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

Lord_Saint83 · 07-02-2019, 03:18 PM

I agree k he didn't give his all here and now is sour about us and the fact they lost to nick f’n foles in the playoffs when they were supposed to be shoo-ins. His kind comes and goes, he’ll get that way in chicago too.

dizzle88 · 07-02-2019, 05:53 PM

I blame Payton more than Rob Ryan for the disastrous couple years.

Payton badly wanted to imitate Seattles defense after it shut us down in the 2013 playoffs, so he got rid of Jenkins and Harper in favour of Byrd and then went out and got Browner and drafted Stanley Jean Baptiste with a God damn 2nd round pick......

He was trying to mold a successful 2013 unit into his own version of Seattles D and it had the adverse effect.

Payton didn't like a guy that wouldn't listen, so he brought Dennis Allen in to be Rob's overseer knowing he could get rid of Rob at any moment and have his friend take over.

Dont get me wrong, Allen built a great D last year, just giving my opinion on matters.

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.

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.

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.

nola_swammi · 07-05-2019, 03:19 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.

I responded again before I seen your response

nola_swammi · 07-05-2019, 03:16 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.

Who the pats didn't ship off when they trying to save the dollars. Even Brady wasn't paid his worth

07-02-2019, 03:18 PM	#1
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints I agree k he didn't give his all here and now is sour about us and the fact they lost to nick f’n foles in the playoffs when they were supposed to be shoo-ins. His kind comes and goes, he’ll get that way in chicago too. Beastmode likes this.

07-02-2019, 05:53 PM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Re: USA Today/Saints Wire: Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints I blame Payton more than Rob Ryan for the disastrous couple years. Payton badly wanted to imitate Seattles defense after it shut us down in the 2013 playoffs, so he got rid of Jenkins and Harper in favour of Byrd and then went out and got Browner and drafted Stanley Jean Baptiste with a God damn 2nd round pick...... He was trying to mold a successful 2013 unit into his own version of Seattles D and it had the adverse effect. Payton didn't like a guy that wouldn't listen, so he brought Dennis Allen in to be Rob's overseer knowing he could get rid of Rob at any moment and have his friend take over. Dont get me wrong, Allen built a great D last year, just giving my opinion on matters.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	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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07-02-2019, 08:58 PM	#4
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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07-03-2019, 02:12 AM	#5
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	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.

07-03-2019, 09:47 AM	#6
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.

07-03-2019, 10:10 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 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.

07-04-2019, 09:57 AM	#8
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.

07-05-2019, 03:19 AM	#9
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	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. I responded again before I seen your response K Major likes this.

07-05-2019, 03:16 AM	#10
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	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. Who the pats didn't ship off when they trying to save the dollars. Even Brady wasn't paid his worth

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