aapox 898 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 2 hours ago, IrnMike80 said: Sounds like a Kittle owner to me More like a cautiously optimistic Hooper owner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkinsChargersFan 3,422 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, FitzMagic said: Game script has benefited Freeman, not Hooper. Hooper actually is getting designed plays, not just dinks and dunks. Watched all games and he's most involved with Julio in this offense. That's why Ridley is suffering statistically. Then add in his chain-moving safety blanket in Sanu. Hooper has had pretty decent games and only in the two-minute offense racked up more points because the defense would only give the underneath stuff. Even if it is game script, the Falcons suck and this is going to be the script all year. So, Hooper will have a career year, regardless, and may end up being the best TE this season. ^ This. Plus the O-Line struggles are really benefiting Hooper as well (and hurting Julio). Quick hitting TE routes are the best way to move the ball when they can’t consistently protect Ryan to let the out-routes develop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chest-Rockwell 324 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, aapox said: More like a cautiously optimistic Hooper owner. Nice. To be honest, I hadn’t even bothered to read what you said that prompted his “he must be a Kittle owner” comment in the first place. I just chimed in blindly and said “Nah, I’m thinking more like an O.J. Howard owner”. So, more or less, my comment was just an indictment on Howard....cause, my God has he sucked. But Hooper on the other hand? After he puts together yet another busy day at the office come this Sunday against Rams, you’ll be happily ditching any/all future references to any form of the word “caution” for any/all future citations speaking towards your optimism on him. Edited October 17, 2019 by Chest-Rockwell 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aapox 898 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Chest-Rockwell said: Nice. To be honest, I hadn’t even bothered to read what you said that prompted his “he must be a Kittle owner” comment in the first place. I just chimed in blindly and said “Nah, I’m thinking more like an O.J. Howard owner”. So, more or less, my comment was just an indictment on Howard....cause, my God has he sucked. But Hooper on the other hand? After he puts together yet another busy day at the office come this Sunday against Rams, you’ll be happily ditching any/all future references to any form of the word “caution” for any/all future citations speaking towards your optimism on him. Yep, I'm feeling pretty darn good right about now. Hopefully even better after Sunday. (less to you, more to whole thread) I understand that the gameflow has helped Freeman most, from a pass-catching perspective, but it's inarguable that it helps every pass catcher that forces the Falcons to throw at a way higher percentage. I'd say Hooper is the next biggest beneficiary as teams get leads and take more cautious approaches in their secondary. This defense is so bad, I am liking Hoopers chance at 6-8 targets+ every single week and with his 84% catch rate that's an amazing floor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrnMike80 28 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I've had Herndon stashed who I love but I don't see Hooper going anywhere and my league is deep so it's a win win imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fullonchubb 103 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Can't believe this guy doesn't get more appreciation. He is the rock in my lineup and being able to depend on your TE is a godsend. Being able to look at him to help you win the week? Possible steal of the draft this man, I absolutely love watching him play every week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herschel 1,995 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, fullonchubb said: Can't believe this guy doesn't get more appreciation. He is the rock in my lineup and being able to depend on your TE is a godsend. Being able to look at him to help you win the week? Possible steal of the draft this man, I absolutely love watching him play every week. Agree. Also imagine Schaub will lean on him some whole Ryan is out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaylenBrownFanclub 111 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Also falcons potentially trading Sanu? More targets for hooper and ridley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fullonchubb 103 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, herschel said: Agree. Also imagine Schaub will lean on him some whole Ryan is out? Seems like the whole offense leans on Hooper to move the chains, hopefully they've been teaching Schuab the ways of making a TE1 ROS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aapox 898 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, JaylenBrownFanclub said: Also falcons potentially trading Sanu? More targets for hooper and ridley Theyd be silly not to trade him to SF if Shanny offers them anything decent. This season is over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vthokie3 1,371 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 have to think Sanu going to the Pats helps Hooper 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 5,098 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, vthokie3 said: have to think Sanu going to the Pats helps Hooper Six total targets the last two weeks. Outside of one week and this last Sunday, Sanu’s target share was generally 4-7. I don’t see any real boost to Hooper here. My guess is if anything, we see a guy like Justin Hardy benefit. Edited October 22, 2019 by Flyman75 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,395 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, vthokie3 said: have to think Sanu going to the Pats helps Hooper Certainly. That is a handful of extra targets per game that open up, esp being that Hoop and Sanu run a ton of the same intermediate routes. Though the status of Ryan is also a big deal. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FrancoJavierM 309 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vthokie3 1,371 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, FrancoJavierM said: where seems likely? Pats with Sanu? lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FrancoJavierM 309 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, vthokie3 said: where seems likely? Pats with Sanu? lol Lol imagine. But honestly I don't know which team, maybe Seattle since they lost Dissly? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vthokie3 1,371 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 34 minutes ago, FrancoJavierM said: Lol imagine. But honestly I don't know which team, maybe Seattle since they lost Dissly? Seattle would be pretty dope Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herschel 1,995 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 46 minutes ago, vthokie3 said: Seattle would be pretty dope i would think any landing place would be a downgrade from his current situation. hes the TE1 and any change he would have to endure (new playbook, qb, oc, etc) would be a downturn in value. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bastardo! 1,476 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Imagine if there were a version of Julio Jones that scored touchdowns and was tight-end eligible. His name is Austin Hooper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aapox 898 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 27 minutes ago, herschel said: i would think any landing place would be a downgrade from his current situation. hes the TE1 and any change he would have to endure (new playbook, qb, oc, etc) would be a downturn in value. I would cry if he got traded. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fullonchubb 103 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I need him right where he is. Getting garbage time catches every game padding those stats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,395 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Ryan OUT, I still think Hoop is a solid play, but that is really more of an indictment on the TE landscape than anything. Gonna be a positive game script, so just hope he can catch like 6-8 balls... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sSektor 2,271 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 On 10/22/2019 at 3:52 PM, Bastardo! said: Imagine if there were a version of Julio Jones that scored touchdowns and was tight-end eligible. His name is Austin Hooper. Would he have the WR version of Austin Hooper drawing coverage away from him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteelersScotty 15 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Do you think Schaub under center is cause to significantly downgrade Hooper? Or is he more of a safety blanket for a less talented QB? [...] Edited October 27, 2019 by tonycpsu Removed Assistant Coach content Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aapox 898 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I’m still firing up with confidence. It’s a downgrade for the overall offense which is naturally one for all players but I like Hoopers situation and Schaub was getting him the ball when he came in last game. Granted it was garbage time but still. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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