Relationships, Talent Lead Hakeem Nicks to Indianapolis

Posted Mar 17, 2014
As the ink dried on his new contract with the Colts, Hakeem Nicks got exactly what he wanted. The talent offensively was an attraction to Nicks but the connections extend beyond his new teammates. Colts wide receivers coach Charlie Williams held the same position at UNC during Nicks sophomore and junior seasons. During Nicks’ 2007 sophomore season in Chapel Hill, Chuck Pagano was the Tar Heels defensive coordinator. (Indianapolis Colts)

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