Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think Whaley's approach is smart but risky. If he goes elsewhere, who is available for depth? Some other guy... what part of NFL gm don't you think is all about risk management?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario51 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Wish he would stay but is bad against the pass for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Some other guy... what part of NFL gm don't you think is all about risk management?? I never said it wasn't. I'm just trying to gauge an idea of the plan at the MLB position in terms of depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Spikes thinks he can be a three down LBer and get more money is all. So they left the offer just in case he doesn't get what he wants. that b s spike want to play. he is coming back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I never said it wasn't. I'm just trying to gauge an idea of the plan at the MLB position in terms of depth. Â The draft has a bunch of pretty good LB prospects in it. I wouldn't be surprised if the Bills take one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) I thought Whaley told him no contract offer would be coming ? I thought it was more like Jerky said , Whaley said Spikes was wanting to find a full time spot. My thought it that was smoke. He i a thumper and knows it> and he knows brown is a 3 down guy by playing with him. Spikes will be back Wish he would stay but is bad against the pass for sure. H e was not as bad as some think actually. but not how he is best used for sure  The draft has a bunch of pretty good LB prospects in it. I wouldn't be surprised if the Bills take one. Sure. But Spikes is a proven intimidator ya think Rex doesnt want him? but still draft one agreed Edited March 12, 2015 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 The kid out of Mii, Perryman I believe, is supposed to be a player. I just hope whoever it is can match his intensity and physical nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 They could really use a guy like Spikes to play the middle when they go with 3 LBs vs the run (or 4 if you count Hughes as an OLB now). If he doesn't come back then there is a hole. Brown can move to MLB and Lawson plays the outside but that's not nearly as strong a combination, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think Whaley's approach is smart but risky. If he goes elsewhere, who is available for depth? Â Then Whaley has confidence in his eye for good linebacker talent, either in the draft or on the FA scrap heap. Â Unlike OL which is a giant ???, Whaley's track record suggests that his confidence in his LB Mojo is not misplaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 IMO Spikes is a player who is more valuable in Rex's D than in Schwatrz. Also, after loosing Kiko, I thought he would become more needed. Â As of right now Manny Lawson is one of our starting LBs, right? That doesn't sit too well with me. Id rather see Spikes in there and maybe Bradham playing more outside. Â With the blitzes and schemes, you can hide Spikes weaknesses (pass coverage) and use his strengths (blitzing, run stuffing). I think Bradham could be successful outside too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sure. But Spikes is a proven intimidator ya think Rex doesnt want him? but still draft one agreed  Don't get me wrong, I'd like to see Spikes back. I love the guy and the way he plays. I just believe he wants to be paid like a 3 down LB and given the opportunity to stay on the field, which won't happen in Buffalo next season. But if he wants to come back for the right price and be a key contributor on this defense, I'd welcome him with open arms -- way faster than I would a rookie. I just don't know if it'll work out between the team and player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Really want Spikes back... I think he added just the right attitude to our run D... Maybe it's just me but I think his influence was key last season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) IMO Spikes is a player who is more valuable in Rex's D than in Schwatrz. Also, after loosing Kiko, I thought he would become more needed. Â As of right now Manny Lawson is one of our starting LBs, right? That doesn't sit too well with me. Id rather see Spikes in there and maybe Bradham playing more outside. Â With the blitzes and schemes, you can hide Spikes weaknesses (pass coverage) and use his strengths (blitzing, run stuffing). I think Bradham could be successful outside too. I actually thought Lawson played great in 2013... maybe even better than Spikes in 2014. If they are running something closer to what Pettine ran, than Schwartz, I wouldn't discount Manny Lawson. Good, solid, vet linebacker depth, with some real flashes at times. I like Spikes and all, but he had some pretty dreadful moments out there in 2014. I like his personality and all, but he was a liability at times. Edited March 12, 2015 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I hated Spikes as a Patriot* but so far he has played clean with the Bills. I would want him back knowing his limitations in coverage. He has experience, tough against the run and can mentor the young ones. Wouldn't mind him back on a 1-2 year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I hated Spikes as a Patriot* but so far he has played clean with the Bills. I would want him back knowing his limitations in coverage. He has experience, tough against the run and can mentor the young ones. Wouldn't mind him back on a 1-2 year contract. He is still young and hungry. he would need something more than a short term deal i imagine. He is already proven. And sure he wants to get paid. Hard for me too to believe that i despised him before he became a Bill and now i miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm taking the lack on media attention as a sign tht he's being overlooked around the league. Pure speculation, I know that he could be in talks that we've not heard about, but at this point, no news is good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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