Hicks key for Saints
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One very important New Orleans Saints defensive player to keep your eye on in 2013 is second-year defensive lineman Akiem Hicks.
Hicks, who the Saints selected in the third round in 2012, had a baptism by fire last season, and while he showed his inexperience and a lack of good techniques at times, he also showed that athletically he is the most talented big man the Saints have along their defensive line.
Defensive end Cameron Jordan is not a gold chip NFL performer, but he is a good blue chip player. Jordan excels in stopping the run, but last season he displayed good pass-rush skills at times and the ability to close in fast on a quarterback.
For Hicks, if the light comes on for him like it did for Jordan in 2012, he has a chance to be a special defensive lineman.
By Mike Detillier-NFL Analyst / Houma Today
Full Story –Houma Today.Com
Full Story –Houma Today.Com
One very important New Orleans Saints defensive player to keep your eye on in 2013 is second-year defensive lineman Akiem Hicks.
Hicks, who the Saints selected in the third round in 2012, had a baptism by fire last season, and while he showed his inexperience and a lack of good techniques at times, he also showed that athletically he is the most talented big man the Saints have along their defensive line.
Defensive end Cameron Jordan is not a gold chip NFL performer, but he is a good blue chip player. Jordan excels in stopping the run, but last season he displayed good pass-rush skills at times and the ability to close in fast on a quarterback.
For Hicks, if the light comes on for him like it did for Jordan in 2012, he has a chance to be a special defensive lineman.
By Mike Detillier-NFL Analyst / Houma Today
Full Story –Houma Today.Com