Bradham and Spikes

[jimmifli]

Plenty of room on the Spikes band wagon as well.

I think most of the board spent the offseason talking about how much we needed him. Then we actually got him. Then we were right, he is awesome at smashing RBs and not so good at covering WRs.

He instantly fixed the weakest spot on our D. He's got lots of fans.

[better days]

I think most of the board spent the offseason talking about how much we needed him. Then we actually got him. Then we were right, he is awesome at smashing RBs and not so good at covering WRs.

He instantly fixed the weakest spot on our D. He's got lots of fans.

He has also gotten into the backfield & pressured the QB as well as being GREAT against the run.

People were saying in the off season that if Spikes were any good, the Pats* would have kept him.

I remember StuckinCincy saying that after the Bears game.

[jimmifli]

People were saying in the off season that if Spikes were any good, the Pats* would have kept him.

He's one dimensional and they didn't want to pay him for being a part time player. That makes sense on a team that has to pay Brady. But we've got a QB on a new rookie deal. He'll be cheap for years, we can afford to pay for a player like Spikes. Good decision for both teams.

[Lucidvizion]

There's still some room on the Bradham bandwagon.

I've liked him since he first started seeing a good chunk of snaps towards the end of his rookie season. He's fast as heck for a LB and he has good instincts.

[casdhf]

What is Bradham's contract status?

[The Jokeman]

What is Bradham's contract status?

He's still on his rookie contract so not due to be an UFA until 2016.

[better days]

He's one dimensional and they didn't want to pay him for being a part time player. That makes sense on a team that has to pay Brady. But we've got a QB on a new rookie deal. He'll be cheap for years, we can afford to pay for a player like Spikes. Good decision for both teams.

BS about being one dimensional.

Spikes blitzed 8 times in the Bears game.

And Spikes salary is not exactly comparable to Mario's salary.

The ONLY reason the Pats* got rid of Spikes is that Spikes & Billy Boy don't like each other.

[jimmifli]

BS about being one dimensional.

Spikes blitzed 8 times in the Bears game.

And Spikes salary is not exactly comparable to Mario's salary.

The ONLY reason the Pats* got rid of Spikes is that Spikes & Billy Boy don't like each other.

Good god man. I like Spikes, I posted more here than almost anyone about how much we needed him. I'm really glad he's here and he's absolutely lived up to expectations. But he shouldn't be on the field during passing situations. He just shouldn't. The fact that he "blitzed" is irrelevant. There's no way he's dropping back in coverage so he's not going to surprise an offense -they aren't guessing what he's going to do. He's going to shoot a gap, run or pass, and the offense is always going to account for him. He's just really ****ing hard to block.

His salary may be "cheap", but he's only playing 20% of the snaps when his team is leading. On the Pats, they had big leads pretty often, and teams threw the ball - a lot. They felt they could spend that cash somewhere other than on a guy (who is the best in the NFL at what he does) that plays about 1/4 of defensive snaps. I don't blame them at all.

[better days]

Good god man. I like Spikes, I posted more here than almost anyone about how much we needed him. I'm really glad he's here and he's absolutely lived up to expectations. But he shouldn't be on the field during passing situations. He just shouldn't. The fact that he "blitzed" is irrelevant. There's no way he's dropping back in coverage so he's not going to surprise an offense -they aren't guessing what he's going to do. He's going to shoot a gap, run or pass, and the offense is always going to account for him. He's just really ****ing hard to block.

His salary may be "cheap", but he's only playing 20% of the snaps when his team is leading. On the Pats, they had big leads pretty often, and teams threw the ball - a lot. They felt they could spend that cash somewhere other than on a guy (who is the best in the NFL at what he does) that plays about 1/4 of defensive snaps. I don't blame them at all.

Good God wake up & smell the SH-T.

The Pats* got rid of Logan Mankins as well this offseason.

The Pats* are not all knowing.

The loss of both of them will prove to be HUGE to the Pats* before the season is over.

[jimmifli]

Bradham was our best linebacker for the last 6 games of the season. He's been good every time he's gotten a chance to play.

I love half this team plus Fred.

[better days]

Good God wake up & smell the SH-T.

The Pats* got rid of Logan Mankins as well this offseason.

The Pats* are not all knowing.

The loss of both of them will prove to be HUGE to the Pats* before the season is over.

Well, the Pats* haven't missed either of them thus far.

But, wait until the playoffs.

[YardRat]

Yeah, the LBers have been encouraging...we're somewhat solid with the front seven going into the season.

Officially nominated for Understatement of the Year...

[DynaPaul]

We have depth at the very least.