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The fault is your own RxJock1120. You can debate as much as you like but the simple fact is Sean Lee is more Jerod Mayo than Brandon Spikes. Lee is a 3 down Linebacker and one who is developing into a very good player. Mayo is one of the best linebackers in the league. As an outright comparison, few are going to surpass Mayo.Comparing Mayo to Sean Lee is ridiculous! Mayo is a constant pro-bowler, durable (for the most part) and the unquestioned leader of this defense. And was a top ten pick. Thats why the Pats gave him 5 year $48.5 mil extension
Sean Lean hasn't made the pro-bowl once or made it through 1 full season and is not the best defensive player on his own team. And was picked in the second round. Thats why the Cowboys gave him a 6 year $42 million extension.
I really believe this is the deal spikes and his agent will use as a comparable.
Not saying the Pats will give it to him, but this will be the deal Spikes will want. And someone will probably give it to him. Again, not saying it will be the smartest move.
Spikes will be lucky to sniff two thirds of that contract as long as his inability to be an effective linebacker in pass coverage continues.. If that improves, then Spikes has a claim to a comparable contract given his run defense.