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What's the deal there, is he just not in game shape yet?

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I think the thought was R Bush is very quick and because of Spikes lack of quickness Fletcher would be a better fit. Also Spikes may not be in tip top shape yet.

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I think it was a combination of Spikes injury and the general game plan. Miami doesn't have that middle of the field run between the tackles kind of threat running game with Bush which Spikes excels at stopping. That and the strong presence of big bodies to clog up the lanes that Pats D-line has. Most of the runs will be on the outside, and then Fletchers mobility gives more to the defense.

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Fletcher is a better blitzer too....will i be shocked if spikes becomes fletchers backup at this rate - NOPE.

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NEPatriot

I saw the Globe article. I'm hoping it's just a minor injury and not conditioning or other issues. I'm starting to get a little concerned about Spikes. Hopefully we'll see him against the 'Bolts.

PatsWickedPissah

Fletcher has simply and rightfully passed Spikes on the depth chart.
It is what it is.

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Well, to the extent that illustrates improvement on Fletcher's part, great. I was impressed by his burst in the little time we saw him last year.

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Spikes is a liability on the field in anything but a run stopping capacity. If an opposing team sees Spikes on1st down, they immediately move to pass to one of the backs (which he is too slow to cover). You think Guyton looks bad, Spikes wouldn't even be in the same frame as the RB.

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This seems more than a little overstated. The guy had a very good rookie year, let's not write him off just yet.

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WEEI reported earlier that Spikes was a healthy scratch.

Things aren't looking good for Spikes.