BB: Brandon Spikes "looked like he hadn’t practiced in four weeks" - Page 4 - New England Patriots Forums

Patsfanin Philly · 01-15-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FredFromDartmouth

One of the knuckleheads on The Big Show said that Spikes came back from the suspension out of shape? Is there any truth to this?

I noticed that BB did not seem real excited when they asked him about Spike's return but it could just be the usual BB reticence.

I believe his quote was " he looks like hasn't practiced with the team for 4 weeks" which some in the media changed to " it looks like he hasn't practiced for 4 weeks" which has an entirely different meaning.

FredFromDartmouth · 01-15-2011, 09:08 PM

I have no idea if there is any validity to this rumor.

One thing is sure though; he will have fresh legs. At this time of year ALL the players are nursing injuries or one type or another. Sometimes when you see a fresh guy on the field late in the season he will just fly all over the place.

Hopefully this will be the case with Spikes. He is long overdue to put the hammer to someone and tomorrow would be a good stage to do it.

***Rob0729*** · 01-15-2011, 09:11 PM

Wednesday called and wants its thread back.

On Wednesday (or Tuesday), Belichick told the press that Spikes looked like he hasn't practiced with the team in four weeks. It is unknown if it is a case of Belichick tweaking him for being out or he being out of shape or that he just had a little rust. Since then, we haven't heard anything.

Mack Herron · 01-15-2011, 10:01 PM

A leading tackler on defense and one of the best run stuffers. I expect to see him early and often.

TX_Patriot · 01-15-2011, 10:13 PM

The guys over at PFW in-progress said that Spikes looked fine and that BB was gonna say something disparaging about him no matter how he looked. I guess BB was pretty PO'd (rightfully so) at Spikes for getting suspended for something he could have completely avoided had he spoken with the league before getting tested and is just putting the youngster in his place.

They also figured BB won't let him start but will play a lot in the game.

Keyser Söze · 01-15-2011, 11:34 PM

Mayo said Spikes looked fine (Quick Slants).

That show is hilarious, Curran is such a spaz as a host.

Patsgirl_DK · 01-16-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TX_Patriot

The guys over at PFW in-progress said that Spikes looked fine and that BB was gonna say something disparaging about him no matter how he looked. I guess BB was pretty PO'd (rightfully so) at Spikes for getting suspended for something he could have completely avoided had he spoken with the league before getting tested and is just putting the youngster in his place.

They also figured BB won't let him start but will play a lot in the game.

I heard that as well and I think they are right. It´s BBs way of punishing the guy for letting his team down by getting a stupid suspension.

***DarrylS*** · 01-16-2011, 05:56 AM

Funny how the mediots on the radio, have interpreted these comments... Time and time again this week this has been extraolated about how we will not be able to stop the run, and how this weakness will be exploited..

***Leave No Doubt*** · 01-16-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikolai

[url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2011/01/11/patriots_coach_belichick_makes_non_subtle_point_on _spikes/]Patriots coach Belichick makes non-subtle point on Spikes - The Boston Globe[/url

BB's The Master.

UofApatsfan · 01-16-2011, 09:16 AM

Why is it some are acting like Spikes has committed a cardinal sin? He made an honest rookie mistake with medicine he had a prescription for but didn't know he had to tell the NFL about and naturally might have looked rusty in practice after going a month without playing. He's nowhere near the point of being labeled as someone who's personality doesn't fit the team.