Lions Hope To Sign Spikes Soon

[RipCity32]

The Lions hope to sign free agent linebacker Takeo Spikes before training camp. Players report tomorrow and begin practicing Thursday morning.

“I think there’s a chance if we can come to terms that we could get him before camp,” coach Rod Marinelli said today.

But Spikes apparently is also exploring other options.

“There’s an interest there on both sides,” president Matt Millen said. “I think he wants to still look at some things. We’ll be patient.”

Spikes, 31, is a two-time Pro Bowler who has played for Cincinnati, Buffalo and Philadelphia. He is coming off shoulder surgery. He visited the Lions recently, and Marinelli called him “a real pro.”

“Our whole defensive staff really enjoyed him,” Marinelli said.

Marinelli said Spikes could compete on the strong side and in some nickel situations.

“He gives you a wealth of experience,” Marinelli said. “He’s played at a tremendous level, and I think he’s still got a lot of rubber left on the tires.”

Spikes’ agent, Todd France, has not returned messages.

This is a great sign for the team if we can get it done, fills the gap we have when Bailey left us.
I remember seeing his name is older Madden's and I was always like, this dudes name is the sh1t. lol

 

[.loggie]

This is a great sign for the team if we can get it done, fills the gap we have when Bailey left us.
I remember seeing his name is older Madden's and I was always like, this dudes name is the sh1t. lol

LOL i did the same thing in madden 06 when the loading screens would come up. he would be a great addition to our defense and might be one of the missing pieces to the puzzle we need to reach the playoffs

 

[RipCity32]

The only thing I want to know is what would Dizon's role be on the team after.

 

[Pugz]

I would LOVE for this to happen, and it prolly will. I just have a feeling that we will make the playoffs this year..

 

[RipCity32]

I love the people saying we will get 3 wins this season too, I bet we have 3 wins by week 5.

 

[Grandy28]

I'd like this if we sign him. He got 85 tackles last season and 70 the year before, he'd help the defense and the young linebackers.

I think the linebackers will go like this Spikes-Dizon-Sims.

Paris Lenon would get some time and I hope Buster Davis can get in sometime too.