USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints

The Dude · 07-02-2019, 06:51 PM

Square peg round hole strikes again. Looks like DA has put a stop to that kind of **** at least.

Beastmode · 07-02-2019, 08:58 PM

All he wanted to do was make his career out of what he is use to doing which is bull rushing. Saints said no. Lose some weight, we need you to do this.

He refused because he is lazy in that aspect. He could have been an annual Pro Bowler if he would have adapted and learned new skills.

He achieved success but it could have been so much more. Rankins is a much better player IMO. He has more skills minus injuries. Even with the injuries, his highlights are more impressive. He has made some amazing plays. One was in coverage which is crazy.

nola_swammi · 07-03-2019, 02:12 AM

The thing about Hicks is he didn't have the advantage of our DL coach; our DL and Lb coaches sucked. The talent was there but the developing was lacking.

nola_swammi · 07-03-2019, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Belts and beaches just don't mix well!

You let the beard fool yah! That's galette you referring to

vpheughan · 07-03-2019, 05:59 AM

Need to start "THE COULD'A WOULD'A SHOULD'A Wing" of B&G.

st thomas · 07-03-2019, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by nola_swammi

The thing about Hicks is he didn't have the advantage of our DL coach; our DL and Lb coaches sucked. The talent was there but the developing was lacking.

But why did the pats ship him off to Chicago ? That’s what sealed the deal for me clowning the guy. Yes he’s been productive up there though have to say.

K Major · 07-03-2019, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by st thomas

But why did the pats ship him off to Chicago ? That’s what sealed the deal for me clowning the guy. Yes he’s been productive up there though have to say.

Realistically, what player not named Brady or Edelman do they ever keep in New England?

Hicks developed a respectful relationship with former Saints GM Ryan Pace (now GM with the Bears) while in NO so I can somewhat see why he decided to sign there.

jeanpierre · 07-04-2019, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Let us not forget the final Rob Ryan season, that did nothing for anyone's career.

Oh, it did something for Rob Ryan's career...

vpheughan · 07-04-2019, 09:15 AM

Somebody introduce Hicks to Quinn and let the BROMANCE BEGIN!!

st thomas · 07-04-2019, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Realistically, what player not named Brady or Edelman do they ever keep in New England?

Hicks developed a respectful relationship with former Saints GM Ryan Pace (now GM with the Bears) while in NO so I can somewhat see why he decided to sign there.

Yep with drew Brees too, after he slammed him to the turf in his first game back to the dome.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints Square peg round hole strikes again. Looks like DA has put a stop to that kind of **** at least.
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints All he wanted to do was make his career out of what he is use to doing which is bull rushing. Saints said no. Lose some weight, we need you to do this. He refused because he is lazy in that aspect. He could have been an annual Pro Bowler if he would have adapted and learned new skills. He achieved success but it could have been so much more. Rankins is a much better player IMO. He has more skills minus injuries. Even with the injuries, his highlights are more impressive. He has made some amazing plays. One was in coverage which is crazy.
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nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,626	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints The thing about Hicks is he didn't have the advantage of our DL coach; our DL and Lb coaches sucked. The talent was there but the developing was lacking. K Major likes this.

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nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,626	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Belts and beaches just don't mix well! You let the beard fool yah! That's galette you referring to

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints Originally Posted by nola_swammi The thing about Hicks is he didn't have the advantage of our DL coach; our DL and Lb coaches sucked. The talent was there but the developing was lacking. But why did the pats ship him off to Chicago ? That’s what sealed the deal for me clowning the guy. Yes he’s been productive up there though have to say.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,048 Blog Entries: 3	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints Originally Posted by st thomas But why did the pats ship him off to Chicago ? That’s what sealed the deal for me clowning the guy. Yes he’s been productive up there though have to say. Realistically, what player not named Brady or Edelman do they ever keep in New England? Hicks developed a respectful relationship with former Saints GM Ryan Pace (now GM with the Bears) while in NO so I can somewhat see why he decided to sign there.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints Originally Posted by TheOak Let us not forget the final Rob Ryan season, that did nothing for anyone's career. Oh, it did something for Rob Ryan's career...

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vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,499	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints Somebody introduce Hicks to Quinn and let the BROMANCE BEGIN!!
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints Originally Posted by K Major Realistically, what player not named Brady or Edelman do they ever keep in New England? Hicks developed a respectful relationship with former Saints GM Ryan Pace (now GM with the Bears) while in NO so I can somewhat see why he decided to sign there. Yep with drew Brees too, after he slammed him to the turf in his first game back to the dome.

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