Hank Baskett, possession receiver.

by JasonB on Jun 9, 2009 6:27 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

Possession? Possessive? You tell me... around the 4 min mark.

I certainly hope he thinks "these are mine" when he sees Donovan McNabb's passes coming his way.

Seriously, does anyone else think this newfound "celebrity" will raise the expectations for him this year? It's certainly not common for a guy that's 4th or 5th on the depth chart to be on a reality show and get as much attention as he has this offseason. Hank Baskett is becoming a household name thanks to his marriage and undoubtedly people are going to start to pay a little more attention to his play...

And his production over his first 3 years in the NFL is modest to say the least. Last year he set career highs with 33 rec, 440 yards, & 3 TDs. Now, his team has just drafted another WR that will undoubtedly jump over him on the depth chart. With Jackson, Curtis, Avant, & Maclin all likely ahead of him on the depth chart and Reggie Brown(who is more talented) a possibiltiy... It might be a lot to expect Hank to even equal his 2008 numbers.

No matter how often Hank pops up in the news... we can't forget who he is as a football player. He's an undrafted player who has done a nice job carving out a role in the NFL for the past 3 years. The fact that he has a reality show isn't likely to change that fact.

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Seriously, does anyone else think this newfound “celebrity” will raise the expectations for him this year?

I don’t think it raises expectations per se, but I do think his play will be more closely scrutinized by the coaches. I believe he is battling for a roster spot to begin with, and he has absolutely no margin for error. Any mistakes or lapses in play may very well be attributed to his “lack of seriousness” in the offseason.

I have no issue at all with players doing their own thing in the off season. But football today, and pro sports in general, is a year-round job. Remember the Dolphins stance on Jason Taylor and Dancing With The Stars? And he was a perennial pro bowler. Baskett is someone who can not afford even the slightest setback, and while it may not be fair, he will certainly be judged for doing the reality show if he does not perform well in camp and the preseason.

Pro athletes are million dollar commodities, and they need to walk on eggshells when it comes to their off the field lives. It just comes with the territory.

by captain nodar on Jun 9, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

who cares?

Receivers are a dime a dozen, and most of them will tell you that. He’s getting some attention because nowadays every reality show ends up in a never-ending cycle of spinoffs.

I’m happier with the fact that his jawn will be at Eagles games. Lets be honest – this isn’t Tony Homo – if Hank doesnt produce, he’s going to accumulate alot of splinters on that bench, or finding himself landing a job with a team who cares more about media attention than winning games.

by RucanorX on Jun 9, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

he won't be out of shape

if he is just get him a bathtub

by sports00fan00 on Jun 9, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

ok honestly...

i dont care how hot she is… Kendra’s laugh has got to be on of the top 5 most annoying sounds

8 games in 8-0 we goin.

by 700 Level on Jun 9, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

H.B.

Hank has now aligned himself w/ the likes of Jesse Palmer, didnt work out so well for him…..Hope it works out a lil better for Hank, but i still hate the Eagles are now linked to reality tv.

"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."

by greenbean#twoOH on Jun 10, 2009 1:55 AM EDT reply actions