Hanna at WR?

[kirkjrk]

Originally Posted by RS12

What's wrong with an Aaron Hernandez type role?

That would be fine if JG would use him like that. He must be used in order to be productive.

[Texan_Eph89]

Originally Posted by ak47kaehu

Bruce carter at safety! He runs a 4.4!

It's not the same thing: Apples and Oranges.

The skill set for a pass catching TE and a WR are much more similar to that of a LB and a S. Put Hanna in the slot much like Hernandez out of NE and voila. In fact, I think you could play him on the outside and he'd do just fine.

He should remain a TE, but he could play some WR in some formations (End Zone formation of Austin---Hanna---Witten---Dez could pay some dividends).

[perrykemp]

Wasn't the issue with Hanna coming out college supposedly iffy hands?

I sure didn't see it this year -- I don't remember him dropping a pass.

[Deep_Freeze]

Originally Posted by OhioCowboy249

I like this guy's skill set a lot. Reminds me of Hernandez out of New England. Keep him at TE, especially considering Witten continues to get older.

I know Hernandez is a big name, but Hanna just has more upside. There is a world of difference between the 4.49 that Hanna ran and the 4.64 that Hernandez ran. Not to mention Hanna is 3 inches taller.

Hanna just has alot more upside and should be used on the field alot, and lessens the need of picking up a 3rd WR after we throw Tree out the door.

[CowboyMcCoy]

I like him as a pass catching fullback.

[ak47kaehu]

Originally Posted by Texan_Eph89

It's not the same thing: Apples and Oranges.

The skill set for a pass catching TE and a WR are much more similar to that of a LB and a S. Put Hanna in the slot much like Hernandez out of NE and voila. In fact, I think you could play him on the outside and he'd do just fine.

He should remain a TE, but he could play some WR in some formations (End Zone formation of Austin---Hanna---Witten---Dez could pay some dividends).

Im just kiddin man. I think using hanna in the same way the pats use hernandez isnt a bad idea at all!

[EPL0c0]

if Hernandez can succeed in NE, I have no idea how Hanna can't have success here.

Oh wait, right, Hernandez benefits from better coaching.

Hanna could go to NE and be a stud. In Dallas, he'll get an occassional target here and there.

[Eskimo]

I don't really understand all the complaints about Dallas coaching and this kid. He was bypassed by every team in the draft despite tremendous measurables and comin from a big-time college program until we took him in the 6th round. He got drafted this low despite freakish measurables and no major off the field issues because he was thought of as an athlete who couldn't play football at a high level.

Now go forward a year and he looks like a football player who was showcased in certain looks and seemed to be a capable football player.

Perhaps he was not quite ready for an expanded role and the team views him as a project they will gradually develop as they iron out the weaknesses in his game. Weaknesses that must be corrected lest they result in blowing things up on the offense.

Given the amount of play we started to see from him and the production we got I figure he will see the field a lot more next year and will look like a much better player after benefitting from a full NFL offseason.

[kirkjrk]

Originally Posted by EPL0c0

if Hernandez can succeed in NE, I have no idea how Hanna can't have success here.

Oh wait, right, Hernandez benefits from better coaching.

Hanna could go to NE and be a stud. In Dallas, he'll get an occassional target here and there.

Exactly. Why???

[Future]

Originally Posted by RS12

What's wrong with an Aaron Hernandez type role?

That's exactly how Dallas should use him...some sort of WR/TE hybrid. He'd be a matchup nightmare.

[cannonball44]

are we talking about a potentially special player with a special skillset that if utilized correctly could terrorize opposing defenses for years?

yes we are. and thats good.

Unfortunately hes being coached by Jason Garrett. therefore i believe we should all lower our expectations.

[AbeBeta]

Why on earth would you move a TE to WR. He's not going to get it done against a corner but he can eat LB's lunches all day.

[jimnabby]

Originally Posted by ABQcowboyJR

This is what I see for him as well. I'm seeing more of a Dallas Clark kinda guy, more speed though.

This. The Colts used to line Clark up outside so much that Football Outsiders actually had him listed as a WR. Not sure it matters what you call the guy - just use him wherever and however he'll have the most impact.

[CowboysYanksLakers]

I don't care where they put him, just get him the ball more. Speed kills, especially at a position like TE.