Hicks (6-7, 324) surprised the coaches with his speed and mobility in workouts. He started 23 games for the Bills in 1999-2000, then was hurt coming into camp last year and was cut early by the new staff. He went to the Lions and was cut two weeks later. Hicks admits he “was still a Buffalo Bill at heart” when he went to the Lions and didn’t perform the way he should have. He now says he’s over the heartbreak and is eager to show the league he can still play. The Texans believe he has a good chance to show it with them.