Hank gets too much of a bad rap, yeah he's dropped some balls but let's not forget his evolution as a wide receiver in this league.
Most folks, who claim to 'know football', say it take three years to develop as a WR out of college, don't know if that is true or not but I'll hold it as a benchmark here.
Hank's first year, no OTA's and limited time with the team because of the lockout, how limited were his snaps in training camp as a 'raw rookie'? Seems to me that many were thinking he was having a breakout game before he got injured, ending his season.
His second year, had to focus on rehabbing the injury and much like Griff this year, it hindered his development physically and mentally.
This year is the first year of injury free full participation in camp he's had. Yeah, one could claim this is the judgement year but is it?
Looks to me that he is now challenging to be the go-to guy across from Garcon, if that is the case then I'd say he's ahead of that so called developmental
schedule.
He's home grown, improving, works hard according to the staff and local media, he's beginning to get 'natural' .... thinking less, reacting more and focusing on playmaking rather than what he supposed to do. Many local observers claim that he's much smoother running routes and can easily separate. (big hands too).
Is he elite, real good, better than average, or just another WR? Don't know but cripes, give him the opportunity to display what he really is before we pitch him in the dumpster.