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Can't see them drafting him with Mckenzie in the pipeline.
Spikes will be a good NFL player. He will be better next to Mayo. McKenzie could be just as good and I would be happy to have them both. You could mix them with one of them OLB on a 3-4 or a 4-3 or even a 2 -5 at times.
Still need to draft an OLB but having Guyton, Mayo, McKenzie, and/or Spikes/Lee would be better than throwing in Eric Alexander or making a call to Junior.
I'm as big of a Gator fan as there is on this board, and I'm not high on Spikes at all. He's either flat out dominant or he disappears for huge stretches of time. In 2007, Meyer had to constantly get on him about his work ethic and desire to be a leader on the defense. In 2008, he stepped up. In 2009, he more or less took a step back. He's got the physical tools, but his heart isn't fully in it 100% of the time.
I don't think anyone questions his work ethic or his leadership ability at this point. He was the heart and soul of the Gator defense the last two years.He's either flat out dominant or he disappears for huge stretches of time. In 2007, Meyer had to constantly get on him about his work ethic and desire to be a leader on the defense.
I agree that he took a step back in 2009, but I don't think he was dogging it. I think he tried to play hurt most of the year, and that eventually took it's toll.In 2008, he stepped up. In 2009, he more or less took a step back.
I don't think anyone questions his work ethic or his leadership ability at this point. He was the heart and soul of the Gator defense the last two years.
I agree that he took a step back in 2009, but I don't think he was dogging it. I think he tried to play hurt most of the year, and that eventually took it's toll.
I'm as big of a Gator fan as there is on this board, and I'm not high on Spikes at all. He's either flat out dominant or he disappears for huge stretches of time. In 2007, Meyer had to constantly get on him about his work ethic and desire to be a leader on the defense. In 2008, he stepped up. In 2009, he more or less took a step back. He's got the physical tools, but his heart isn't fully in it 100% of the time.
From several sources I have been getting the following from Spikes. He is a better football player than he is a athlete. He is dedicated to the game,an emotional leader on the field and plays until until the the whistle blows and will run through brick walls. They compare is on field play demeanor to Brian Cox.
Now Spikes by himself may not be an answer at ILB but next to Mayo he could be what we need for the middle of the defense. I would certainly use pick #53 on him if he is there.
I would prefer to get McClain but I would not move up more than 2 or 3 spots to get him.
In fact I have a whole trade scenario worked out with the Falcons to move up to get McClain giving them our 22 and 53 for their 19, first 3rd rounder and first 5th rounder. I would love to have a 3rd and 5th in this draft.
No way he last until the 4th rd. The guy is a two down run stuffing ILB in a 3-4.
which is a big need on this team.
Sure his 40 time will keep him out of the nickel and when you play the colts he might only play 20% of the snaps, but he will play 75% against the jets.