Check out Carl Nicks reason for going to Tampa Bay

Speedy Ron · 03-15-2012, 08:07 AM

well, he had to say something...
he obviously knows freeman, who has really dropped off since his rookie year, isnt near what brees is. and their run game isnt that good either, legarret blount was benched at the end of the season

Kryptonite · 03-15-2012, 08:13 AM

Yes, he will be missed...money is the biggest reason for leaving. And, big guys don't like moving their feet much. Pass blocking requires "reactive" foot movement. That takes a lot out of an OL overtime. Run blocking requires you to go to a certain spot and block a certain guy, so it's more planned out than pass blocking, plus it gives them a chance to showcase their strength and throw their weight around.

skymike · 03-16-2012, 07:28 AM

Enjoy that money Carl.
I was thinking you already had money.
What you really needed was another Ring, but oh well.

SloMotion · 03-15-2012, 08:20 AM

... Nicks talks a lot, but he doesn't really say that much, know what I mean? Good luck riding LeGarrette Blount all the way to the SuperBowl, big fella' ... I'd say right about midseason he'll be remembering what it was like to play for a 'pass-first, pass-second, pass-third' team and be wishing he was back there ... just sayin'.

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2012, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

... Nicks talks a lot, but he doesn't really say that much, know what I mean? Good luck riding LeGarrette Blount all the way to the SuperBowl, big fella' ... I'd say right about midseason he'll be remembering what it was like to play for a 'pass-first, pass-second, pass-third' team and be wishing he was back there ... just sayin'.

Unfortunately it looks to me like they'll be riding Trent Richardson, in addition to Blont, this season.

jcp026 · 03-15-2012, 08:24 AM

He went there because of the money, but he is right about our philosophy. It's infuriating to watch for three and a half quarters as we pass the ball 75% of the time and then get a few more runs in at the end to make it appear that we're semi-balanced. We're loaded at running back and we used a first round pick on Ingram last year. POUND THE ROCK!

SaintGup · 03-15-2012, 08:43 AM

I don't understand... We ran for over 2,000 yards last season. So is he saying he wants more run plays but with a team that makes less yardage? That's not too smart because it says 'I want mine'. He formed part of a good O Line for us but I was disappointed in his comments. If it is for the money, say it's for the money. If it is because you like the way the Bucs roll, say it. But don't disrespect the team you left behind just because it wasn't all about you. Remember when Brees threw for over 5,000 yards the first time? Not one receiver got over 1,000 yards but did you hear them whine and kvetch? No you didn't. Disappointed in you Mr Nicks.

MistaBigXXL · 03-15-2012, 09:04 AM

I don't really buy into this being the true reason for him going to Tampa. We all know it was about the money. IMO these comments are a bit personal and I hope that he ends up pass blocking even more, because the bucs will always be playing from behind.

alexonfyre · 03-15-2012, 09:12 AM

The funny thing was that he said "We don't really have anybody getting 20 carries a game" (speaking of the Saints, still in present tense) "Reggie might get 7, Pierre gets 11, Ingram gets like 10...Here Legarette is going to run the ball 20+ times a game."

Well...that means that the Saints generally run the ball over 30 times a game (once you count our gadget plays and stuff) which is actually much rarer with a one-back team.

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2012, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

The funny thing was that he said "We don't really have anybody getting 20 carries a game" (speaking of the Saints, still in present tense) "Reggie might get 7, Pierre gets 11, Ingram gets like 10...Here Legarette is going to run the ball 20+ times a game."

Well...that means that the Saints generally run the ball over 30 times a game (once you count our gadget plays and stuff) which is actually much rarer with a one-back team.

I watched the interview live. What he said after that is that it is difficult to get into groove run blocking with so many different styles rotating in and out. Each individual runner needs different blocks.

03-15-2012, 08:07 AM	#1
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	well, he had to say something... he obviously knows freeman, who has really dropped off since his rookie year, isnt near what brees is. and their run game isnt that good either, legarret blount was benched at the end of the season Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-16-2012, 07:28 AM	#3
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Enjoy that money Carl. I was thinking you already had money. What you really needed was another Ring, but oh well. QBREES9 likes this.

03-15-2012, 09:31 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,572	Originally Posted by SloMotion ... Nicks talks a lot, but he doesn't really say that much, know what I mean? Good luck riding LeGarrette Blount all the way to the SuperBowl, big fella' ... I'd say right about midseason he'll be remembering what it was like to play for a 'pass-first, pass-second, pass-third' team and be wishing he was back there ... just sayin'. Unfortunately it looks to me like they'll be riding Trent Richardson, in addition to Blont, this season.

03-15-2012, 08:24 AM	#6
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 953	He went there because of the money, but he is right about our philosophy. It's infuriating to watch for three and a half quarters as we pass the ball 75% of the time and then get a few more runs in at the end to make it appear that we're semi-balanced. We're loaded at running back and we used a first round pick on Ingram last year. POUND THE ROCK!
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03-15-2012, 09:34 AM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,572	Originally Posted by alexonfyre The funny thing was that he said "We don't really have anybody getting 20 carries a game" (speaking of the Saints, still in present tense) "Reggie might get 7, Pierre gets 11, Ingram gets like 10...Here Legarette is going to run the ball 20+ times a game." Well...that means that the Saints generally run the ball over 30 times a game (once you count our gadget plays and stuff) which is actually much rarer with a one-back team. I watched the interview live. What he said after that is that it is difficult to get into groove run blocking with so many different styles rotating in and out. Each individual runner needs different blocks.

03-15-2012, 08:13 AM	#2
Kryptonite DAMMIT BOY! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Crestview, FL via S'port LA Posts: 197	Yes, he will be missed...money is the biggest reason for leaving. And, big guys don't like moving their feet much. Pass blocking requires "reactive" foot movement. That takes a lot out of an OL overtime. Run blocking requires you to go to a certain spot and block a certain guy, so it's more planned out than pass blocking, plus it gives them a chance to showcase their strength and throw their weight around.

03-15-2012, 08:20 AM	#4
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	... Nicks talks a lot, but he doesn't really say that much, know what I mean? Good luck riding LeGarrette Blount all the way to the SuperBowl, big fella' ... I'd say right about midseason he'll be remembering what it was like to play for a 'pass-first, pass-second, pass-third' team and be wishing he was back there ... just sayin'.

03-15-2012, 08:43 AM	#7
SaintGup 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 580	I don't understand... We ran for over 2,000 yards last season. So is he saying he wants more run plays but with a team that makes less yardage? That's not too smart because it says 'I want mine'. He formed part of a good O Line for us but I was disappointed in his comments. If it is for the money, say it's for the money. If it is because you like the way the Bucs roll, say it. But don't disrespect the team you left behind just because it wasn't all about you. Remember when Brees threw for over 5,000 yards the first time? Not one receiver got over 1,000 yards but did you hear them whine and kvetch? No you didn't. Disappointed in you Mr Nicks.

03-15-2012, 09:04 AM	#8
MistaBigXXL 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 133	I don't really buy into this being the true reason for him going to Tampa. We all know it was about the money. IMO these comments are a bit personal and I hope that he ends up pass blocking even more, because the bucs will always be playing from behind.

03-15-2012, 09:12 AM	#9
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	The funny thing was that he said "We don't really have anybody getting 20 carries a game" (speaking of the Saints, still in present tense) "Reggie might get 7, Pierre gets 11, Ingram gets like 10...Here Legarette is going to run the ball 20+ times a game." Well...that means that the Saints generally run the ball over 30 times a game (once you count our gadget plays and stuff) which is actually much rarer with a one-back team.

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