... into the perfect situation for a young player.  He joined a solid, professional franchise who many thought could challenge for a Super Bowl, yet was void of elite talent at the wide receiver position. 

They have endless options of players who could contribute:

• Dominick Hixon
• Steve Smith
• Mario Manningham
• Sinorice Moss

Even David Tyree and fellow 2009 draft pick Ramses Barden are in the mix.  Yet, through three weeks of preseason action, it is only Nicks who has stepped up and made an impression.

Obviously, you have to take into account that the majority of his work has come against second and third string defenses, but still his numbers against the...

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