Saints Pick Akeim Hicks DT - Regina Canada

|Mitch| · 04-28-2012, 12:03 AM

I disagree; D-Line is/was our biggest need, save for depth at CB...

No need to draft offense with our first pick, when we have the exact same record setting offense from last year...

Spagnoulo relies on pressure from the line, which we could not get last year. With his guidance, Hicks can be great.

Oh and he probably could play tomorrow and do a better job than Ellis, Rodgers, Franklin did last year...

CharityMike · 04-28-2012, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I disagree; D-Line is/was our biggest need, save for depth at CB...

No need to draft offense with our first pick, when we have the exact same record setting offense from last year...

Spagnoulo relies on pressure from the line, which we could not get last year. With his guidance, Hicks can be great.

Oh and he probably could play tomorrow and do a better job than Ellis, Rodgers, Franklin did last year...

Im with you. DT and CB was our biggest need. Does he need guidance and coaching of course but I think we have the right coach's to make it happen.

Now we need CB.

burningmetal · 04-28-2012, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I disagree; D-Line is/was our biggest need, save for depth at CB...

No need to draft offense with our first pick, when we have the exact same record setting offense from last year...

Spagnoulo relies on pressure from the line, which we could not get last year. With his guidance, Hicks can be great.

Oh and he probably could play tomorrow and do a better job than Ellis, Rodgers, Franklin did last year...

I think enough has been done through free agency to upgrade the defense, that the Saints don't need to approach any position as a glaring need. I don't mind getting another DT but I wouldn't mind getting an OT considering it is the only weakness we have on offense. I simply didn't like the selection of Hicks, because for one he is vastly unproven, but mainly he doesn't seem to have a want to be great. Everybody loves his potential and so do I, but I have concerns about his character.

Saintsfan4ever · 04-28-2012, 12:37 AM

Mitch, thanks for the youtube clip.

I like how this guy talked in the interview. He's got the size and the attitude to be an impact player. If Loomis thought enough of this guy to burn our first pick of the draft on a defensive lineman, then obviously they see some major potential here. This is no camp body pick. This was a well thought out selection.
I'm in.

phatoosdey · 04-28-2012, 01:40 AM

?? i thought he was a receiver for the giants ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakeem_Nicks ) ....ok just kidding
hey its defense i like the pick

alleycat_126 · 04-28-2012, 06:57 AM

I thought he got drafted already!!! Like in a previous draft!!!! Name sounds familiar cause of the former ties to LSU!!!!

Luda34 · 04-28-2012, 07:13 AM

This is a good pick in the third round

papz · 04-28-2012, 07:28 AM

New Orleans Saints take defensive tackle Akiem Hicks in third round of NFL draft - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

New Orleans Saints draft analysis: Saints go with raw prospect with their first pick - NFL - Sporting News

73Saint · 04-28-2012, 07:36 AM

I trust mickey and co

B_Dub_Saint · 04-28-2012, 08:06 AM

I was a little surprised with the pick because I had no idea who the hell the guy was. He does look like a work in progress but I believe he will adapt quickly. I agree with previous posters that we need to get pressure on the D line so either this or cornerback would have been a good choice.

I hope L Green from UL is still on the board in the 4th so we can snatch him up.

04-28-2012, 12:03 AM	#1
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	I disagree; D-Line is/was our biggest need, save for depth at CB... No need to draft offense with our first pick, when we have the exact same record setting offense from last year... Spagnoulo relies on pressure from the line, which we could not get last year. With his guidance, Hicks can be great. Oh and he probably could play tomorrow and do a better job than Ellis, Rodgers, Franklin did last year... CharityMike likes this.
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04-28-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I disagree; D-Line is/was our biggest need, save for depth at CB... No need to draft offense with our first pick, when we have the exact same record setting offense from last year... Spagnoulo relies on pressure from the line, which we could not get last year. With his guidance, Hicks can be great. Oh and he probably could play tomorrow and do a better job than Ellis, Rodgers, Franklin did last year... Im with you. DT and CB was our biggest need. Does he need guidance and coaching of course but I think we have the right coach's to make it happen. Now we need CB.

04-28-2012, 06:30 AM	#3
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I disagree; D-Line is/was our biggest need, save for depth at CB... No need to draft offense with our first pick, when we have the exact same record setting offense from last year... Spagnoulo relies on pressure from the line, which we could not get last year. With his guidance, Hicks can be great. Oh and he probably could play tomorrow and do a better job than Ellis, Rodgers, Franklin did last year... I think enough has been done through free agency to upgrade the defense, that the Saints don't need to approach any position as a glaring need. I don't mind getting another DT but I wouldn't mind getting an OT considering it is the only weakness we have on offense. I simply didn't like the selection of Hicks, because for one he is vastly unproven, but mainly he doesn't seem to have a want to be great. Everybody loves his potential and so do I, but I have concerns about his character.

04-28-2012, 12:37 AM	#4
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Mitch, thanks for the youtube clip. I like how this guy talked in the interview. He's got the size and the attitude to be an impact player. If Loomis thought enough of this guy to burn our first pick of the draft on a defensive lineman, then obviously they see some major potential here. This is no camp body pick. This was a well thought out selection. I'm in. claus808 and pherein like this.

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phatoosdey Drunkagen Join Date: May 2007 Location: kenner Posts: 356	?? i thought he was a receiver for the giants ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakeem_Nicks ) ....ok just kidding hey its defense i like the pick

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alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	I thought he got drafted already!!! Like in a previous draft!!!! Name sounds familiar cause of the former ties to LSU!!!!

04-28-2012, 07:13 AM	#7
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	This is a good pick in the third round

04-28-2012, 07:28 AM	#8
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	New Orleans Saints take defensive tackle Akiem Hicks in third round of NFL draft - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com New Orleans Saints draft analysis: Saints go with raw prospect with their first pick - NFL - Sporting News

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	I trust mickey and co

04-28-2012, 08:06 AM	#10
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	I was a little surprised with the pick because I had no idea who the hell the guy was. He does look like a work in progress but I believe he will adapt quickly. I agree with previous posters that we need to get pressure on the D line so either this or cornerback would have been a good choice. I hope L Green from UL is still on the board in the 4th so we can snatch him up.