Baskett nets big catch in Philly
In the most anticipated game of the weekend, a former Viking upstaged everyone, including Terrell Owens.
The league was buzzing about the Dallas Cowboys receiver's return to Philadelphia on Sunday. But Hank Baskett, an undrafted rookie the Vikings had on their roster earlier this year, was the game's leading receiver with three catches for 112 yards, including an 87-yard touchdown that gave the Eagles a 24-21 lead midway through the third.
On the play, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb took advantage of a cornerback blitz by the Cowboys. Baskett was matched up against a safety. Baskett made a nice catch, and he even broke a tackle on the way to the end zone.
"It feels awesome, man," Baskett told reporters after the game. "The biggest thing is the win. That's all that matters. If you have 100 yards or if you have two catches, as long as the team wins, that's all it comes down to right there."
Much has been made by the decision not to match the offer on Nate Burleson, and the decision to release Koren Robinson. But what about the decision to trade Baskett for veteran Billy McMullen?
McMullen has come up with a few clutch catches. But through five games, he has five catches for 69 yards.
Baskett. meanwhile, has started two games, and he has seven catches for 172 yards. The Eagles are 4-1.
As the Vikings look for playmakers, you have to wonder if one got away.
The league was buzzing about the Dallas Cowboys receiver's return to Philadelphia on Sunday. But Hank Baskett, an undrafted rookie the Vikings had on their roster earlier this year, was the game's leading receiver with three catches for 112 yards, including an 87-yard touchdown that gave the Eagles a 24-21 lead midway through the third.
On the play, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb took advantage of a cornerback blitz by the Cowboys. Baskett was matched up against a safety. Baskett made a nice catch, and he even broke a tackle on the way to the end zone.
"It feels awesome, man," Baskett told reporters after the game. "The biggest thing is the win. That's all that matters. If you have 100 yards or if you have two catches, as long as the team wins, that's all it comes down to right there."
Much has been made by the decision not to match the offer on Nate Burleson, and the decision to release Koren Robinson. But what about the decision to trade Baskett for veteran Billy McMullen?
McMullen has come up with a few clutch catches. But through five games, he has five catches for 69 yards.
Baskett. meanwhile, has started two games, and he has seven catches for 172 yards. The Eagles are 4-1.
As the Vikings look for playmakers, you have to wonder if one got away.
posted by Unknown at 8:54 AM
2 Comments:
I don't see that happening, Brian. I've seen some strange things covering the Vikings. But that would be an all-timer.
PM, McMullen hasn't brought a whole lot to the table, and they are looking for a playmaker to emerge. Have to wonder if Baskett would have been a star here.
Good point, sotasportsguy.
But Jackson, I think the guy who approved the trade was none other than... Brad Childress. I don't think he'll be getting fired any time soon.
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