X-Era
03-09-2007, 06:11 AM
Jauron was actually a bit Dick-ish when asked if Spikes asked to be traded. His response was that they dont care what the player wants. Basically, they will do whats best for the team. He was probed some more about Spikes and basically confirmed that Spikes is our starting OLB, end of story.
Now, Spikes wasnt himself last year. He may never be himself again. But at 80%, hes still better than alot of OLB's out there. Can we draft a UPGRADE? Well, it would most likely have to be someone very early. Frankly, Im not sure anyone in this draft would be better than 80% Spikes at OLB.
No, I see Spikes being our OLB next year. We lost 3 starters and havent replaced them as of yet, Willis, Clements, Fletch. I see no reason to get rid of Spikes and make it 4. Besides, he was riddled with injuries last year. Hes going to have a whole offseason to rest and get ready. I wouldnt be suprised if he came back all the way.
Jauron also mentioned that they are working to resign A-Train, they want him back. I honestly think he will resign and I like him better than much of the other options. Hes at least started a season, and has produced at a high level that season. Thats more than you can say for Rhodes, or Browns. Hes younger than Dillon. He 13 games and ran for over 1000, then another year started 14 and ran for over 1000. Now, Droughns ran for over 1000 inback to back years with Denver and then his first year with Cleveland. Hes also a year younger than Thomas. But hes going to want more money. Thomas knows the systems and players and appears to be well liked.
I think we lock up Thomas at a hometown discount soon.
Now, Spikes wasnt himself last year. He may never be himself again. But at 80%, hes still better than alot of OLB's out there. Can we draft a UPGRADE? Well, it would most likely have to be someone very early. Frankly, Im not sure anyone in this draft would be better than 80% Spikes at OLB.
No, I see Spikes being our OLB next year. We lost 3 starters and havent replaced them as of yet, Willis, Clements, Fletch. I see no reason to get rid of Spikes and make it 4. Besides, he was riddled with injuries last year. Hes going to have a whole offseason to rest and get ready. I wouldnt be suprised if he came back all the way.
Jauron also mentioned that they are working to resign A-Train, they want him back. I honestly think he will resign and I like him better than much of the other options. Hes at least started a season, and has produced at a high level that season. Thats more than you can say for Rhodes, or Browns. Hes younger than Dillon. He 13 games and ran for over 1000, then another year started 14 and ran for over 1000. Now, Droughns ran for over 1000 inback to back years with Denver and then his first year with Cleveland. Hes also a year younger than Thomas. But hes going to want more money. Thomas knows the systems and players and appears to be well liked.
I think we lock up Thomas at a hometown discount soon.