Kendall Hinton 2020 Outlook

[fletch44 1,531]

52 minutes ago, supac720 said:

I mean how much of the playbook would he even know?  At least from a QB perspective. This guy just went from absolutely ZERO relevance to thrust into a spot start due to bizarre circumstances. This isn't even close to the Taysom Hill situation where he at least got reps in practice the whole week to prepare. Owners have to be super desperate to even consider tossing in their flex imo.

This. There's no sense in comparing him to Hill. Hill has been practicing at QB in the same system for 3-4 years and has been getting live reps in games. Hinson has been practicing at QB for days and hasn't played in a live game in a year. Sure there's some upside. He could pop off a TD run or hit on a shovel/screen. But the most likely scenario is it's gonna be ugly. I think you have to bake in at least a couple turnovers to whatever stats you get from him. FWIW Vegas has the line at -15.5 O/U 36. So that's something like a 26-10 game. 

[gullit18 34]

Anyone concerned that if things don't go well they'll throw in Royce Freeman? 

 

 

 

 

[urban2014 1,741]

1 minute ago, gullit18 said:

Anyone concerned that if things don't go well they'll throw in Royce Freeman? 

 

 

 

 

No

[urban2014 1,741]

This guy has experience 

[fletch44 1,531]

2 minutes ago, gullit18 said:

Anyone concerned that if things don't go well they'll throw in Royce Freeman? 

 

Yes. Hinton is going to have a limited playbook so it makes sense they'd supplement him with some Freeman out of wildcat. I think they'll mix and match and roll with whatever works.

[lolcopter 7,860]

why would they use Freeman out of the wildcat when that is basically what Hinton is currently projecting as anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that Freeman was their previous gameday emergency QB, with no intention of him ever actually needing to do it

[dorwell 418]

30 minutes ago, this guy right here said:

One is considered the GOAT by many and the other a borderline HOF.

As I said. This is not comparing Hinton to these both. But the one thing Ryan and Brady have in common is the immobility. A factor which can be a reason why NO could shut them down. That's what I was referring to. 

Edited November 29, 2020 by dorwell

[dorwell 418]

20 minutes ago, owenmills said:

Having to run for his life is just as likely to take away points with fumbles, INTS, sacks as it is to generate points. The more I think about this the more I'm shying away. I can see throwing him in there if you have a total scrub WR3-4 type you have to start but there's so much downside to this situation

That's the risk you have to take. If you slot him in, you hope he runs forward 😉

[owenmills 5,326]

2 minutes ago, lolcopter said:

why would they use Freeman out of the wildcat when that is basically what Hinton is currently projecting as anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that Freeman was their previous gameday emergency QB, with no intention of him ever actually needing to do it

Agree. They'll just use Gordon/Lindsey out of the wildcat if they go that route. Why use Royce in that capacity at all

[owenmills 5,326]

1 minute ago, dorwell said:

That's the risk you have to take. If you slot him in, you hope he runs forward 😉

Well to be fair, you don't HAVE TO take that risk...

[ST. STEVEN 4,171]

Can't be outta the realm for him to catch a few short passes on trick plays too.

[BklynBlue 79]

For those that have him rostered as a WR and are planning on playing him, I would be curious to hear who you are considering benching for him?

[SteelersScotty 15]

9 hours ago, BlueBlazer05 said:

Ironically, I'm going to start him over Jeudy and Patrick.

 

Same. I subbed him in as my WR3 over Patrick.

[fletch44 1,531]

14 minutes ago, lolcopter said:

why would they use Freeman out of the wildcat when that is basically what Hinton is currently projecting as anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that Freeman was their previous gameday emergency QB, with no intention of him ever actually needing to do it

To give a defense different looks. They're not gonna throw so have to think they're gonna get as creative/diverse as possible with the running game.

Edited November 29, 2020 by fletch44

[ST. STEVEN 4,171]

1 minute ago, BklynBlue said:

For those that have him rostered as a WR and are planning on playing him, I would be curious to hear who you are considering benching for him?

I grabbed him in a couple 16 teamers. He is going in front of the following; Reynolds, Mims, G Davis, Mooney and Manny Sanders.

[lolcopter 7,860]

2 minutes ago, fletch44 said:

To give a defense different looks. They're not gonna throw so have to think they're gonna get as creative/diverse as possible with the running game.

ok, but with Freeman in the backfield at QB it's gonna be like a 99.9% chance it's a run. they're not gonna be fooling anyone. I'd be highly surprised if Freeman has more than 5-6 touches this game

[SteelersScotty 15]

5 minutes ago, BklynBlue said:

For those that have him rostered as a WR and are planning on playing him, I would be curious to hear who you are considering benching for him?

 

I removed Patrick from my line-up and inserted Hinton.

The other WRs I own are Golladay (injured/already played) and Claypool (game might not get played) so Hinton is currently getting the start instead of them.

Tee Higgins and Deebo Samuel are available, and I have thought about dropping Hinton to start one of them instead.

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12 minutes ago, BklynBlue said:

For those that have him rostered as a WR and are planning on playing him, I would be curious to hear who you are considering benching for him?

I’m starting him as my 2nd flex over Hooper or Reagor. I’ll be happy with 10 points. Anything above would be fantastic 

[Brettg57 726]

13 minutes ago, BklynBlue said:

For those that have him rostered as a WR and are planning on playing him, I would be curious to hear who you are considering benching for him?

For me, I benched Claypool, Watkins, Gio and put him in my flex. 

[fluffy69 51]

15 hours ago, Tommy Lee Jones said:

You pick him up to block others from starting him.  You have a lot of people out there who are more than willing to take advantage of this COVID situation.  Don’t be that guy, especially if you play with friends, coworkers, etc.  The short term gains aren’t worth it.

Look at Brettg57’s rating right now.  It’s 666.  Says it all, really.

 

 

I've been screwed enough by the COVID situation that I'd have zero problem starting him, if I think he'll outpoint Mike Williams in my flex. It's just business, if you can't deal you shouldn't play.

[Lamont Sanford 1,781]

It’s so tempting to start this guy as a QB in the WR slot, but there is legit potential for a negative point total. He’s not going to throw for much yardage, very possible he doesn’t throw a TD pass, good chance he throws a couple INTs, maybe a pick 6, and fumbles once or twice getting sacked. 

[pepper11 190]

Started in 4 leagues over Hilton, Landry, Hurst, Tee Higgins...Kept him on the bench for Gronk, Henry, JuJu.

 

Guess I view him as a WR4/Flex 2

[JuanSuarez 209]

Starting him as my WR3 over Antonio Brown and Watkins.

[owenmills 5,326]

I ultimately couldn't do it and dropped him. I have decent options in my 2nd flex spot though. I feel like there's a better chance of a disaster game that will sink my week than a big game. 

[sSektor 2,255]

This has hype trap written all over it with a permanent sharpie.