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Rookie lineman Nicks yet to sign deal with Saints

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

In fact, Nicks' agent isn't even expected to begin negotiating a contract for the 6-foot-5, 345-pound offensive guard until Thursday.

"From what I understand, that is when the Saints want to start negotiating,'' said Nicks, who played one season at Hartnell College. "I'm not worried. I'm pretty sure we'll get this deal done next week.'

Nicks is in Omaha, Neb., working out with a handful of former Nebraska Cornhusker teammates in preparation for the start of training camp, getting acclimated to the summer humidity that will likely welcome him to the Saints training camp.

"I'm out here because it's hot and humid,'' said Nicks, a fifth-round selection by the Saints in April's draft. "It's too cool in Salinas. This is a good transition. I'm trying to get faster and stronger.''

The Saints, who played in the NFC Championship game just two years ago, will open training camp in Jackson, Miss., on July 23.

Nicks is seeking a three-year deal. From reports he has received from his agent, the Saints have expressed interest in signing him for four year...

Source: Monterey Herald