When the New Orleans Saints hit the practice field for their first day of offseason training activities (OTA'S) Tuesday, things will be different from a year ago, as will the positions certain players will man.
It could be an ideal fit for a big man on a mission whether Akiem Hicks acts as a battering ram collapsing the pocket or gobbling up runners like a spider pounces on victims caught in the web.
The 29-year-old former Saints defensive tackle, who most recently played in 2011 with the Seattle Seahawks, will look to resume what has been a turbulent NFL career.