Register All Albums FAQ Community Experience
Go Back   New Orleans Saints Forums - blackandgold.com > Main > Saints

Hicks?

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; From what we saw in the Preseason he looked like the best DT we had on the team. Now during the regular season I have only see him take 1 snap (and he made the tackle on the play). What ...

Like Tree13Likes

Closed Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-21-2012, 04:48 PM   #1
1000 Posts +
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,422
Hicks?

From what we saw in the Preseason he looked like the best DT we had on the team. Now during the regular season I have only see him take 1 snap (and he made the tackle on the play). What I really don't understand is Tom Johnson seems to be getting more playing time (passing situations Bunckley comes out, Johnson goes in).

Why, oh, why is Johnson getting playing time over Hicks. Vet or not Johnson has never done anything to impress and I think we can all agree that Hicks is the future at DT, but he needs playing time to develop.
SaintsRule11 and Rell&Gold like this.
blackangold is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:01 PM   #2
5000 POSTS! +
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 9,126
Re: Hicks?

Good question. I think the answer is experience. Johnson has it Hicks does not. Hicks has more potential but right now, Spags feels Hicks is just not ready. That will likely change however if we keep giving up over 30pts a game. If that continues look to see more of Hicks because it won't matter at that point.
Beastmode is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:21 PM   #3
Problem?
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 11,737
Re: Hicks?

Johnson has flashed some ability. Both he and Hicks have graded out in the positive when it comes to rushing the passer. We should see more of both... especially if Ellis continues to show he's dead weight.
jeanpierre likes this.
papz is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:22 PM   #4
5000 POSTS! +
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,048
Re: Hicks?

I wouldn't mind seeing him get more play time.
The Dude is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:30 PM   #5
Faqda Falcons
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ruston, Louisiana
Posts: 3,465
Blog Entries: 3
Re: Hicks?

Originally Posted by papz View Post
especially if Ellis continues to show he's dead weight.
Dead weight indeed. I swear he has to have headphones playing under his helmet so he can move it like Bernie on the field.
D_it_up is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:49 PM   #6
Site Donor
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lafayette
Posts: 408
Blog Entries: 1
Re: Hicks?

Originally Posted by papz View Post
Johnson has flashed some ability. Both he and Hicks have graded out in the positive when it comes to rushing the passer. We should see more of both... especially if Ellis continues to show he's dead weight.
We should see both on the field starting the game could care less what Spuds thinks. The only way Ellis will be a dominating DT is if someone taped a doughnut or Twinkie to the QB's helmet, really don't think that will happen so he should come in to relieve on occasion and cut at year end.
Joker is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 06:36 PM   #7
100th Post
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 247
Re: Hicks?

Seriously man the nfl is a business now sure teams still want to "win" but the only reason why smith and Ellis still start is because they make the bigger pay check. Why would a business owner bench the guy who he's paying the most? For instance if Brees went out and threw a pick every play every down every remaining game. Do u think we would see chase Daniel? I don't cause we're paying him $40,000,000 dollars this season. Just wouldn't be a "smart business move" the owners don't care about the fans and how we feel. They wanna play and work the players they are playing plain and simple. It's all business now. It's a shame but it is what it is. Of it were me I'd start gallett Bunkley hicks Tez Wilson. Cassillas Lofton Hawthorne. Greer and Robinson are solid because those front four would generate pressure. And I'd take Jenkins and Abdul-quddos
iWho_Dat is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 06:42 PM   #8
Truth Addict
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R)
Posts: 24,713
Re: Hicks?

I think we'd all agree our coaches know who our best players are and they're gonna play who they think gives usd the best chance to win.

But I'd damn sure love to know why they think a certain few players give us that better chance.
Beastmode likes this.
Danno is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 06:48 PM   #9
Site Donor
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lafayette
Posts: 408
Blog Entries: 1
Re: Hicks?

Originally Posted by iWho_Dat View Post
Seriously man the nfl is a business now sure teams still want to "win" but the only reason why smith and Ellis still start is because they make the bigger pay check. Why would a business owner bench the guy who he's paying the most? For instance if Brees went out and threw a pick every play every down every remaining game. Do u think we would see chase Daniel? I don't cause we're paying him $40,000,000 dollars this season. Just wouldn't be a "smart business move" the owners don't care about the fans and how we feel. They wanna play and work the players they are playing plain and simple. It's all business now. It's a shame but it is what it is. Of it were me I'd start gallett Bunkley hicks Tez Wilson. Cassillas Lofton Hawthorne. Greer and Robinson are solid because those front four would generate pressure. And I'd take Jenkins and Abdul-quddos
Seriously man, what happens to your business when sales are down because of the product you're putting out. Let me tell you if you don't know, you go bankrupt. 1 player that's under achieving and hurting team since he was drafted is no reason to keep him on the field regardless of what you're paying him. Sometimes it's better to cut your losses to make more in the long run.
Please don't compare Drew's situation to that of someone like Sedric ( Twinkie) Ellis.
Ashley likes this.
Joker is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 06:49 PM   #10
Site Donor
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lafayette
Posts: 408
Blog Entries: 1
Re: Hicks?

Originally Posted by Danno View Post
I think we'd all agree our coaches know who our best players are and they're gonna play who they think gives usd the best chance to win.

But I'd damn sure love to know why they think a certain few players give us that better chance.
Me Too!!!!!!
A player like Sedric Ellis
Joker is offline  
Closed Thread


Posting Rules

LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/50568-hicks.html
Posted By For Type Date Hits
Hicks? This thread Refback 09-21-2012 04:53 PM 5


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:22 PM.


Copyright 1997 - 2020 - BlackandGold.com
no new posts