I want to let Hicks play out his contract. I expect the return of Eddie Goldman this year will help Hicks a lot.
Why?
The guy is clearly on the decline and will be 32 this year. We got more important players to lock up long term than to hold onto someone just because of what they did in the past. ———— I answered your question in my second sentence. I will add that he is a team leader, and that is not about being age 32. I want to see the Bears with Hicks, Goldman, and Nichols across the front line to stop the run.