1billsfan Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 People are seriously overestimating Spikes trade value. Given the fact that he played poorly most of last year I'd guess that nobody will want to pay him the 4M he's due next year much less give up anything for him. 4 million a year looks like chicken feed now. I went through Spikes' stats for the last 8 games of the season and these were the highlights: Bills/Ravens - 11 tackles (lead team), 8 solo/ 3 assist Bills/Chargers - 9 tackles (lead team), 6 solo/ 3 assist Bills/Colts - 9 tackles, 5 solo/4 assist The other 5 games he averaged around 5 tackles per. Is he the Superman Spikes of old? No, but he definately did show signs of turning the corner during the last half of the season. Spikes doesn't fit the youth movement going on and I don't think they like his history of outspokeness over team personnel decisions. The Bears would be getting an above average OLB and a player with a ton of passion. Add to that they'd also be getting a second round pick to choose a player that eventually could replace Spikes, I think it would be an attractive offer rather then having a player that is that disgruntled. I really care more about the draft than this possible trade, but it does throw another interesting topic on the TSW bonfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I guess giving them a first round pick would be ok, but I've heard from ESPN Radio that the Bears won't trade Briggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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