With RRH playing so well and Nichols back, albeit with a cast, maybe we don't need to panic. But damn this is a big loss, even if we saw it coming. This is why I get so frustrated when we fail to take advantages of the windows of opportunity that we have, and we have them too infrequently.
Losing defensive line depth is never a good thing, especially when it's one of the stars of your defense. Hicks is a legitimate game changer. Not having him on the field makes a difference. These are the moments when you need your offense to step up, for the remainder of the season. Bummer, huh?