I took this off of the Philaphans board from a poster named Hodie
FoxSports Analysis
Don't know this guy too well, but here is his analysis:
Spikes Bolsters Philly Defense
Mar 27, 2007 | 6:34AM | report this
Takeo Spikes will be a tremendous addition to the Eagles’ defense. He’s expected to return to form next season after a torn Achilles ruined his 2005 season and was slowed by a hamstring injury last season. When the 2007 season starts, he’ll be nearly two years removed from his Achilles injury and finished last season on a strong note.
Spikes is very smart and instinctive on the field. He’s not a strong player at the point of attack, but plays the run aggressively in pursuit. When at his best, there are not many better pursuit players in the National Football League than Takeo Spikes.
What the Eagles are counting on is Spikes returning to form as a playmaker. Before tearing his Achilles in 2005, Spikes made a lot of plays in pass coverage and has the ability to force fumbles. Spikes also can blitz. None of that was evident last season as he was feeling his way back to form.
Overall, this is a safe risk for the Eagles. He only has one year left on his contract with an option for 2008. I believe Spikes will give the Eagles a couple solid years. Spikes is also a very hard worker who will fit within the leadership core in Philadelphia.
The Eagles hope to have better production from their linebacker core next season. Jeremiah Trotter looked slow last season and could be pushed by Omar Gaither in the middle. Gaither showed promise with his aggressiveness on the weakside last season, but needs more experience. Trotter needs to shed a few pounds and hopefully take some pressure off his creaky knees.
As for Darwin Walker, the Eagles aren’t losing much. Walker has good quickness and lateral range, which will fit well in Buffalo. But he never made many plays the past few years and was too inconsistent. Some sources questioned his focus and desire at times. After flashing some production as a pass rusher early in his tenure with the Eagles, he became a non-factor the past few years. At times he looks like a solid starter, but is best suited as a rotation player.
In Buffalo, he’ll work as part of a four-man rotation with Larry Tripplett, Kyle Williams, and John McCargo at defensive tackle.
FoxSports Analysis
Don't know this guy too well, but here is his analysis:
Spikes Bolsters Philly Defense
Mar 27, 2007 | 6:34AM | report this
Takeo Spikes will be a tremendous addition to the Eagles’ defense. He’s expected to return to form next season after a torn Achilles ruined his 2005 season and was slowed by a hamstring injury last season. When the 2007 season starts, he’ll be nearly two years removed from his Achilles injury and finished last season on a strong note.
Spikes is very smart and instinctive on the field. He’s not a strong player at the point of attack, but plays the run aggressively in pursuit. When at his best, there are not many better pursuit players in the National Football League than Takeo Spikes.
What the Eagles are counting on is Spikes returning to form as a playmaker. Before tearing his Achilles in 2005, Spikes made a lot of plays in pass coverage and has the ability to force fumbles. Spikes also can blitz. None of that was evident last season as he was feeling his way back to form.
Overall, this is a safe risk for the Eagles. He only has one year left on his contract with an option for 2008. I believe Spikes will give the Eagles a couple solid years. Spikes is also a very hard worker who will fit within the leadership core in Philadelphia.
The Eagles hope to have better production from their linebacker core next season. Jeremiah Trotter looked slow last season and could be pushed by Omar Gaither in the middle. Gaither showed promise with his aggressiveness on the weakside last season, but needs more experience. Trotter needs to shed a few pounds and hopefully take some pressure off his creaky knees.
As for Darwin Walker, the Eagles aren’t losing much. Walker has good quickness and lateral range, which will fit well in Buffalo. But he never made many plays the past few years and was too inconsistent. Some sources questioned his focus and desire at times. After flashing some production as a pass rusher early in his tenure with the Eagles, he became a non-factor the past few years. At times he looks like a solid starter, but is best suited as a rotation player.
In Buffalo, he’ll work as part of a four-man rotation with Larry Tripplett, Kyle Williams, and John McCargo at defensive tackle.
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