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Dude, I said Hicks isn't in Ngata's universe - go back and read. My point was, and I said it, is that he should be used like him. Your only making it worse. Stop.WoW so now we are comparing Hicks to the most athletic and best DT in the NFL in Ngata? Is this a joke? We will be lucky if he turns out to be a good NT much less playing out of position at DE. Say all you want about guys 300 plus playing end and that's fine. Does not mean he will be one at all. He is nothing like Ngata in anyway! Guy can be a beast and that's at NT. Can he play some DE in certain formations? I would hope so but like I said he is a prototype NT in a 3-4. I guess we will see what RR thinks about this. Only time will tell and I will remember your prediction of DE because I will guarantee and put anything up that he is not. It's more likely he has been putting on weight hat losing weight. When Sean P decided to make the move I would bet a big reason was he already has his NT in Hicks not his other DE. People want to talk about Smith not being able to beat someone 1 on 1 in a 4-3 so why would he be good in a 3-4? Go put Hicks at DE in a 4-3 and see how effective he is. If you ask me W. Smith is way more suited at a 3-4 end where he is not asked to beat the LT to the outside every single play. He will now be able to play with his natural weight and strength instead of losing. Go look at Justin Smiths production in a 4-3 he was about to be out of the league. Now he has been a perennial pro bowler in a 3-4 and doesn't look like he's slowing down at 34. Smith has a chance to make an impact at DE I'm the 3-4 similar to his. Not saying he will be as good but he will be our best DE for the spot. I have been no Smith fan the past few years but have always wanted him in a 3-4. I would bet I'm not the only one who thinks this. RR, Sean P, and Mickey will also be in the same boat with many others on this board. Hicks will not be a DE by the way but our stud NT.