49ers sign Takeo Spikes

[yezzir]

I haven't found the article yet, but I got the alert from ESPN Mobile that it has become official. Anyone who has an article feel free to post it. I think this is a solid signing, since Spikes might still have some left in him. Detroit was also reported to be interested in signing Spikes.

 

[Grandy28]

It does mean that Detroit won't sign him now that San Fran did?

He'll help the line backing core. Willis,Spikes,Lawson and Jeff Ulbrich doesn't sound bad.

 

[The Young One]

It does mean that Detroit won't sign him now that San Fran did?

He'll help the line backing core. Willis,Spikes,Lawson and Jeff Ulbrich doesn't sound bad.

Exactly their linebackers look real solid. I like the signing

 

[yezzir]

It does mean that Detroit won't sign him now that San Fran did?

He'll help the line backing core. Willis,Spikes,Lawson and Jeff Ulbrich doesn't sound bad.

lol, shut up. i'll re-word it :headsmack:

 

[A.E]

http://49ers.com/pressbox/news_detail.php?PRKey=4451

49ers Sign LB Spikes
August 10, 2008

The San Francisco 49ers announced Sunday that they have signed LB Takeo Spikes. Spikes was released by the Philadelphia Eagles in March. Terms of the contract were not announced by the team.

Spikes (6-2, 242) enters his 11th NFL season after originally being drafted in the first round (13th pick overall) of the 1998 Draft out of Auburn by the Cincinnati Bengals. A two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler (2003-04), Spikes has played in 140 games with 139 starts and has amassed 1,177 tackles, 22.5 sacks, 15 fumble recoveries, 12 interceptions, 11 forced fumbles and 48 passes defensed in his career.

Spikes already is familiar with a few of his new teammates, including 49ers cornerback Nate Clements. Clements and Spikes played together in Buffalo, along with tackle Jonas Jennings.

"He was a groomsman in my wedding so he's a good friend and I've been in touch with him about coming here the last few months," said Clements. "He’s a great addition. He brings leadership, playmaking ability and experience to the table, and I’m excited to have him here.”

In 2007, Spikes started 14 games for the Philadelphia Eagles in his lone season with the team, ranking second on the team with 139 tackles to go along with one sack and four passes defensed. He spent the previous four seasons as a member of the Buffalo Bills (2003-06), playing in 47 games with 46 starts. Spikes missed only one game in his first five seasons
with the Cincinnati Bengals (1998-2002), starting 78 of 79 games played.

 

[.loggie]

i cant believe detroit didnt try and sign him. thats culpepper and spikes we lost out on

 

[KingPhiL13]

Culpepper didn't sign anywhere yet

 

[Pugz]

i cant believe detroit didnt try and sign him. thats culpepper and spikes we lost out on

We can still get Daunte, but will we..Ehh, prolly not

 

[eLeMeNOhPe]

wow, the rich get richer there at Linebacker haha

 

[playmaker7]

I read this and was like fck yes! I'd rather see them sign an OLman to protect Smith though...but the defense is starting to become real tight.

 

[A.E]

I think Spikes is a guy who has gotten burnt his entire career. After anchoring the Bengals' defense for so long...he finally gets away from the "Bungals" and signs with the Bills, who were on the rise...or so we thought. The Bills were nasty defensively for a few seasons and a lot of it had to do with Takeo roaming the middle of the field.

The Niners got a real intense, smart, and hungry leader in Spikes.