Why not Brandon Spikes?

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

I would prefer RoMc, but Brandon Spikes is another thumper who is great against the run. I would imagine fairly cheap, and has no off the field issues. I think if both are healthy Ro is the better player, but Spikes would be a nice plan B if they don't trust Ro

 

[Future]

Jasper Brinkley...

We don't need to add another LB who can't play in the nickel.

 

[speedkilz88]

They already signed the plan b who would backup Ro if he signs. Brinkley

 

[jazzcat22]

Possibly, though I don't know much about him.
We have signed 3 LBers so far, plus getting Lee back Could be a sign of preparing if Ro is not back. Which is starting to look more like he won't be back.

 

[darthseinfeld]

This defense requires a LB that can effectively play a deep zone. MLB is very much a coverage position in this scheme. McClain got his press near the LOS, but he is a fit in this scheme because he has the athletic ability to thrive in against the pass.

Spikes is not a scheme fit because he is a pure downhill player. He might be ok at SAM. But he is the exact opposite of what a Tampa 2 MLB is

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I think they've made their decisions at LB in case Ro doesn't resign or gets hurt or whatever if they do resign him.

 

[texbumthelife]

We can get Kendricks in the draft who is younger and more athletic two-down linebacker. Why pay Spikes?

 

[CCBoy]

Could DE, DT, CB, RB, and S mean something?

 

[Alexander]

Jasper Brinkley...

We don't need to add another LB who can't play in the nickel.

Inferior player, but he is cheap. So there's that.

 

[Rogerthat12]

Like others have said, Spikes is a two down LB just like Brinkley.

 

[Wood]

This defense requires a LB that can effectively play a deep zone. MLB is very much a coverage position in this scheme. McClain got his press near the LOS, but he is a fit in this scheme because he has the athletic ability to thrive in against the pass.

Spikes is not a scheme fit because he is a pure downhill player. He might be ok at SAM. But he is the exact opposite of what a Tampa 2 MLB is

your exactly right. What really makes McClain special is his athletic ability to drop in coverage and thump the RB.

 

[DFWJC]

I saw Spikes on the NFLNW tonight.
He'd be a great addition for the right price.
But, although he can play 3 downs, he did only play two in Buffalo.
We pull a LB most the time in passing situations though.