Takeo Spikes?

by BrianS on Mar 24, 2007 10:13 AM EDT

This is totally unconfirmed by any reliable source, but one of my friends called and said he'd heard (probably on WIP) rumors that the Eagles were about to sign Takeo Spikes.

Anyone else heard any rumors or is this complete BS?

This is totally unconfirmed by any reliable source, but one of my friends called and said he'd heard (probably on WIP) rumors that the Eagles were about to sign Takeo Spikes.

Anyone else heard any rumors or is this complete BS?

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no...

but in my superstar mode in madden 2007, the eagles traded for him... coincidence? probably

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by 700 Level on Mar 24, 2007 12:19 PM EDT reply actions

There was some rumors

That he was available... I think after pursuing Fowler and Al Wilson it's obvious they are hot after a middle linebacker...

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by JasonB on Mar 24, 2007 12:52 PM EDT reply actions

Question is

If the FO can't land Spikes or Wilson, will they try to move up in the draft and land Patrik Willis?

by grover on Mar 25, 2007 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

spikes trade

tonight on sportscenter they said buffalo is trying to move spikes...they also said the philadelphia has made the best offer so far...this is good since the Giants will likely land wilson.

by emp1211 on Mar 26, 2007 12:25 AM EDT reply actions

Do we...

Want Spikes? Hes obviously an upgrade, but would it be better to just move up and take willis?

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by 700 Level on Mar 26, 2007 8:03 AM EDT reply actions

That's a big move up...

The Eagles would have to jump up from #26 to probably #10 or higher to get Willis. It's not easy to jump into the top 10 from #26...

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by JasonB on Mar 26, 2007 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Immediate improvement and future growth

If we get Spikes, I think that gives us our immediate improvement over Trotter. I'd probably still like to get our MLB of the future on the roster.

If they think it's Gaither, fine, this buys him some time to grow into the role or for the Eagles to see if they'd rather him remain on the weakside or if McCoy can step up (and bulk up) to handle it.

If they think Gaither's destined for the weakside, Spikes gives them some flexibility to draft a guy who might not be as NFL ready as Willis, but could be that MLB of the future. Posluzny, perhaps?

I guess they might not be as inclined to use that first-round pick on a LB if they sign Spikes.

Also -- I'm guessing (and not saying anything remarkable, here, I know) that Trotter's days are most likely done here. With all due respect to his leadership in the lockerroom, his hard work, and everything he's accomplished here, I'm afraid benched Trotter=unhappy Trotter=very negative locker room presence.

by BrianS on Mar 26, 2007 12:34 PM EDT reply actions

Trotter

There are some rumors that Spikes could end up playing the strong side with Trotter in the middle.

Also, Spikes could split time at SAM and MIKE.

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by JasonB on Mar 26, 2007 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

so...

that being said does that finally put to rest the thought that trotter maybe played his last game here?

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by 700 Level on Mar 27, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah

I think all signs point to him coming back... as for Dhani Jones. Well, that's another story.

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by JasonB on Mar 27, 2007 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Jones vs. Trotter

Cutting Jones saves $2M, cutting Trotter saves $1.3M. I think that's a no brainer that Jones is gone.

Of course, they may both get cut too. If, for example, Gocong has a good camp, the Eagles might go with Gocong-Spikes-Gaither/McCoy, with Tank Daniels and a rookie or two and perhaps someone like Greg Richmond or Dedrick Roper as deep reserves.

by Andrew @ Bleeding Green Nation on Mar 27, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

Dream scenario

I think if the Eagles got exactly what they wanted... You'd see:

WILL - Spikes starting, McCoy backing up
MIKE - Trotter in better shape starting, Gaither logging alot of snaps(all passing downs) backing him up.
SAM - Gocong starting and like you said Daniels, Richmond, rookie ect as a reserve.

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by JasonB on Mar 27, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions