had their moments but Manningham was the standout. Thats why im picking him up in any league with large roster or dynasty potential. Also, Manningham started the game across Hixon, something nobody saw coming and was interesting to me....edited to say: if you have held on to one of the Giant WRs this long --likely means you have room at back of your bench, no reason not to wait until after 3 weeks (a real sample) rather than 1 week to make a decision to stick.

 

[IndyHavoc]

I wouldn't give up on Hixon yet. he wasn't much involved in last week's gameplan for a variety of reasons, the most important one being that the Giants had the game in hand midway through the 2nd quarter, and there was little need to throw the ball deep. It's not in Coughlin's nature to run up the score once he gains a lead -- he'd rather burn clock and let loose the tigers on Defense. I expect Hixon to figure heavily into this week's gameplan, as the Cowboys' offense is far more dangerous than the Skins, and this game should be a close, high-scoring affair. Giants have often leaned on their X (Burress, when healthy) in recent encounters with Dallas, and I expect them to do so again on Sunday.Nicks's injury is about the best thing that could happen to Hixon, as he was the true threat to take over the WR#1 spot on the Giants, not Manningham. Manningham is playing the Z role in the offense -- and playing it well -- that the Giants front office always envisioned Sinorice Moss would assume.

My thoughts as well. The sheer amount of snaps that Hixon saw tells me that nothing has changed and it was just a matter of Eli having better places to throw 90% of the time. Watching the game agrees with this. While Hixon didn't preform exceptionally, I didn't see anything that would flag him for a reduced roll. I think this week will be very tell as Dallas secondary is not in the top half of the league. If Eli continues to not see/throw Hixon's way, it may be time to fold up the tent on him.

 

[Firekaps]

In a PPR league I'd go Smith for sure. Manningham has upside though. I'd predict Smith to finish the year with 70/800/4 or so. No idea with Manngingham long turn with Nicks coming back.

I like Smith for better number than that. As stated on another post, the NYG are not prone to throw long when ahead. But you always need that possession guy, ahead or behind. Smith is clearly that guy, none of the other 3 (Hixon, Manningham, Nicks) can fit that role. Smith reminds me of a TJ Housh/Welker type. 85/1000/5 for Smith.IMO much a better option than the others.

 

[massraider]

Smith is boring and has no upside and blah blah blah, and will lead the team in yards and receptions.

 

[3C's]

Nicks foot sprain scares me. It reminded me of when LJ's foot got crunched the same way. I wouldn't expect much from him for a while. Hixon was on the field more than any other WR last week for NYG. I think he has a few more weeks to make some plays before he is in danger of getting leapfrogged.

The combination of Hicks injury... I doubt he returns as any kind of impact for the FF season

I'm scratching my head. Maybe it's the beer. What the hell does this mean? The combination of Hicks injury?Hicks, as far as we know, is not severely injured and will only miss a few games. And in my opinion he's already the Giants best receiver.

 

[Biabreakable]

I guess 6 catches for 80 yards is not apealing enough for people to recognize Smith is the guy to have.

 

[hostile]

Where does Barden fit into all of this?

 

[cubbie5150]

Where does Barden fit into all of this?

He doesn't...at least not this year, IMO....a few RZ looks at most I figure

 

[footballnerd]

I dropped Hixon for Burleson earlier this week. Don't see much from NYG WRs this year.

 

[PahtyTom]

And I think this knee injury to Hixon probably just cost him his job after some very nice catches by Mario.

 

[KellysHeroes]

And I think this knee injury to Hixon probably just cost him his job after some very nice catches by Mario.

loved Hixon's value this pre-season... but I have to agree; Mario has made 2 huge TD Catches in both games.