According to their official site, The New York Jets have signed veteran defensive end Eric Hick (Kansas City).Hicks, a nine-year NFL veteran, suffered the worst year of his professional career last season. He was reduced to a reserve role and managed to collect only seven tackles in 15 games. He also suffered through a few minor injuries.
Although no financial details have been given, this is a high risk, high reward type signing. Despite entering his 10th NFL season, Hicks is still relatively young at 30. If nothing else, he offers the Jets a proven player that can serve as a reserve and start if called upon.
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5-22-2007 @ 6:06PM
kapo said...
we dont need more defensive ends, although hicks is young. we need defensive tackles!!!!!!!!!
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5-23-2007 @ 10:36AM
jlockhawks81 said...
I like this signing. The Jets NEED to get a solid pass rusher on the team. Stock up on DEs and let them battle it out in training camp.
Hopefully, one or two pan out. I am sure most of these contracts are filled with performance bonuses, not guaranteed money. It doesn't hurt the team to keep bringing in more DEs, b/c they could cut ties with these players without much financial burden.
Good move by Tangini....
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5-28-2007 @ 7:44PM
BGregory said...
I not only love them signing Eric Hicks because he is a good DE but also because he is from my home town Erie PA
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6-01-2007 @ 7:39PM
Cheryl Hicks said...
Eric Hicks is my son. I hope he does as well with the jets as he did for the Chiefs. Go Jets!
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