Saints interested in T. Spikes??

pakowitz · 03-27-2008, 10:56 PM

In addition to the 49ers, the Patriots, Browns, and Saints are reportedly interested in free agent LB Takeo Spikes.

The Saints can never have enough injury-prone linebackers. The Pats would likely provide Spikes his best chance to start, but may be offering the least money. The Niners are said to be unconcerned about Spikes' balky shoulder

per rotoworld

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hagan714 · 03-27-2008, 10:59 PM

At this point why not.

pakowitz · 03-27-2008, 11:02 PM

anyone got any info on how bad his shoulder is?

hagan714 · 03-27-2008, 11:12 PM

PHILADELPHIA -- Takeo Spikes needs surgery on a torn rotator cuff, and the Philadelphia Eagles said Wednesday they will place the veteran linebacker on injured reserve.

Spikes, injured in Sunday's 10-6 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, will have surgery on Friday and miss the last two games of the season. Noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Ala., will perform the operation.

The injury ends a solid first season with the Eagles for Spikes, acquired in a three-player deal from Buffalo in March. Predictably, he is not happy about being placed on IR.

Renowned orthopedist James Andrews operated on Brees after his throwing shoulder was ripped apart diving for a goal-line fumble in San Diego's 2005 season finale against the Denver Broncos — a game that proved to be Brees' last in a Chargers uniform. Andrews told Brees his odds of a successful comeback were 500-1.

well the same doctor is a good sign

WVSaint · 03-27-2008, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

At this point why not.

i cant help but laugh when i read this, cuz i think were all at this stage

MatthewT · 03-27-2008, 11:59 PM

Oh heck yeah, bring him aboard! His rotator cuff injury should not be an issue for him. The guy probably has a couple of good seasons left in him.

thesaintsfan · 03-28-2008, 12:56 AM

Sign him up! Dr. James Andrews is the best in the biz so I'm sure he's got him fixed up. His shoulder should be fine but he's still gonna be washed up. Sounds like a Saints LB to me!

BlackandBlue · 03-28-2008, 09:49 AM

better than having multiple concussions.... oh wait.... sorry Dan.

Donuts32 · 03-28-2008, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by BlackandBlue

better than having multiple concussions.... oh wait.... sorry Dan.

LMFAO. We should take a chance on Takeo.

gandhi1007 · 03-28-2008, 11:19 AM

If we were willing to chance on Dan Morgan, we better be willing to take the same chance on Spikes. Spikes is a perrenial Pro Bowler when healthy.

03-27-2008, 10:56 PM	#1
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Saints interested in T. Spikes?? In addition to the 49ers, the Patriots, Browns, and Saints are reportedly interested in free agent LB Takeo Spikes. The Saints can never have enough injury-prone linebackers. The Pats would likely provide Spikes his best chance to start, but may be offering the least money. The Niners are said to be unconcerned about Spikes' balky shoulder per rotoworld Fantasy Football - news, projections, rankings, draft guide - Rotoworld.com

03-27-2008, 10:59 PM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints interested in T. Spikes?? At this point why not.

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pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Re: Saints interested in T. Spikes?? anyone got any info on how bad his shoulder is?

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints interested in T. Spikes?? PHILADELPHIA -- Takeo Spikes needs surgery on a torn rotator cuff, and the Philadelphia Eagles said Wednesday they will place the veteran linebacker on injured reserve. Spikes, injured in Sunday's 10-6 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, will have surgery on Friday and miss the last two games of the season. Noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Ala., will perform the operation. The injury ends a solid first season with the Eagles for Spikes, acquired in a three-player deal from Buffalo in March. Predictably, he is not happy about being placed on IR. Renowned orthopedist James Andrews operated on Brees after his throwing shoulder was ripped apart diving for a goal-line fumble in San Diego's 2005 season finale against the Denver Broncos — a game that proved to be Brees' last in a Chargers uniform. Andrews told Brees his odds of a successful comeback were 500-1. well the same doctor is a good sign
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WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	Re: Saints interested in T. Spikes?? Originally Posted by hagan714 At this point why not. i cant help but laugh when i read this, cuz i think were all at this stage

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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Saints interested in T. Spikes?? Oh heck yeah, bring him aboard! His rotator cuff injury should not be an issue for him. The guy probably has a couple of good seasons left in him.

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thesaintsfan The Real Deal Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 174	Re: Saints interested in T. Spikes?? Sign him up! Dr. James Andrews is the best in the biz so I'm sure he's got him fixed up. His shoulder should be fine but he's still gonna be washed up. Sounds like a Saints LB to me!

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Donuts32 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Orleans,La Posts: 306	Re: Saints interested in T. Spikes?? Originally Posted by BlackandBlue better than having multiple concussions.... oh wait.... sorry Dan. LMFAO. We should take a chance on Takeo.

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gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Re: Saints interested in T. Spikes?? If we were willing to chance on Dan Morgan, we better be willing to take the same chance on Spikes. Spikes is a perrenial Pro Bowler when healthy.