Akiem Hicks

dizzle88 · 10-29-2012, 10:15 AM

Our D is real mess right now, but everyone can see positive things from hicks

I believe he is the type of young raw player that we need to build our D around, because at the moment

our corners are way too small
our safeties are too slow and hate to tackle
our LB's can't shed blocks and get to the ball
our D line looks really small against regular O lineman, except for hicks

He made several good plays last night, blowing up the pocket (something sed ellis has never done in 6 years)

he plays nasty, none of this patty cake crap, he just says get off me and pushes O lineman with arm

heres his forced fumble

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Akiem Hicks forces fumble - NFL Videos

CharityMike · 10-29-2012, 10:19 AM

Which is why I can't understand the reason he is not starting? W T F!! The dude makes plays every game when he is in there but yet we are forced to watch the failings on Smellis and Tom eff'n Johnson.

foreverfan · 10-29-2012, 10:46 AM

So much for draft grades.

New Orleans Saints Draft Grade: Akiem Hicks Pick Is an F | Bleacher Report

NuNu318 · 10-29-2012, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

So much for draft grades.

New Orleans Saints Draft Grade: Akiem Hicks Pick Is an F | Bleacher Report

Its Bleacher Report....nuff said. Hicks has been the one bright spot on that line.

Ashley · 10-29-2012, 12:18 PM

This is true, he is the only one on that line that did anything last night. One man can't do it all. Just ask Brees that. ( Although he sucked last night too )

spkb25 · 10-29-2012, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Ashley

This is true, he is the only one on that line that did anything last night. One man can't do it all. Just ask Brees that. ( Although he sucked last night too )

I liked Johnson too. I try to keep saying for people to have just a little patience with Spags. Give him next season. I really think we will improve. We have some guys, Jordan, Johnson, and Hicks on DLIne that are going to improve

Shoe. · 10-29-2012, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

I liked Johnson too. I try to keep saying for people to have just a little patience with Spags. Give him next season. I really think we will improve. We have some guys, Jordan, Johnson, and Hicks on DLIne that are going to improve

I have to admit that Johnson has improved since he got with the team. He has clawed and scratched his way off of the practice squad and into the starting lineup like a champ. Now whether or not he could go and do the same on other teams out there...well, maybe the reason he starts is because we have the worst defense in the league. He does seem to have raised his game in his time here though IMO

Crusader · 10-29-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Which is why I can't understand the reason he is not starting? W T F!! The dude makes plays every game when he is in there but yet we are forced to watch the failings on Smellis and Tom eff'n Johnson.

The announcers said he got his first start yesterday.

CharityMike · 10-29-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

The announcers said he got his first start yesterday.

They lied! Tom Johnson and Smellis were the starters. It even showed it on tv when they did the rundown of players starting for both teams.

Tom Johnson was in there the most. You could tell when Hicks was in. He was the only one making a play.

Rugby Saint II · 10-29-2012, 05:14 PM

When we draft high next year we need someone to pair with Hicks. That ought to give us a little push.

10-29-2012, 10:19 AM	#2
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Akiem Hicks Which is why I can't understand the reason he is not starting? W T F!! The dude makes plays every game when he is in there but yet we are forced to watch the failings on Smellis and Tom eff'n Johnson.

10-29-2012, 10:46 AM	#3
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Akiem Hicks So much for draft grades. New Orleans Saints Draft Grade: Akiem Hicks Pick Is an F \| Bleacher Report

10-29-2012, 10:53 AM	#4
NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Re: Akiem Hicks Originally Posted by foreverfan So much for draft grades. New Orleans Saints Draft Grade: Akiem Hicks Pick Is an F \| Bleacher Report Its Bleacher Report....nuff said. Hicks has been the one bright spot on that line.

10-29-2012, 12:18 PM	#5
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: Akiem Hicks This is true, he is the only one on that line that did anything last night. One man can't do it all. Just ask Brees that. ( Although he sucked last night too )

10-29-2012, 03:30 PM	#6
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Akiem Hicks Originally Posted by Ashley This is true, he is the only one on that line that did anything last night. One man can't do it all. Just ask Brees that. ( Although he sucked last night too ) I liked Johnson too. I try to keep saying for people to have just a little patience with Spags. Give him next season. I really think we will improve. We have some guys, Jordan, Johnson, and Hicks on DLIne that are going to improve FinSaint likes this.

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10-29-2012, 03:42 PM	#7
Shoe. 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hub City Posts: 576	Re: Akiem Hicks Originally Posted by spkb25 I liked Johnson too. I try to keep saying for people to have just a little patience with Spags. Give him next season. I really think we will improve. We have some guys, Jordan, Johnson, and Hicks on DLIne that are going to improve I have to admit that Johnson has improved since he got with the team. He has clawed and scratched his way off of the practice squad and into the starting lineup like a champ. Now whether or not he could go and do the same on other teams out there...well, maybe the reason he starts is because we have the worst defense in the league. He does seem to have raised his game in his time here though IMO FinSaint likes this.

10-29-2012, 05:06 PM	#8
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Akiem Hicks Originally Posted by CharityMike Which is why I can't understand the reason he is not starting? W T F!! The dude makes plays every game when he is in there but yet we are forced to watch the failings on Smellis and Tom eff'n Johnson. The announcers said he got his first start yesterday.

10-29-2012, 05:10 PM	#9
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Akiem Hicks Originally Posted by Crusader The announcers said he got his first start yesterday. They lied! Tom Johnson and Smellis were the starters. It even showed it on tv when they did the rundown of players starting for both teams. Tom Johnson was in there the most. You could tell when Hicks was in. He was the only one making a play. dizzle88 likes this.

10-29-2012, 05:14 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Akiem Hicks When we draft high next year we need someone to pair with Hicks. That ought to give us a little push.

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