freestyln Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 [/url] http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80711bb0&template=with-video&confirm=true Eagles release veteran linebacker Spikes Associated Press PHILADELPHIA -- Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, the second high-profile player cut by the Eagles in a week. Takeo Spikes, LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 242 College: Auburn Experience: 10 » 2008 free agent tracker » Around The Web: free agent news Defensive end Jevon Kearse was released last Thursday after four seasons in Philadelphia. Releasing Spikes saves the Eagles $5 million under the salary cap. Spikes finished second on the team with 139 tackles in his only season with the Eagles. The 10-year veteran missed the final two games after having shoulder surgery in December. The 31-year-old Spikes was acquired in a trade with Buffalo last March. Known for being a playmaker throughout his career, Spikes had no interceptions or forced fumbles in Philly. The move likely means second-year pro Stewart Bradley will take over as the starting middle linebacker, while Omar Gaither moves to the weakside spot to replace Spikes. Chris Gocong is the strongside linebacker, giving the Eagles a young group of starters. Akeem Jordan is fourth on the depth chart. "Takeo did a really good job for us last year," Eagles coach Andy Reid said in a statement. "But we are excited about the young linebackers that have developed over the last year. We wish Takeo all the best. He's a true team player on and off the field." A first-round pick by Cincinnati in 1998, Spikes had at least 100 tackles in each of his five seasons with the Bengals. But it wasn't until he went to Buffalo in 2003 that he got widespread recognition. Spikes had 144 tackles in '03 and 111 tackles with five interceptions in '04, making the Pro Bowl both years. Injuries slowed Spikes in 2005 and 2006. The Eagles have focused on improving their defense in the offseason. Philadelphia signed All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel when the NFL's free-agency period opened last Friday, luring him away from New England with a six-year deal worth $57 million. A day later, they signed defensive end Chris Clemons. The team made a run at All-Pro wide receiver Randy Moss earlier this week, offering more money than he got to return to the Patriots. If the Eagles end up satisfying Donovan McNabb's request for an offensive playmaker, it'll probably have to come through a trade. The addition of Samuel makes two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard expendable, so he can be used as trade bait for a top receiver. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt212 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 a thread similar to this is already up http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240973&highlight=takeo+spikes yours is only different because you added a yes or no poll question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyln Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 ah, didn't see it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt212 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 no worries, it was up earlier today. search the forum for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeeGhostHunter Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 As long as he doesn't cost much, I say sign him up. He's another tackling machine and he must have the biggest head in the league.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 As long as he doesn't cost much, I say sign him up. He's another tackling machine and he must have the biggest head in the league.:laugh: It is pretty big isn't it. But I agree, I wouldn't mind bringing TKO in either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySkin21 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 mergeeeeeeee,, in 3.....2......1....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeeGhostHunter Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 It is pretty big isn't it.But I agree, I wouldn't mind bringing TKO in either. With London, Rocky, and Spikes nobody would make it past that line.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 With London, Rocky, and Spikes nobody would make it past that line.:laugh: Past that line of heads, or tacklers? :laugh::laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I was counting how long it would take before this thread would pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeeGhostHunter Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Past that line of heads, or tacklers? :laugh::laugh:When we played the Iggles at home week 2 last year, Sunday Night Football had one player announce the entire team. Takeo Spikes comes on the screen bouncing his head to and fro running through the names. Our family laughed at his ginormous head taking up most of the screen.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySkin21 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Past that line of heads, or tacklers? :laugh::laugh: Fletch or Rocky doesnt have big heads, but TKO's head is big enough for all the linebacker corps.. I remember when he was promoting himself before the eagles got him, he was weraing them TKO shirts with **** on the back of it talking about how good he was. The bengals will resign him prob, they let Lemar Marshall Go and I kinda would rather Have marshall back for Vet min + incentives as a backup cus hes so versatile in all the positions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt212 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 spikes is a middle linebacker. london fletcher is a middle linebacker. rocky was a strongside linebacker. they don't even play the same position, and he is 31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePleaseSayTheBaby Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I hope the Jets sign him..idiots.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I said no..However, if we could get him for cheap, then sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Fletch or Rocky doesnt have big heads, but TKO's head is big enough for all the linebacker corps.. I remember when he was promoting himself before the eagles got him, he was weraing them TKO shirts with **** on the back of it talking about how good he was. The bengals will resign him prob, they let Lemar Marshall Go and I kinda would rather Have marshall back for Vet min + incentives as a backup cus hes so versatile in all the positions Well Rocky's isn't big. But London has a bit of a nogen on him, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSkins Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Get him for something like 2 years 4 mil. I think he could provide valuable depth and possibly start if Rocky can't go right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeeGhostHunter Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Well Rocky's isn't big. But London has a bit of a nogen on him, I think.That has to be one of my favorite players, London. If you've ever met the man in person, he isn't so big. He's a little guy to be such a dominating tackler. The man has a lot of guts and is a true character off the field. He's one of the few who will actually come over to us fans to give us his last minute of the day.I'm glad he's on our side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzj Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 i mean, it'd probably be pretty dope for spikes and fletcher(-baker) to get to be teammates again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 why would we sign a big ego and not the talent to back it up? we have a great LB corp that is extremely young and just getting better!! didnt we learn from the mistakes of signing big names without the big talent to back it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent19 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 If its cheap yes please, please!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 if we can get him at a good value, i'm all for it. no one really knows exactly when rocky will be back, and marcus' shoulder was an issue last season. the depth could help a WHOLE lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyln Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 if we can get him at a good value, i'm all for it. no one really knows exactly when rocky will be back, and marcus' shoulder was an issue last season. the depth could help a WHOLE lot :applause: :applause: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972FAN Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Is not Spikes coming off an injury as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris0894 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 they flat out released him for a reason,i dont want this guy even close to the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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