Check out Carl Nicks reason for going to Tampa Bay

WhoDat!656 · 03-15-2012, 03:32 AM

“The run game, man,’’ Nicks said, when asked what attracted him to the Bucs. “No disrespect to our team (the Saints), but we’re pass first, pass second, pass third, pass fourth, fifth and sixth team and maybe some runs at the end. The Saints have great running backs. But here it’s a little different. We’ve got a big bruiser (LeGarrette Blount). We’re going to pound the ball, pound the ball and go over the top.’’

Nicks: Bucs can have best guard combo - NFC South Blog - ESPN

I wonder how how he will feel when he realizes the reason the Bucs run so much is because they CAN'T pass!!

Crusader · 03-15-2012, 05:12 AM

Not very surprising. Passblocking just isn't that much fun when you play O-line.

LBCutta · 03-15-2012, 06:04 AM

All Nicks will be is the newest member that Josh Freeman and other Bucs can argue with on national television.

saintsfan1976 · 03-15-2012, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

“The money, man,’’ Nicks said, when asked what attracted him to the Bucs. “No disrespect to our team (the Saints), but we pass too much and I don't like it. We’ve got a big bruiser (LeGarrette Blount). We’re going to pound the ball, pound the ball and go over the top. I sure hope this doesn't shorten my career because of injury.’’

73Saint · 03-15-2012, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Ding ding ding!

hagan714 · 03-15-2012, 07:07 AM

if you were to knock anything about Nicks as a OG it would be his pass blocking. nit picking but it is the area he lacks in a bit. stunts do get him once in a while. going to be a heck of a whole to fill. OC last season and now OG this year

jeanpierre · 03-16-2012, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

if you were to knock anything about Nicks as a OG it would be his pass blocking. nit picking but it is the area he lacks in a bit. stunts do get him once in a while. going to be a heck of a whole to fill. OC last season and now OG this year

When you think about his size, it's a waste as he can't play in space at Tackle...

B005TED · 03-15-2012, 07:18 AM

The run game has nothing to do with it, he's all about the MONEY. If he really wanted to get back to the playoffs or be on a team that actually has the potential to go back to the Superbowl he would have kept his ass put here in New Orleans.

TheOak · 03-15-2012, 07:28 AM

I am not too sure about that B005ted... 16 games with a team that focuses on something that is your weak point can be exhausting.

jeanpierre · 03-15-2012, 07:40 AM

Will get some objective evidence now that he'll have Josh Freeman throwing for him...

03-15-2012, 03:32 AM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Check out Carl Nicks reason for going to Tampa Bay “The run game, man,’’ Nicks said, when asked what attracted him to the Bucs. “No disrespect to our team (the Saints), but we’re pass first, pass second, pass third, pass fourth, fifth and sixth team and maybe some runs at the end. The Saints have great running backs. But here it’s a little different. We’ve got a big bruiser (LeGarrette Blount). We’re going to pound the ball, pound the ball and go over the top.’’ Nicks: Bucs can have best guard combo - NFC South Blog - ESPN I wonder how how he will feel when he realizes the reason the Bucs run so much is because they CAN'T pass!! SapperSaint and QBREES9 like this.
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03-15-2012, 06:24 AM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 “The money, man,’’ Nicks said, when asked what attracted him to the Bucs. “No disrespect to our team (the Saints), but we pass too much and I don't like it. We’ve got a big bruiser (LeGarrette Blount). We’re going to pound the ball, pound the ball and go over the top. I sure hope this doesn't shorten my career because of injury.’’ SapperSaint, papz, aquaboogie and 2 others like this.

03-15-2012, 07:07 AM	#6
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	if you were to knock anything about Nicks as a OG it would be his pass blocking. nit picking but it is the area he lacks in a bit. stunts do get him once in a while. going to be a heck of a whole to fill. OC last season and now OG this year jeanpierre likes this.

03-16-2012, 07:04 AM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by hagan714 if you were to knock anything about Nicks as a OG it would be his pass blocking. nit picking but it is the area he lacks in a bit. stunts do get him once in a while. going to be a heck of a whole to fill. OC last season and now OG this year When you think about his size, it's a waste as he can't play in space at Tackle...

03-15-2012, 07:18 AM	#8
B005TED Who Dat!!??!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: AThelL Posts: 177	The run game has nothing to do with it, he's all about the MONEY. If he really wanted to get back to the playoffs or be on a team that actually has the potential to go back to the Superbowl he would have kept his ass put here in New Orleans. Jankman8 likes this.

03-15-2012, 05:12 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Not very surprising. Passblocking just isn't that much fun when you play O-line.

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LBCutta 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Killeen, TX....Born in Marrero, LA Posts: 592	All Nicks will be is the newest member that Josh Freeman and other Bucs can argue with on national television.

03-15-2012, 10:32 AM	#5
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Ding ding ding!

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	I am not too sure about that B005ted... 16 games with a team that focuses on something that is your weak point can be exhausting.

03-15-2012, 07:40 AM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Will get some objective evidence now that he'll have Josh Freeman throwing for him...

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