Quote:Any news on Akiem Hicks? I think he's a sleeper FA like Marks a few years ago..

 

  I found some additional information on Akiem Hicks in terms of speculation in Free Agency.  The following makes sense,  especially if the Bears don't land Malik Jackson or another high price Defensive Lineman.   I'm only printing out a small portion of the article.  However,  there's more information regarding Hicks.   I would be somewhat surprised if Hicks gets a high value contract like Mike Daniels did in Green Bay.   But it's easy to envision him getting a mid tier contract:

 

  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/col...olumn.html

 

  The Bears are expected to be in play for versatile Patriots defensive lineman Akiem Hicks, who was drafted by the Saints when Bears general manager Ryan Pace and director of player personnel Josh Lucas were in New Orleans.

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