Hank Baskett Hysteria

[Rome]

How many #1's have come in and done the same?

Not many at all.  Which means the rate for URFA is almost zero.    The typical is 3 years to break out for any WR.   Im talking this year, not 3 years from now.   Wayne Chrebet gives hope.

There's always exceptions.  Hopefully Hank will be one of those exceptions.

I wouldn't bet on it, though.  I mean, how many practice pro-bowlers have the Eagles had at the position in recent years?

I still think Avant is going to be a better, more productive pro, but at this point, I don't care who produces.  Just catch the ball, get some first downs and keep the ball moving in the right direction.

[mussa]

all I want to know is if Donovan McNabb's past hernia operation is affecting his Michael Jackson "hee-hee" kick step when he throws a TD in practice

Phreak, does he have trouble with the full leg extension?

the first thursday practice, he scrambled out the pocket, the crowd went wild. he did a little move...crowd got louder, then he did the MJ kick step and spiked the ball...it was fargin GREAT! Its not gonna win an award...but its damn funny

[4and26]

Everything I'm reading points towards Hank Baskett being the next Jerry Rice.    So refresh my memory with the past undrafted FA WR's who came in and had a huge impact their rookie year.  Rod Smith didn't do anything his first two seasons.

Didn't Rod Smith actually get cut sometime in his first couple seasons?

Not to turn this into a Rod Smith discussion but it looks like the only team he has been with is Denver - who did cut him once:
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as an undrafted free agent 5/3/94; Waived by Denver 8/26/94; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 8/30/94.

On Hank, wouldn't it just be nice to have a guy come out of now where and produce at the WR position for the Eagles?
It would just go a long way to shut up all the critics.  It's unlikely however there's nothing saying it can't happen.

[Drunkmasterflex]

The only thing that will and ever should shut up the critics is them winning the SB.

[PhillyGirl]

baskett is on dnl tonight

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

baskett is on dnl tonight

I'll expect a full recap for us non-Philly folks.  Thanks in advance.

[ice grillin you]

if big ed is on his game (and when is he not) he will have the csn video link up within five minutes of the interview ending

[The BIGSTUD]

Baskett on Daily News Live said it's pronounced Basket, and not Baskette. I'm glad he said that because I've been saying Basket since he got here, because Baskette sounds quite feminine. Plus it's been annoying me when people I've talked to or heard on TV/Radio said it like that.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Out of all the things he said, you chose to report that.  Thanks.

[Feva]

I feel enlightened.

[Sgt PSN]

I caught the Baskett interview and simply from a personality stand point, I think it'd be hard not to like him.  Smart kid, good sense of humor, blah blah blah.  He's got good size and is one hell of a jumper.......won the New Mexico high jumping event or something like that, so I think there's definately some potential for him.  Will it be this year?  Probably not.  But if he can improve his technique and perfect route running then I think he could be a solid player.  I'm not concerned about his speed  or lack there of.  Plenty of great recievers in this league did it without blazing speed.  They did it with intelligence and solid fundamentals, both of which I think this kid has.  I'm looking forward to seeing him in action during the preseason.  Hopefully he'll get a few snaps with McNabb and the first team offense just to gauge his ability. 

[The BIGSTUD]

Out of all the things he said, you chose to report that.  Thanks.

What players say doesn't matter. All they do is toe the company line. I'm happy to be here, it's hot at camp, but I have to stay humble and work hard. I didn't make the team yet but need to play hard, etc. Every player says the same old crap.

At least Baskett gave out something useful, like how to pronounce his name. Though even if he did say it was pronounced Baskette, I still would've pronounced it Basket. So I guess it doesn't really matter.

[mussa]

SHUT YOUR FACE

[ice grillin you]

At least Baskett gave out something useful, like how to pronounce his name

oh word?

[The BIGSTUD]

Now we can say, McNabb hit Hank right in the bread baskett.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH