Patriots Trade Hooman to the Saints for Akiem Hicks

Two players in the final years of their contracts with declining roles...but the upside for Hicks is astronomically higher than it is for Hoomanawanui. Weird on the Saints' end.

6'5 324 lbs DT/DE

PriscoCBS: Watch how good Akiem Hicks plays for the Patriots.

@JeffDuncan_: A little more than a year ago, the #Saints viewed Akiem Hicks as a foundation piece of their D line. Now, he’s a Patriot.

@AlbertBreer: Last year, New England added spare parts Jonathan Casillas and Akeem Ayers in-season to D via trade. This year, Jon Bostic and Akiem Hicks.

Roboturner913 said:

some highlights of his 2013 season, so you can see what he is capable of:

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He's a big dude. Looks like he'll be a sub UT here, maybe due to Easley's continued health struggles?

Roboturner913 said:

. But other than that one season he's been super inconsistent and disappointing.

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Is that due to injuries or coaching ?

Sciz said:

Two players in the final years of their contracts with declining roles...but the upside for Hicks is astronomically higher than it is for Hoomanawanui. Weird on the Saints' end.

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Maybe the Saints are trying to contribute to the Pat's FU tour during a rebuilding year. That would be awesome if true.

I remember this guy.

Dude is one big boy.

patsfan13 said:

Also what does this sat about Chandler Jones future when his contract is up at the end of the season.

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His contract is not up.

Sciz said:

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NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT !

patsfan13 said:

Wonder if Flowers is going to IR?

Also what does this sat about Chandler Jones future when his contract is up at the end of the season.

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He's called a DE, but his size makes me think his arrival has nothing to do with either of them.

Sounds like BB is loading up to kill QBs while keeping everyone fresh. I really like this trade a lot.

Is BB trying for a record for the greatest defense/offense headcount disparity?

@MarkDanielsPJ: Hicks started all three games this season for the Saints. He started 30 of 31 games over the past two seasons.

This trade is just dumb from the Saints end.

Oswlek said:

He's called a DE, but his size makes me think his arrival has nothing to do with either of them.

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Ya my guess is BB envisions him as a DT

Fencer said:

So much for the most natural form of the 4 TE set.

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Not necessarily. They were looking at a lot of TEs yesterday.

Definitely a DT in our defense. Similar build to Alan Branch but more athletic.

Really gotta give it to BB though. improves the defensive depth getting two guys drafted in the 2nd and 3rd round for a 6th round pick and the #4 TE.

Doesn't look good for either Chris Jones, Alan Branch, or both.

I think Hooman will do good over there blocking for Ingram. Saints fans are disappointed but I think he is underrated as a pass catcher (not great) and will provide an extra boost to their running game.

What did they give the saints in return?