VrabelJr
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Why did they draft Hightower I don't really think he's meant to be a long-term solution at OLB.
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Why did they draft Hightower I don't really think he's meant to be a long-term solution at OLB.
Ok what are you basing this on? The problem with your post is the word "I". It does not matter what "you" and "I" think. What if BB loves him on the outside because he can come down off the edge and rush the passer. When BB has talked about Jamie Collins he keeps comparing him to Hightower with versatility to rush the passer OFF THE EDGE!
So according to you Hightower is moved to the middle and you have taken away from his game to rush the passer from the outside.
You guys see him around next year? Great at stopping the run but in coverage...is really bad. Wonder if Collins has a solid year if they decide to let him go. Collins has the ability to do it all. But they need LBs who can cover and i wonder if that pick on Collins means anything in regards to spikes
So why would another team pay him so much if he's so one-dimensional?I think he's out after this season. He's too one-dimensional for what someone will be willing to give him in FA.
So why would another team pay him so much if he's so one-dimensional?
So why would another team pay him so much if he's so one-dimensional?
He also tells the QB -- "If you're going to throw the ball, you don't have to worry about me sacking you or breaking up the pass"
I'm okay with having Spikes back if the cost is reasonable. But if we're going to stay with a 4-3 I'd really like to have a stud can-do-everything lb along with Mayo and Hightower. If we switch to a 3-4, I think Mayo & Spikes in middle with another good (better than Nink) outside LB would be idea.
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If we let Spikes go after this season it will be because we have improved massively at that position.
Or it will be because Bill Belichick and Nick Caserio do not agree with Brandon Spikes on his value, length of term, signing bonus, AAV, and any other variables that go into retaining players--which is always a possibility; especially if they hit on any of Collins, Fletcher, UDFA's, or see potential cheap rookie fits in next year's draft class.
On this team, finanical implications are everything. If they feel you can be replaced for cheaper cost or that your value doesn't match up with their individual player assessments--you are out the door in a hurry. Especially at the end of your rookie contract. They have proven that they are willing to roll the dice to save money, there's no doubt about that.
If Spikes wants to stay and see a nice second deal he should continue and progress with the leadership, attitude, team-first, and hard work ethic.
Sure, what I said was somewhat of a simplification.
If Spikes has similar production this year he probably isn't going to break the bank contractually wherever he goes. If we want him we can probably get him without really hurting our cap space too much. My point is that we possibly can let a LB who has some serious strengths walk because we might have guys in place who can do his job. Thus Spikes will probably have less leverage with the Pats than he would have had a few years ago.
Regardless, I think he was a pretty good draft pick and if Hightower takes his job it will show that at least one part of our D has been moving in the right direction.
his leadership ability, smarts, attitude, and hard work ethic
I said I "sensed" which means it's a feeling I have. I didn't claim it was based on any empirical evidence. Jeez, lighten up, sport.Ok my friend you are reaching way deep on this one! What press conference are you referring to or what comments are you referring to? The word is called "speculation" which means made up, and not based on facts. For all you know it could be totally the opposite and he trust him more than you know. If he didn't trust him, he wouldn't be out there.