Where is the love for Brandon Spikes? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

signbabybrady · 10-23-2012, 11:42 PM

I am afraid of Spikes.

jsull87 · 10-24-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackson 2

Yeah, you're right. I wasn't thinking of that one when I posted. I watched my DVR replay tonight of Sunday's game and the tipped one he dropped on the Jets opening drive would have been huge.

Yeah it would have been nice but he has proven to have good hands in the past.

Spikes is good in coverage where he can drop into a zone. He is one of our pass defenders who usually looks for the ball and to disrupt it in flight.

One of my gripes with Mayo recently is he also is using that trail technique when covering the middle of the field.

i would really like to see that Urlacher type drop deep but eyes on the QB and WR/RB/TE in front of them. this would really help sure up the intermediate/deep middle of the field a bit more

***PatriotsInGA*** · 10-24-2012, 05:16 AM

Spikes isn't known for his pass coverage though. Mayo is our primary pass covering LB. Spikes is our best LB when it comes to pass rush and blowing up runs. I'm glad he's finally showing everyone how well he can play, especially after an injury inflicted rookie season. He is sort of like a slower but bigger Willie McGinest.

***fgssand*** · 10-24-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PatriotsInGA

Spikes isn't known for his pass coverage though. Mayo is our primary pass covering LB. Spikes is our best LB when it comes to pass rush and blowing up runs. I'm glad he's finally showing everyone how well he can play, especially after an injury inflicted rookie season. He is sort of like a slower but bigger Willie McGinest.

Willie mcginest measurables were 6-5 270, spikes is 6-2 255.

Spike really does pack a violent and amazing punch.....is great to see hime playing at such a high level, let's hope he can keep this up.

Opposing players have to fear the middle of the field knowing he is there.

PrairiePat · 10-24-2012, 06:23 AM

Ehhh, we've been on Spikes bandwagon for a while now.....

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***DarrylS*** · 10-24-2012, 06:39 AM

Will this do??

Rossmci90 · 10-24-2012, 08:06 AM

Like the guys on PFW (especially Andy) have been wanting for a while, I want guys who are great at one thing.

Sure you want the player who is great at everything, but they're almost non-existent. Give me the guy who is great at one thing over the guy who is mediocre at everything.

borg · 10-24-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rossmci90

Like the guys on PFW (especially Andy) have been wanting for a while, I want guys who are great at one thing.

Sure you want the player who is great at everything, but they're almost non-existent. Give me the guy who is great at one thing over the guy who is mediocre at everything.

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dales804 · 10-24-2012, 08:20 AM

I have much love for Spikes. The defense clearly has a different attitude and demeanor about them when he's out there.

And here's a question: is he next in line for a contract extension? Has he shown enough so far to warrant it or does his injury history hamper (potential) talks?

***shmessy*** · 10-24-2012, 08:33 AM

Answer to your thread title:

Tedy Bruschi needs a Cigarette After Talking About Brandon Spikes