xSICKxWITHxITx Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2015/3/20/8266413/wr-leonard-hankerson-on-kyle-shanahans-offense-expectations-and-more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Good article sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiv_T_E_C_O_ Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Jeanna really writes some good stuff.Recurring theme (and should explain some of the signings): "it's not all about me. It's about the team."2nd free agent that's said that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1990 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 WR Leonard Hankerson on Kyle Shanahan's offense, expectations, and moreBy Jeanna Thomas @jeannathomas Leonard Hankerson, a third-round draft pick in 2011, spent his first few seasons with Washington. After the Falcons parted ways with veteran Harry Douglas, they brought in Hankerson on a one-year deal. Hankerson spoke to the Atlanta media this week, sharing his thoughts on transitioning to a new team, joining players like Matt Ryan, Roddy White and Julio Jones, and more.Hankerson's development and productivity in his first three seasons were hindered by injury. According to Hankerson, he's physically ready to go at this point. "Everything is good, man. I'm 100%," Hankerson said. "I've been working really hard, you know, grinding. I mean, I've been 100% for -- I don't know, a couple months now. So everything's good." The Falcons' high-powered offensive personnel were part of the appeal as Hankerson weighed his options as a free agent. "I mean, it was a great opportunity to come to an offense that I'm very...familiar with," Hankerson said. "A great quarterback in Matt Ryan, and a couple of other receivers on the squad that I'll come and join and have fun and do whatever it takes to win games and to compete." Hankerson has some familiarity with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, and he said that he expects Shanahan to really make an impact this season with the talent he has to work with on offense. "Kyle, he's a very good coach," Hankerson said. "He knows a whole lot of stuff, and with the players that we have on the squad, that we can go out there and get the job done and have a top five offense." For Hankerson, his expectations for the role he will play in Atlanta's offense don't revolve around his personal stats. "You know, it's just about going in there and competing with the guys, getting the job done," Hankerson said. "Not me having a personal impact on the game, you know? Just about everybody coming together as a team and doing what we've got to do to win games." And Hankerson knows he's surrounded by quality receiving talent on the Falcons roster. "I look forward to going in and playing with those guys...Roddy, Julio, Devin -- all of these guys that's on the squad," Hankerson said. "Coach Terry [Robiskie], he's a great coach here. I'm excited about the opportunity." After missing significant time with various injuries in his first three seasons, Hankerson is looking forward to the opportunity for a fresh start in Atlanta. "I'm excited. I think we have a good thing going here," Hankerson said. "The players, the coaches, everybody's excited, and like I said earlier, it's just about everybody coming together, getting the job done, and going out here winning games, and it's not all about me. It's about the team. And that's what we're going to try to do starting on the sixth, is everybody working out and having fun and setting everybody's mindset to one thing, and that's winning games." I asked Hankerson for his perspective on playing with quarterback Matt Ryan, and Hankerson cited Ryan's experience and work ethic as reasons he's glad to have him for a teammate. "Matt Ryan, he's a great quarterback. I'm excited about the opportunity to go and play with him," Hankerson said. "He's been in the league a long time as well. I mean, I'm pretty sure I could learn a whole lot from him and his other receivers, and I'm going there to do what I've got to do, work hard each and every day, and I'm pretty sure Matt Ryan is doing the same thing, and that's all I can do, but I'm definitely excited to play with him." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconJim Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 What wide receiver wouldn't be glad to come to a team with a top-flight QB like Matt Ryan, and a couple of veteran wide receivers like Julio and Roddy! Hankerson has never even sniffed a thousand yard season, like Harry D did in 2013, when he filled in for Julio --- We knew what we had in him, and I still say we should have kept him ---- at least he was pretty healthy most of his career. Let's hope that Hankerson can stay on the field --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiccolas Cage Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I just hope Roddy and Julio embrace him and develop good camaraderie with the guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead1956 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Great read! Thanks. GO FALCONS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Great read! Thanks. GO FALCONS!!! Thanks for posting.Good article sir!Your welcome. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Jeanna really writes some good stuff.Recurring theme (and should explain some of the signings): "it's not all about me. It's about the team."2nd free agent that's said that...Think it might more accurate to say that explains some of the non-signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Jeanna really writes some good stuff.Recurring theme (and should explain some of the signings): "it's not all about me. It's about the team."2nd free agent that's said that...She's my favorite writer on the Falcoholic, funny as **** on twitter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Think it might more accurate to say that explains some of the non-signings.Post of the Week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Jeanna really writes some good stuff.Recurring theme (and should explain some of the signings): "it's not all about me. It's about the team."2nd free agent that's said that...Yeah, that also came through loud and clear to me when I was reading the article. The emphasis on teamwork and the goal of playing as a cohesive unit is unmistakable. It's pretty easy to discern that if this defense and this team do indeed become "special," it will be because the players succeeded in making Quinn's vision a reality, not because he had a treasure-trove of talent to work with here like has so often been said of his Seattle defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam25 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Really good read, I'm hoping Hankerson stays healthy, kid has some solid potential ! I think Ryan is going to make him into a solid WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Perfect attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I like his attitude and I'd like to see him go through the season without getting hurt. Considering how good he was with the Canes, there's a lot of upside as a 'home run hitter' scoring TD's and could top 1,000 without Julio/Roddy even getting hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFF Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Ryan got a new toy to mess with defenses. Hankerson seems excited to finally have an elite QB throwing to him. Excited to see him used. Now we have two capable TEs. Starting to see the arsenal Ryans gonna have this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Good Article. The truth is Hankerson is the 4th or 5th WR. I'm don't think he will be used as much as HD. Hopefully he can stay healthy and contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjv315 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 What wide receiver wouldn't be glad to come to a team with a top-flight QB like Matt Ryan, and a couple of veteran wide receivers like Julio and Roddy! Hankerson has never even sniffed a thousand yard season, like Harry D did in 2013, when he filled in for Julio --- We knew what we had in him, and I still say we should have kept him ---- at least he was pretty healthy most of his career. Let's hope that Hankerson can stay on the field --- Yea, with the solid QB play they had there in Washington, you would think the receivers would have been breaking records left and right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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