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ihatephilly
03-25-2007, 08:49 AM
BuffaloNews.com:
The Buffalo Bills are getting closer to trading linebacker Takeo Spikes, The Buffalo News has learned.

Trade negotiations gained steam Friday and Saturday, and a deal might be consummated within the next day, a league source told The News.

Numerous teams reportedly were interested in acquiring the 30-year-old former Pro Bowler, but which one ultimately would win his services still was not known Saturday night. Spikes is entering what likely would be the final year of his contract with the Bills, and a trade may involve Spikes agreeing to a new contract with his new team. The Bills have an option to pick up the last year of Spikes’ contract, in 2008.




http://www.buffalonews.com/111/story/39588.html
Ravens1991
03-25-2007, 09:01 AM
I remember when Spikes was with the Bengals, he was a good player.
jag
03-25-2007, 09:22 AM
Detroit maybe?
art vandelay
03-25-2007, 09:49 AM
I heard that it's Philadelphia. It was reported on a radio station that is was very close...if not a done deal.
Salami
03-25-2007, 10:25 AM
I remember when Spikes was with the Bengals, he was a good player.

He was good with the Bills too, except that he was always injured.
HoopsDemon12
03-25-2007, 10:31 AM
He was my favorite player on our team since he arrived.....it hurts me to see him leave after two injury troubled years, i think he was a great linebacker and wow is he ever jacked up!! I'll miss him but it is a business, and he'll be one of my favorties no matter where he goes...execept new england or oakland....then i hate him
OzTitan
03-25-2007, 10:42 AM
Loved him in his prime, prototypical LB. It's a shame injuries got to him, I used to dream of having him across from Bulluck.
Notredameleo
03-25-2007, 11:21 AM
I'd love him in Detroit. Could he play MLB?
SuperMcgee
03-25-2007, 11:26 AM
I think he'll be pretty good where he goes. I think he can get over the injuries this year and be effective. We're not the best place for him anymore and we need to free up some money (thanks, Langston). This will further mess up our LB core (Ellison - Crowell - ??), but I guess we all knew he was on his way out anyway. I'll miss him. He was a great player and it would've been nice to have him one more year. But I guess they feel it's necessary and we're just not the place for him anymore.
Go_Eagles77
03-25-2007, 11:39 AM
I heard that it's Philadelphia. It was reported on a radio station that is was very close...if not a done deal.

I wouldn't complain. He could play SAM right?
bills_red
03-25-2007, 11:41 AM
I wouldn't complain. He could play SAM right?

yep he was WILL but he did play SAM last year
PalmerToCJ
03-25-2007, 03:54 PM
I remember when Spikes was with the Bengals, he was a good player.

Me too haha.

Broke my heart when he left, he was my favorite player at that point.
asmitty45
03-25-2007, 05:17 PM
Id take him in the D, but as an OLB, he'd play alongside Sims and hopefully PWillis
OhioState
03-25-2007, 05:25 PM
i am a big spikes fan. he is so phyiscally gifted and could really play any lb position. dude he's huge i know exactly what yur talking about
bored of education
03-25-2007, 06:02 PM
He played awesome against the Pats I think last year. Giving brady the wood.
dhoe20
03-25-2007, 06:23 PM
Id take him in the D, but as an OLB, he'd play alongside Sims and hopefully PWillis

Keep dreaming.
cunningham06
03-25-2007, 07:33 PM
He played awesome against the Pats I think last year. Giving brady the wood.

Gross, that is not awesome.
cunningham06
03-25-2007, 07:33 PM
Seriously, if we get Spikes I would be so happy our defense would be practically complete.
scottyboy
03-25-2007, 07:41 PM
oh god anywhere BUT philly- it seems both LB trade rumors(spikes and al wilson) have had the giants and eagles involved. you may see both traded to either. i love spikes, but anywhere except philly!!!!!!!!!!!
Rob S
03-25-2007, 07:44 PM
What would the compensation be, a 3rd or 2nd I guess.
hugegmenfan
03-25-2007, 07:49 PM
come to the giants takeo！
WMD
03-25-2007, 07:50 PM
I doubt the Lions would trade for Takeo AND Draft Patrick Willis.
PalmerToCJ
03-25-2007, 09:11 PM
What would the compensation be, a 3rd or 2nd I guess.

No way... 5th at most I'd think.
Space Ghost
03-25-2007, 09:24 PM
I would guess that they would give us a 4th for him. Older, injured and has a moderately large contract.
bills_red
03-25-2007, 09:29 PM
No way... 5th at most I'd think.

I wouldn't trade him for a 5th..........
Number 10
03-25-2007, 09:34 PM
Remember the Giants were just pursuing a LB in Al Wilson. They want a veteran presence to play next to Pierce.
Smokey Joe
03-25-2007, 09:47 PM
Id take him in the D, but as an OLB, he'd play alongside Sims and hopefully PWillis

What about Boss Bailey?
cunningham06
03-25-2007, 09:50 PM
What about Boss Bailey?

Boss Bailey is not good. He's fast and that's about it. So it makes sense they are trying to get rid of him.
BuffaloDraftGeek
03-25-2007, 10:56 PM
He WAS a great player, and its sad what happened to him. I hope he returns to form again, though it won't happen. Last year he couldn't cover, got run-over, and was out of position a lot. I'd just like to see him become a decent player.
WMD
03-25-2007, 11:31 PM
Boss Bailey is not good. He's fast and that's about it. So it makes sense they are trying to get rid of him.

They're trying to get rid of Boss Bailey? This is news to me..