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ChrisXVI 09-23-2015 06:43 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
Hicks did play at DT the last few years. He was bad.

Danno 09-23-2015 06:57 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 670382)
Hicks did play at DT the last few years. He was bad.
Yes he was. He plays too high for inside.

His size, measurables and skillset are nearly perfect for a 3-4 DE.

Why he and Cam Jordan (who's size, measurables and skillset are nearly perfect for a 3-4 DE also) don't absolutely dominate in a 3-4 set confounds me.

If I drew up two perfect 3-4 DE's on paper, they would look exactly like Jordan and Hicks.

I just don't get it.

ChrisXVI 09-23-2015 07:16 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
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Originally Posted by Danno (Post 670385)
Yes he was. He plays too high for inside.

His size, measurables and skillset are nearly perfect for a 3-4 DE.

Why he and Cam Jordan (who's size, measurables and skillset are nearly perfect for a 3-4 DE also) don't absolutely dominate in a 3-4 set confounds me.

If I drew up two perfect 3-4 DE's on paper, they would look exactly like Jordan and Hicks.

I just don't get it.
Agreed. The last two years we supposedly were a 3-4 defense with Jordan and Hicks playing the 5 technique, but we never actually lined up like that. Then we gave up on it. I don't get it... But I'm positive putting Hicks at DE in a four man front is just dumb. More evidence of this team just not having any idea how to field a competent defense.

halloween 65 09-23-2015 08:09 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 670389)
Agreed. The last two years we supposedly were a 3-4 defense with Jordan and Hicks playing the 5 technique, but we never actually lined up like that. Then we gave up on it. I don't get it... But I'm positive putting Hicks at DE in a four man front is just dumb. More evidence of this team just not having any idea how to field a competent defense.
Well Johnson coaching is questionable and Vitt doesn't do any better with the lb.'s. Year after year our D is not very good at all under their way of doing things. I blame these 2 more than anybody. If our O line coach did as sad of a job as those 2 Payton would find someone to replace him, why don't Johnson and Vitt get the boot. I'm not high on Allen right now either. I'm all for getting rid of all of the D coaches and bring in some fresh people that can tune-up the D players, and as much as I like Ryan( he drew a bad hand) letting him go to.

ChrisXVI 09-23-2015 08:11 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
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Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 670407)
Well Johnson coaching is questionable and Vitt doesn't do any better with the lb.'s. Year after year our D is not very good at all under their way of doing things. I blame these 2 more than anybody. If our O line coach did as sad of a job as those 2 Payton would find someone to replace him, why don't Johnson and Vitt get the boot. I'm not high on Allen right now either. I'm all for getting rid of all of the D coaches and bring in some fresh people that can tune-up the D players, and as much as I like Ryan( he drew a bad hand) letting him go to.
Then you better hope Payton gets fired.

halloween 65 09-23-2015 08:36 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 670408)
Then you better hope Payton gets fired.
Paytons loyalty might be his down fall. Somethings got to give, a talent like Brees is hard to find and he's not a spring chicken any more.

CharityMike 09-23-2015 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 670366)
Coach em up Bill Johnson.

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CharityMike 09-23-2015 10:44 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
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Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 670407)
Well Johnson coaching is questionable and Vitt doesn't do any better with the lb.'s. Year after year our D is not very good at all under their way of doing things. I blame these 2 more than anybody. If our O line coach did as sad of a job as those 2 Payton would find someone to replace him, why don't Johnson and Vitt get the boot. I'm not high on Allen right now either. I'm all for getting rid of all of the D coaches and bring in some fresh people that can tune-up the D players, and as much as I like Ryan( he drew a bad hand) letting him go to.
They don't get the boot because they are Paytons boys. They will leave when Payton leaves.

papz 09-24-2015 05:43 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
I don't understand what's wrong with our player development. Vaccaro, Jenkins, and Hicks all looked like promising impact players after their rookie years. There were also some other players that looked like they could be contributors for us as well and not only did they hit a wall, they've regressed significantly. Something has got to change if we continue in our downward spiral. As big as of a fan as I am of Payton, coaches come and go and are replaceable. Andy Reid, Mike Holgrem, Jeff Fisher, etc. were all top coaches that were eventually replaced. Sometimes a fresh start is best for everyone.

I hope we turn things around. Our window of realistically winning another championship has been shrinking by the day.

halloween 65 09-24-2015 07:36 PM
Re: Saints' Akiem Hicks was replaced in lineup Sunday
 
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Originally Posted by papz (Post 670564)
I don't understand what's wrong with our player development. Vaccaro, Jenkins, and Hicks all looked like promising impact players after their rookie years. There were also some other players that looked like they could be contributors for us as well and not only did they hit a wall, they've regressed significantly. Something has got to change if we continue in our downward spiral. As big as of a fan as I am of Payton, coaches come and go and are replaceable. Andy Reid, Mike Holgrem, Jeff Fisher, etc. were all top coaches that were eventually replaced. Sometimes a fresh start is best for everyone.

I hope we turn things around. Our window of realistically winning another championship has been shrinking by the day.
Can't say I disagree.


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