Bucs and Eagles pushing "hard" for Carl Nicks

saintfan · 03-13-2012, 05:43 PM

I wonder if he'd give us an opportunity to counter...not that we could afford to...

lee909 · 03-13-2012, 05:45 PM

It's a no loose situation IMO,if he stays great.He is the best Guard around but if he wants to follow the money then good luck to him,it just gives us more cap space to spend on the defence.

hitta · 03-13-2012, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

It's a no loose situation IMO,if he stays great.He is the best Guard around but if he wants to follow the money then good luck to him,it just gives us more cap space to spend on the defence.

Exactly, and I'm not saying that I want to lose Nicks, but down the road it could be a blessing in disguise if we can make some adjustments to the defense with the cap-room and find a suitable replacement.

Still though, Nicks has done so well, it'll be difficult to mimic his productivity.

alexonfyre · 03-13-2012, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay

NFL News and Notes ‏ @NFLNewsandNotes
#Buccaneers are close to a contract agreement with G Carl Nicks

Don't know how reliable this twitter account is but if it's true it looks like Nicks is unfortunately very close to being a Buc.

Sounds like a small time twitter guy trying to "scoop" the big sports guys by guessing. I wouldn't trust it.

AsylumGuido · 03-13-2012, 05:48 PM

Saints are bring in OG Ben Grubbs out of Baltimore for a visit.

lee909 · 03-13-2012, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the info,would he be a good replacement?

hitta · 03-13-2012, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Saints are bring in OG Ben Grubbs out of Baltimore for a visit.

I like it.

alexonfyre · 03-13-2012, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Thanks for the info,would he be a good replacement?

We would basically be losing a Pro Bowl starter and getting a Pro Bowl alternate, so it wouldn't be too bad. With Jahri next to him and Drew behind him, maybe he develops into a starter himself, who knows.

lee909 · 03-13-2012, 05:59 PM

Thanks,I have been watching casually for a few years and I'm trying to pick up the rest of the positions now.

LivnaLieTimay · 03-13-2012, 06:01 PM

If it comes down to a bidding war we have no chance against TB. Nicks said on twitter that the Saints made him a respectable offer, that's all we can do. TB has to spend their money soon so they will probably overpay for Nicks and Vincent Jackson. If we don't sign Nicks there are cheaper alternatives out there and we can use the rest of the money to improve the defense.

03-13-2012, 05:46 PM	#13
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,324	Originally Posted by lee909 It's a no loose situation IMO,if he stays great.He is the best Guard around but if he wants to follow the money then good luck to him,it just gives us more cap space to spend on the defence. Exactly, and I'm not saying that I want to lose Nicks, but down the road it could be a blessing in disguise if we can make some adjustments to the defense with the cap-room and find a suitable replacement. Still though, Nicks has done so well, it'll be difficult to mimic his productivity.
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alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay NFL News and Notes ‏ @NFLNewsandNotes #Buccaneers are close to a contract agreement with G Carl Nicks Don't know how reliable this twitter account is but if it's true it looks like Nicks is unfortunately very close to being a Buc. Sounds like a small time twitter guy trying to "scoop" the big sports guys by guessing. I wouldn't trust it.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Saints are bring in OG Ben Grubbs out of Baltimore for a visit. Halo and Jankman8 like this.

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hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,324	Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Saints are bring in OG Ben Grubbs out of Baltimore for a visit. I like it.
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alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by lee909 Thanks for the info,would he be a good replacement? We would basically be losing a Pro Bowl starter and getting a Pro Bowl alternate, so it wouldn't be too bad. With Jahri next to him and Drew behind him, maybe he develops into a starter himself, who knows.

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	It's a no loose situation IMO,if he stays great.He is the best Guard around but if he wants to follow the money then good luck to him,it just gives us more cap space to spend on the defence.

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for the info,would he be a good replacement?

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks,I have been watching casually for a few years and I'm trying to pick up the rest of the positions now.

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LivnaLieTimay 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,498	If it comes down to a bidding war we have no chance against TB. Nicks said on twitter that the Saints made him a respectable offer, that's all we can do. TB has to spend their money soon so they will probably overpay for Nicks and Vincent Jackson. If we don't sign Nicks there are cheaper alternatives out there and we can use the rest of the money to improve the defense.

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