Bucs, Eagles pushing for first visit by Nicks
Published: March 13th, 2012 | Tags: 2012 free agency, Carl Nicks, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
As expected, Carl Nicks is receiving a lot of attention now that the free-agent market has opened.
Two teams — the Buccaneers and Eagles — are pushing to get Nicks to make a visit first, hoping he doesn’t leave without a deal. I expect Nicks to land a deal among the league’s highest-paid guards, around $8 million to $9 million per season.
Nicks, a two-time Pro Bowl pick who helped the Saints win Super Bowl XLIV, has started 61 of 64 games since entering the league four seasons ago.
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