Mile High Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 It's real now, opening day. Beneath a glorious New England sky, the Patriots run the first play of the game from their 21. The call is for Spikes to blitz. He shoots the "B" gap between left guard Logan Mankins and tackle Matt Light like a blur, and no one picks him up. He knocks Tom Brady in the back of his head as Brady cocks his arm and dislodges the ball. Middle linebacker London Fletcher picks up the ball and runs 5 yards for a touchdown in the south end zone at Gillette Stadium. Spikes feels wired, in sync. He is certain he has two or three more big plays in him. But when he accelerates while trying to undercut tight end Ben Watson on an out route on the Patriots' next possession, he feels a pull. It's his right hamstring. For today, The Comeback is over. But in many ways, it is just beginning. Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Mike1 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Article 771318[/snapback] Great- thank you for the find. I hope he plays Sunday and remains injury free. What a different team with him on the field. Superstars have that effect on others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I 90 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Ugh... yes, thanks for the find. "Slight limp in his gait"... the "hey, look what I did" moments in pre-season... there is much to fear in so positive an article. His ambitions for this season shouldn't be the most important thing in his or the teams mind. He is far too important - but I guess that's the point. Him pulling up might have been the biggest play of that game. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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