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Why isn't Akiem Hicks playing more?
Posted on 9/17/12 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 9/17/12 at 2:50 pm
The only time I saw him in the game yesterday he completely blew up the line and was in Newton's shite almost immediately and disrupted the play. I'm sure he had more reps than that one play but I must of not seen him out there.
Although still raw, he seems like he could be a game changer up front. Why is he not playing more?
Although still raw, he seems like he could be a game changer up front. Why is he not playing more?
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Posted on 9/17/12 at 2:52 pm to Mouth
Its kind of been the Saints MO. They usually have rookies come along slowly and they get significantly more playing time later in the season. Happened with Graham, among others, as far as I can remember.
I think he will see more and more playing time as the season goes on.
I think he will see more and more playing time as the season goes on.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:03 pm to Fun Bunch
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They usually have rookies come along slowly and they get significantly more playing time later in the season.
It drives me nuts. Especially right now when they should be exhausting all possibilities on defense.
I mean Hicks has been tearing shite up every chance he has had so far right? Or am I just hallucinating?
The same can be said about Tez also. The dude has been a nightmare on special teams so far.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:04 pm to Mouth
and other first round picks get thrown into the fire with no questions asked.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:07 pm to Mouth
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It drives me nuts
especially when Sed Ellis ends up 5 yards backwards in the endzone on a power rushing play
did anyone else see his fat arse get blown off the line on one of those short TD's?
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:11 pm to Chad504boy
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and other first round picks get thrown into the fire with no questions asked.
I was gonna add this statement to my response to Fun Bunch. We've made a living doing this with late picks and undrafted players on offense... but noooooo god forbid we do this on defense.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:13 pm to stapuffmarshy
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did anyone else see his fat arse get blown off the line on one of those short TD's?
yeah, it was awful. He played pretty good against Washington stopping the run but yesterday he looked pretty bad. I guess he has no interest in his future. This is his contract year, you'd think he would do more. I've always tried to knight for this guy but I'm clearly out of my mind
Edit: I would love to see Hicks get more playing time. His effort certainly looked better than some of the other vets out there yesterday.
This post was edited on 9/17/12 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:14 pm to Mouth
I kind of don't get why we just continually suck at drafting Defense.
We have drafted tons of high round guys on D that were thought of to be very good prospects: Sed Ellis, Patrick Robinson, Malcolm Jenkins, Cam Jordan, etc.
And we have nothing to show for it. I'm really at a loss.
We have drafted tons of high round guys on D that were thought of to be very good prospects: Sed Ellis, Patrick Robinson, Malcolm Jenkins, Cam Jordan, etc.
And we have nothing to show for it. I'm really at a loss.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:15 pm to LooseCannon22282
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yeah, it was awful.
it looked like what happens when JC Copeland blocks a 5'9 170 lb cornerback
I was disgusted and yea Ive tried to support him but man he just doesn't come to play don't get it
Posted on 9/17/12 at 4:05 pm to stapuffmarshy
bench Ellis for Hicks and Smith for Tez. Jordan is playing lights out and Bunkley is solid as well. They need to capitalize on this and bench the 2 lazy fat assholes.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 4:11 pm to Mouth
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bench Ellis for Hicks and Smith for Tez. Jordan is playing lights out and Bunkley is solid as well. They need to capitalize on this and bench the 2 lazy fat assholes.
This X1000 or u can rotate smith into what he really has become and that is a dt.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 4:12 pm to Mouth
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bench the 2 lazy fat assholes.
Well put.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 4:29 pm to Mouth
He was a steal in the draft. This guy is gonna be great.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 4:31 pm to TigerKnights
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This guy is gonna be great.
he can't be great on the bench. its nonsense I tell ya!
Posted on 9/17/12 at 4:42 pm to Fun Bunch
I remember how Sedrick Ellis dominated during Senior Bowl week over here a few years back. He was one of the most talked about players that week. While he hasn't been a bust like Jonathon Sullivan, it just seems like he has turned it off since 2010.
I think Cam Jordan has done pretty well so far this year though. At least he got a damn sack yesterday. And as far as stopping the run, he has done the best job so far from the guys up front.
You gotta wonder with the new CBA rules how much that effects guys like Hicks. I mean how can he get the coaches attention with fewer padded practices? It was nice to see him get some playing time though.
I think Cam Jordan has done pretty well so far this year though. At least he got a damn sack yesterday. And as far as stopping the run, he has done the best job so far from the guys up front.
You gotta wonder with the new CBA rules how much that effects guys like Hicks. I mean how can he get the coaches attention with fewer padded practices? It was nice to see him get some playing time though.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 6:39 pm to LooseCannon22282
He ended up with the highest grade on the team in pass rushing according to PFF's metrics. He needs to see more snaps next game (had 20 last game). Of those 20 snaps, only 6 were passes and he managed to get a hurry and a hit on Newton. I don't think anyone could have predicted that he would be this good, this soon.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 6:48 pm to dnwsr
Raw or not, we need Hicks right now. His ability to blow up the line can have a domino effect on the entire D and maybe start getting things turned around.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 7:48 pm to kclsufan
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Raw or not, we need Hicks right now. His ability to blow up the line can have a domino effect on the entire D and maybe start getting things turned around.
Exactly my point. There will never be a better time than right now.
I have a feeling his snaps are going to go way up against KC.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 8:47 pm to Mouth
Saints D Stacked
Hicks fricked
Hicks fricked
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:03 pm to stapuffmarshy
quote:yes..$4 million pounds of blubber!..
did anyone else see his fat arse get blown off the line on one of those short TD's?
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