Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Last time we heard from former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Eric Hicks he was calling the atmosphere at Arrowhead " toxic. " ( Photo Source ) Yesterday, he joined 610 Sports and had an interesting nugget on the stadium the Chiefs will play in this weekend. "By the way," Hicks told Roger Twibell, " Qualcomm is the armpit of the NFL I have to say . I think it's even worse...
Nick Sloan's Official Web Site (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
It ceases to amaze me that Larry Johnson has his defenders concerning his actions on the field and off the field. While the off the field stuff is being investigated right now by every media out let, let's destroy Johnson on here based on his performance. He's averaging 2.7 yards per game. Many Chiefs fans and former players – most notably Eric Hicks – has defended Diaper Boy because of...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
A 23-year-old student at Cal State East Bay shot his girlfriend to death before turning the gun on himself, Oakland police said Friday. Officers responding to a 911 call on the 8300 block of International Boulevard at 6:30 a.m. Thursday found Eric Hicks Jr....
Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Last week, we relayed the words of Tim Grunhard on 810 WHB who said the new regime at Arrowhead didn't seem to want the former players around. At the time, I tiptoed around the topic because Grunhard is not just a former player, but also a frequent visitor of 810 WHB which makes him part of the media. I also said I would withhold further judgment until more evidence appeared. ( Photo Source ) This...
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
More photos » by Carlos Osorio - AP 3 months ago: Detroit Lions running back Antone Smith, left, and tight end Brandon Pettigrew stretch out during drills at football minicamp at the team's practice facility in Allen Park, Mich., Friday, May 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Browse more photos » The Lions have announced the signing of first-round pick Brandon Pettigrew . Pettigrew's deal...
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 07/31/2009
The Detroit Lions have signed second-round pick Louis Delmas to a four-year contract. The team announced the deal today, but did not disclose terms. Delmas, a safety, was selected with the first pick in the second round (33rd overall) out of Western Michigan . In 2008, Delmas led the Broncos with a career-high 111 tackles (61 solo). He also had four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. Also,...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 07/30/2009
The Lions released veteran DE Eric Hicks on Thursday.
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 07/30/2009
Second-round pick Louis Delmas agreed to a deal earlier today (for four-years, according to Drew Rosenhaus ), and by now that deal should be signed. Delmas was at the Lions ' headquarters today to sign his deal, meaning he will be able to report to training camp on time. With Delmas in the fold, that is seven rookies down, three to go. The remaining three are Brandon Pettigrew , Derrick Williams ,...
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 07/07/2009
Reiss’s Pieces asks whether McGinest could help the Pats. If America’s Team means everyone hates them, then yes, the Patriots are America’s Team. Jane blogs about the Steve McNair story. John B. at GGN tries to find some silver lining in the Calvin Pace suspension. Former Jet Eric Hicks still trying to catch on. Following McNair’s death, NFLN’s Jamie Dukes [...]
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
The Lions ' indoor practice field has been named after Ricky Sandoval . Funeral arrangements for Sandoval can be found here . In an interview with FanHouse, Phillip Buchanon explained why he signed with the Lions. Eric Hicks' connections to his former Chiefs and current Lions coaches played a big role in him coming to Detroit. The Lions' offensive line is going to play a key part in getting things...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/04/2009
After sitting out a year of football, veteran defensive end Eric Hicks is intent on proving his worth to the Lions since signing with the team in May.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/04/2009
After sitting out a year of football, veteran defensive end Eric Hicks is intent on proving his worth to the Lions since signing with the team in May.
Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 05/29/2009
The Kansas City Chiefs waived 2008 draft pick LB/DE Brian Johnston on Wednesday. He didn't make it far on the waiver list as the Detroit Lions claimed him yesterday. He was drafted under the Gunther Cunningham defensive regime so it makes sense that that the Lions defensive coordinator is going with what he's familiar with. This marks the second 2008 draft pick Cunningham and the Lions have picked...
Lions Gab (Free subscription) | 05/06/2009
ESPN.com broke the story today of a couple of roster moves for the Lions: Seeking to add depth, and perhaps create some training camp competition, the Detroit Lions have added a pair of veterans, neither of whom played in the NFL in 2008. The team confirmed it has signed defensive end Eric Hicks, and guard [...]
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 05/05/2009
Seeking to add depth, and perhaps create some training camp competition, the Detroit Lions have added a pair of veterans, neither of whom played in the NFL in 2008. The team confirmed it has signed defensive end Eric Hicks, and guard Toniu Fonoti to one-year contracts. Financial details were not immediately available. Eric Hicks, Toniu Fonoti sign with Detroit Lions - ESPN
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