mooby
08-08-2011, 11:48 PM
Gotta stick with Helu. I honestly think Torain might be looking at a reduced role this season if Hightower steps it up. And I know Shanny will run a two back system since neither Hightower (fumbilitis) or Torain (injury prone) will be able to carry the rock all by themselves. With Williams out of the picture Helu will be that other back that will see snaps, and since he's our downhill threat who doesn't have a fumbling problem or isn't injury prone and excels in a one cut scheme I believe he will be the rookie that stands out. Hankerson will be a close second but it's a numbers game at wideout and I think he'll only be a #3 at best due to being an inexperienced rook with a shortened offseason. He'll impress but not as much as Helu simply because we all know we're going to see a lot of running the ball this season due to what we are working with at qb. And I reserve the right to change that statement if Beck proves me wrong and lights it up. :D
GTripp0012
08-09-2011, 01:40 AM
I voted Hankerson. I don't see right now where his reps are going to come from, but these things have an unfortunate way of working themselves out. When they do, Hankerson is a good bet to set a few rookie receiving records.
GTripp0012
08-09-2011, 02:32 AM
Paul>hankersonPerhaps. Between Hankerson, Paul, and Robinson, we made out like bandits in the draft.
Now, keeping all three is going to be a huge challenge.
That Guy
08-09-2011, 03:32 AM
play the odds, RBs win ;)
and i'd bet good money hankerson doesn't touch any rookie WR records this year.
Monkeydad
08-09-2011, 11:51 AM
Rooting for Hankerson but I think Helu will get more of an opportunity sooner in the season. Leonard is #4 on the depth chart, Helu is #2 behind a player with an injury history. I just hope he's ready to be thrown into the fire after a short offseason.
With an impressive presesason who knows, Helu could be #1 come 9/11.
Lotus
08-09-2011, 12:00 PM
Helu won't be the same as, but might resemble, a young Clinton Portis. Helu ftw.
FRPLG
08-09-2011, 12:00 PM
Helu has the best shot at a real opportunity. Hankerson may end up being the better player in the long run, who knows, but WRs are notoriously bad at contributing in rookie seasons while rookie RBs come in and bring it on a much better basis. Plus it is easier for RBs in Shanny's system. Plus plus, our QB situation could be a disaster. This isn't likely to be the year of the WR for Skins.