Gator Mike
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I'll admit it - I was starting to wonder if Spikes was "in it" but after what I thought was a fine game last week, he came up big in several spots today.
Glad I was wrong.
Balls of STEEL, Brother Farn.
Well DONE.
To shamelessly pat myself on the back: I started pimping Brother Spikes about 2 months before the Draft, as soon as his GOD awful "40" Time came out at the Combine...and was soon joined by many others who had the guts to go against the grain.
But, then: This thread says a lot more about YOUR Character, than anything else. :eat3:
I haven't seen a swarming Patriots defense in seven years.
Spikes was dominant today. Remember when he was being cited as a 2nd round bust? I can't wait to see Mayo get healthy and the two of those together on the inside. Especially when thinking about what great rushers they both are. Hell, Spikes was responsible for two sacks he didn't get today with his heads up flushing. You can clearly see Belichick beginning to open up the creativity up front as this season evolves.
As an aside, this time last year we were going nuts about how the special teams beat the Dolphins. That team went 14-2. This defense is going to really get good, and by December should be dominant barring injury. They were swarming today. I haven't seen a swarming Patriots defense in seven years.
You did witness the 2007 season, didn't you? That defense swarmed a time or two.
Spikes was dominant today. Remember when he was being cited as a 2nd round bust? I can't wait to see Mayo get healthy and the two of those together on the inside. Especially when thinking about what great rushers they both are. Hell, Spikes was responsible for two sacks he didn't get today with his heads up flushing. You can clearly see Belichick beginning to open up the creativity up front as this season evolves.
As an aside, this time last year we were going nuts about how the special teams beat the Dolphins. That team went 14-2. This defense is going to really get good, and by December should be dominant barring injury. They were swarming today. I haven't seen a swarming Patriots defense in seven years.
No, that defense was slow, and it was clear. They got placed into advantageous situations constantly where the playcall was often easily discerned pre-snap. That defense was made to look a lot better than it really was.
Voice of reason! I hope you are right this time, you are and patpsycho were saying the same thing last year and it never really happened.
In saying that, I must add that the two of you bring calm to some of us who are just too damn panicky.
You did witness the 2007 season, didn't you? That defense swarmed a time or two.
Last 2 weeks people have complained that he celebrates.Spikes energy is contagious for sure just like at Florida he seems like a natural leader. great to see. this was his best game as a Pat in my opinion hope he keeps it up
Thoughts on Haynesworth? I think Al and Spikes have shown up huge as of late. Could be key contributors to turning this into an upper echelon defense.
Wait? How can that be? This board has already declared him a bust and a wasted pick??????????????? powwwwwwwwwwwwww?#POWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Damn the kid looked good today blowin up blockers hitting guys in the back field. very impressive
Guyton.... not so much
Last 2 weeks people have complained that he celebrates.