A long-held NFL truism is "the eye in the sky doesn't lie." Although he was finally healthy in 2013, Nicks' game film showed a startling lack of playmaking ability. Of the 37 wide receivers with at least 100 targets, Nicks was the only one without a touchdown reception. Jerome Simpson was the only other wide receiver with fewer than two. At one point in his career, Nicks easily would have been the most talented of all offensive free agents available this season. Any team that signs him now is taking it on blind faith that Nicks will return to his form in 2010 and 2011 after a litany of injuries sapped the explosiveness from his step.