Jerod Mayo & Brandon Spikes: NFL's LB Best Combination - New England Patriots Forums

NEPettyOfficer72 · 09-11-2011, 02:17 AM

I think that with the addition of Albert Haynesworth, and those monsters up front as well as switching to a 4-3 Scheme will give Jerod Mayo and Brandon Spikes great opportunities. Just their talent and playmaking ability bring opportunities alone, but I also think that if Brandon Spikes can stay healthy that this will be the best 1-2 punch Combo LB in the NFL. Do you agree or disagree?

TriplecHamp · 09-11-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by NEPettyOfficer72

I think that with the addition of Albert Haynesworth, and those monsters up front as well as switching to a 4-3 Scheme will give Jerod Mayo and Brandon Spikes great opportunities. Just their talent and playmaking ability bring opportunities alone, but I also think that if Brandon Spikes can stay healthy that this will be the best 1-2 punch ILB Combo in the NFL. Do you agree or disagree?

you mention'd 4-3 defense and ILB combo in the same argument. Either Im missing something or I think its time for me to go to bed.

Tyler.Durden · 09-11-2011, 02:37 AM

Is Mayo going OLB now?

NEPettyOfficer72 · 09-11-2011, 02:39 AM

Corrected it, I meant to say LB combo and not ILB. Thanks

Jlaff · 09-11-2011, 02:40 AM

This is why I've been a forum lurker for years but never post.

***BradyFTW!*** · 09-11-2011, 03:12 AM

Spikes doesn't really belong in any "best linebackers in the NFL" conversations.

***Sciz*** · 09-11-2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BradyFTW!

Spikes doesn't really belong in any "best linebackers in the NFL" conversations.

...except to PFF

patsfan-1982 · 09-11-2011, 04:39 AM

Mayo is one of the best ILB's in the NFL but Spikes may not even be a starter with the pats this year

supafly · 09-11-2011, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BradyFTW!

Spikes doesn't really belong in any "best linebackers in the NFL" conversations.

As crazy as it may sound to some, I'd take his cousin at ILB just the same.

(not meaning/thinking long term or 'potential upside')

I still think Takeo Spikes is a solid ILB, despite being on the downside/end of his career. I think he plays smart, and is a solid vet presence.

This will be a make or break yr for Brandon Spikes here, one way or another.

***Rob0729*** · 09-11-2011, 08:13 AM

I think Spikes is going to have a breakout year playing behind the mountains he will be running behind, but it is way, way too premature to consider Mayo and Spikes as the top LB combo in the league. At this point, I wouldn't even put them in the top 10.