T.J. Hockenson quotes/ info: 2020 season

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Detroit Lions TE T.J. Hockenson is running routes but not yet 100% after ankle injury

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This new thread is a continuation of the following thread:

Lions to place TE T.J. Hockenson on I.R.

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/508/lions-te-hockenson-on

The availability and health of T.J. Hockenson is definitely one of the key Lions questions leading up to the start of training camp.

[D6]

T.J.’s doing OK

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The greatest concern to me regarding T.J. Hockenson's rookie season isn't the ankle injury. It's the concussion he suffered in the last minute loss to the eventual Super Bowl winning Champion Kansas City Chiefs. He must use better judgment than he did on that play.

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T.J. Hockenson still notices ankle but claims to be 100% as Detroit Lions start practice

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It's great to see that T.J. Hockenson didn't feel any affects from COVID-19. It's also encouraging that he feels he's able to perform at a 100 % health level, though he still notices the ankle injury. Hockenson seems on the right track to being a much improved all around TE in his 2nd NFL season.

[D6]

The NFL season is a marathon, not a sprint. Hence, caution should be the approach with injuries that could worsen if a player comes back too soon.

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With Kenny Golladay, Danny Amendola, and DeAndre Swift dealing with injuries to varying degrees, T.J. Hockenson becomes that much more important in the efforts to try to beat the Bears in the season opener.

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Lions TE T.J. Hockenson making strides with more consistent role in offense in Year 2

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 26, Cardinals 23: Game # 3 ( 2020 )


detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/779/lions-26-cardinals-game-2020

T.J. Hockenson has 13 receptions through 3 games this season.

The substantial strides T.J. Hockenson has made as a receiver are encouraging. He could easily be a top 10 NFL TE as a receiver already.

For Hockenson to live up to his draft billing as pick # 8 of the 2019 Draft and for the Lions to become a playoff team, much more is needed from Hockenson as a run blocker.

[D6]

Lions’ T.J. Hockenson is the most productive pass-catching tight end in the NFC

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 34, Bears 30: Game # 12 ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/834/lions-34-bears-game-2020


With 49ers TE George Kittle already missing 6 games this season, a strong case can be made that T.J. Hockenson has at the very least been the best receiver of the TEs in the conference. Hockenson's improved separation and his clutch play have jumped out. His work ethic is a huge plus as well

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As often is the case, young players are making a big leap during their second year.

[D6]

Absolutely.

To the credit of T.J. Hockenson, he has made huge strides in his 2nd season despite coming off a rookie season ending ankle injury, which required surgery, and the COVID-19 NFL team restrictions.

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Lions' T.J. Hockenson bounces back from broken leg to earn Pro Bowl nod

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This thread relates to the following thread:

T.J. Hockenson, Jack Fox,& Frank Ragnow selected to Pro Bowl

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/848/hockenson-jack-frank-ragnow-selected

When considering the injuries T.J. Hockenson came off of ( including a concussion early last season ) , his progress this season has been one of the best Lions stories in 2020. I'm optimistic that Hockenson will take additional substantial jumps forward in 2021, if he stays relatively healthy much more often than not.

[frenchylions]

He has also benefited from the absence of Golladay as to become the second most targeted receiver behind Marvin Jones.

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One thing in particular for sure, Matthew Stafford has a huge amount of confidence in T.J. Hockenson as a receiver. They have developed very good chemistry this season.