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Most seem to expect Hernandez to have a more of a role in 2010 than Gronkowski. I simply have no reason to believe that this will be the case.
As Deus posted, the question is whether Hernandez is the #4 receiver when we have four receivers on the field. First, I would expect us to have five "receivers" on the field whenever we play a 3 WR set, especially on third down. Gronkowski and Faulk should be expected to be competent receivers. It is not clear how often that one these (or Maroney) will be benched for the better option of Hernandez, especially when Welker is on the field.
And when we are in more "normal" sets, Gronkowksi will get lots of action, Hendandez relatively little.
BTW, I am not down on the potential of Hernandez at all. he may be that h-back we have been looking for for years, and we may use him as a #2 or #3 receiver as the colts do with Dallas Clark. Or not.
I dont think Welker affects Hernandez playing time, unless Welker and Edelman together do. There are 2 inside receivers in every formation really.
I don't think the plan is for Hernandez to be covered by a dime corner in a 4 WR set. I think the plan is to create a lineup where he must be covered by a S or LB...i.e. 3 WR,TE formation that we can and will run from as well.
Doesnt make sense to get a receiving TE then only use him to be covered by a corner, that makes him a slow WR. We want him playing TE being covered like a TE and being a very fast TE.
Of course WHERE he runs his route distinguishes that vs a zone.