Eric Hicks

JankySpanky80 · 05-01-2007, 01:12 PM

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Does anyone think this could help with depth on the D-line or should they leave it alone. Thoughts?

EXoffender · 05-01-2007, 01:14 PM

No. We need a difference maker now. Not just depth.

diehardskin2982 · 05-01-2007, 04:52 PM

he is a good run stopper.

davelavarra · 05-01-2007, 05:45 PM

We need pass rush, I don't think this guy can give that.

DieHardSince76 · 05-01-2007, 06:17 PM

I have a question that requires some knowledge of players' salary situations. Does anyone know of any decent D linemen, DT's especially, who might be cut for cap reasons in June? Does Kris Jenkins come under this category? At this point, this is the only way that I see for us to shore up the d-line.

Dirtbag59 · 05-01-2007, 06:54 PM

Maryland Alum, Solid starter, stout against the run. I say we bring him in for the Vet Minimum.

2007 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 73 | Key
Alert: None

Comment:
Hicks is athletic, consistent and experienced. He is tough, durable and competitive. He has good instincts and play recognition. He has the play strength and leverage against the run to effectively stack and shed blocks. He can hold the point of attack and play laterally down the line. He has good initial quickness to get into gaps and disrupt blocking patterns. He has good awareness to find the ball and gives good effort in pursuit from the back side. He is active player and a strong tackler in the box. He has a good combination of speed and power. He has active hands and the strength off the edge to push tackles back into the quarterback. He has enough speed and quickness to bend the edge. But Hicks doesn't finish very well. He lacks good closing speed. He can be late off the ball. He has to work hard to get across tackle/tight end blocks to set the edge.

GMScud · 05-01-2007, 07:16 PM

Probably would be better than Reynaldo Wynn. I'd take him for the vet minimum to add some depth. He sounds durable too. He hasn't missed a game in 6 years. Let's face it people, we need D-line help badly, although his sack numbers aren't impressive.

dmek25 · 05-01-2007, 07:24 PM

anyone that can play even alittle bit needs to be considered at defensive line

Dirtbag59 · 05-02-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

anyone that can play even alittle bit needs to be considered at defensive line

Looks like I'll finally get my chance to make the team though I'll probably have to gain 120 pounds.

KLHJ2 · 05-02-2007, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Looks like I'll finally get my chance to make the team though I'll probably have to gain 120 pounds.

Instead of gaining weight, increase your speed and try out for receiver. You gotta be better than Cedric Bonner.

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 05-02-2007, 01:16 AM

who are we not to consider anyone on the dline. Last i saw our line is a big weakness for us.

05-01-2007, 01:12 PM	#1
JankySpanky80 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 267	Eric Hicks ProFootballTalk.com -- The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Does anyone think this could help with depth on the D-line or should they leave it alone. Thoughts? __________________ JANK-e SPANK-e

05-01-2007, 01:14 PM	#2
EXoffender The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 1,046	Re: Eric Hicks No. We need a difference maker now. Not just depth.

05-01-2007, 04:52 PM	#3
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: Eric Hicks he is a good run stopper. __________________ That got ugly fast

05-01-2007, 05:45 PM	#4
davelavarra Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vicenza, Italy Age: 48 Posts: 52	Re: Eric Hicks We need pass rush, I don't think this guy can give that. __________________ HAIL TO THE REDSKINS FOREVER!!

05-01-2007, 06:17 PM	#5
DieHardSince76 Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: VA Age: 70 Posts: 23	Re: Eric Hicks I have a question that requires some knowledge of players' salary situations. Does anyone know of any decent D linemen, DT's especially, who might be cut for cap reasons in June? Does Kris Jenkins come under this category? At this point, this is the only way that I see for us to shore up the d-line.

05-01-2007, 06:54 PM	#6
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: Eric Hicks Maryland Alum, Solid starter, stout against the run. I say we bring him in for the Vet Minimum. 2007 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc. Grade: 73 \| Key Alert: None Comment: Hicks is athletic, consistent and experienced. He is tough, durable and competitive. He has good instincts and play recognition. He has the play strength and leverage against the run to effectively stack and shed blocks. He can hold the point of attack and play laterally down the line. He has good initial quickness to get into gaps and disrupt blocking patterns. He has good awareness to find the ball and gives good effort in pursuit from the back side. He is active player and a strong tackler in the box. He has a good combination of speed and power. He has active hands and the strength off the edge to push tackles back into the quarterback. He has enough speed and quickness to bend the edge. But Hicks doesn't finish very well. He lacks good closing speed. He can be late off the ball. He has to work hard to get across tackle/tight end blocks to set the edge. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

05-01-2007, 07:16 PM	#7
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Eric Hicks Probably would be better than Reynaldo Wynn. I'd take him for the vet minimum to add some depth. He sounds durable too. He hasn't missed a game in 6 years. Let's face it people, we need D-line help badly, although his sack numbers aren't impressive. __________________ Tardy

05-01-2007, 07:24 PM	#8
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Eric Hicks anyone that can play even alittle bit needs to be considered at defensive line __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

05-02-2007, 01:16 AM	#11
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 57 Posts: 890	Re: Eric Hicks who are we not to consider anyone on the dline. Last i saw our line is a big weakness for us.

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