Carl Nicks’ Running Is Limited
February 20th, 2014
Bad news for those yearning for the human armoire, Carl Nicks, to make a full recovery.
Per the Twitterings of WDAE-AM 620 host Rick Stroud, Lovie Smith told him today the Bucs’ massive left guard isn’t sprinting or going all out in his rehabilitation from foot surgeries.
@NFLStroud – Smith on Nicks: “But he’s not running full speed or anything like that. We hope so. I mean, Carl is a heck of a football player.”
A decision on Nicks will very much shape the Bucs’ offseason, but Joe expects Tampa Bay to wait patiently for Nicks to recover. Lovie’s comments are a clear admission that Nicks is not healthy and, per FoxSports.com, the Bucs will owe Nicks more than $6 million for the 2014 season if he’s cut while injured.
February 20th, 2014 at 3:51 pm
how could he run full speed with a taco supreme in one hand and a big mac in the other.
cut this guy.
February 20th, 2014 at 3:54 pm
Is there any type of salary cap relief if they can some to an injury settlement?
February 20th, 2014 at 4:05 pm
The dude has had major foot surgeries. I didn’t expect him to be full speed by now, if ever, and hope can be ready to come august.
February 20th, 2014 at 4:07 pm
@Robert6: stop being a troll, it’s a sad existence as a human being.
@Oil Derrick Brooks: Nick’s would have to accept a settlement which would not be in his own best interest. So for all practical reason, no, there is no relief.
February 20th, 2014 at 4:10 pm
Wonder why he wasn’t placed on IR last year?
February 20th, 2014 at 4:17 pm
But what is the news it is the middle of Feb. and the guy is rehabbing why would he be running full speed right now or going all out? is he making progress is he better today or is he the same from 2 weeks ago thats news to me!
February 20th, 2014 at 4:21 pm
Spanish- thanks for your insight. I don’t have any patience left for someone who has done nothing in how many years. he’s a great example for our younger guys. that was sarcasm
anyone who has had foot issues can tell you weight is a huge issue. I’ll stop posting my utter disgust for nicks when I see him in shape and on the field. He milking that foot and only a sucker would think any different. the only reason he is still on the team is because of the bad PR from the free deal and the kicker thing from last year. if they cut him too the would look heartless. at this point it’s putting him out of his misery. he is the same as that D tackle we signed a couple years ago. can’t even remember his name he is so irrelevant. the bum from TN who got paid and was never the same. same as the Oakland QB…and many more.
February 20th, 2014 at 4:34 pm
@Mr. Patrick
He wasn’t placed on IR because Dom was making moves for this coming season and was going to try and say he was healthy and just cut him because of performance issues.. We would only owe him like 3 million if cut for that reason because they restructured his and Vjax deal.. If we cut Nicks because of injury we will owe him 3 million plus the 6 million for injury reasons. He is on the books for 10 million I believe this season with the prorated bonus included.
Article from BN
http://www.bucsnation.com/2014/1/24/5341988/2014-buccaneers-salary-cap-carl-nicks-and-the-construction-of-a
February 20th, 2014 at 4:36 pm
My numbers were just guesses from the article because I can’t remember the exact numbers and I’m too lazy to go through the article and read it again.
February 20th, 2014 at 4:59 pm
Please just release the dude for the love of Christ
February 20th, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Won’t play a down for the Bucs ever again.
February 20th, 2014 at 6:50 pm
Poor guy.
Rich guy.
Keep him and hope he returns by Week 8 or 10.
We owe him the money anyway.
Joseph needs to restructure to minimum salary. Or we cut.
The draft a guard at the top of the 2nd.
Next year, draft Donald Penns replacement in the 1st.
But this year, he’s still our decent anchor.
February 20th, 2014 at 10:35 pm
Bucs will use this year to evaluate talent under new schemes next year you could see nicks the hawk and williams cut to free up a lot of cap space unless any pan out to match there salaries
February 21st, 2014 at 1:25 am
Word out of New Orleans
They said they were afraid to resign Nicks to a long term contract- because they were worried he would lose all motivation, once he got the big payday score.
Hmmm. . .
February 21st, 2014 at 6:27 am
As much as this sucks. Let’s cut the umbilical cord and injury settle him. We need the vacated position for depth. It’s a wasted roster spot to keep thinking we’ll ever get this guy back on the field.
February 21st, 2014 at 12:59 pm
The problem is that the Bucs certified him 100% healthy when they 1st signed him and then the Little General forced him to run gauntlets. Blew out his plantar ligament, which is a life long injury.
Remember “Cash for Clunkers?” Where the govt purchased your old car, drained the oil and revved it until it exploded. The Bucs kind of did that but opposite. They hired the best and then Greg blew him up.
Then they infected him with a deadly infection after they re-signed him to a long term contract.
That’s why Greg and the Rockstar are gone.