Takeo Spikes

Takeo Gerard Spikes (twitter: @TakeoSpikes51)

Position: LB
Height: 6-2    Weight: 242 lbs.

Born: December 17, 1976 in Sandersville, GA
College: Auburn   (school history)
Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 83 (343rd overall since 1950)
2-time Pro Bowler & 1-time First-Team All-Pro (fine print)

• 4/25 Bolt Beat: Chargers Depth Chart: Right before the start of the NFL Draft, we might as well take one more look at the Chargers depth chart. All kinds of players...
• 4/23 Bolt Beat: Taking The Next Step:   This is going to be a long article, but I have been uber-busy over the last four days, and the draft is coming quickly....
• 4/17 Bolt Beat: Tom Telesco Looking To Add More Team Speed: I want to go fast! I want to go fast! Tom Telesco was talking to the media on Tuesday and one of the things that stood out for...
• 4/9 Bolt Beat: Chargers Bringing Notre Dame LB Manti Te’o In For A Visit: The San Diego Chargers are bringing Notre Dame middle linebacker Manti Te’o to town for a visit, via Ed Werder. Te’o...
• 4/9 Bolt Beat: Donald Butler: Future captain and already fan favorite: Rookie year for DB56 was not what he had in mind being drafted out of the University of Washington. Sitting out really wore at...

• 3/22 FootballPerspective.com: Playing with the most coaches on one team: During the season, Mike Tanier noted that Shane Lechler has played for eight different coaches while being a member of the Raiders....
• 3/19 Bolt Beat: Indianapolis Colts Sign NT Aubrayo Franklin: The Indianapolis Colts (and Jimmy Raye is probably giggling in his seat all over this while holding up the bird to his former...
• 3/11 Bolt Beat: Dallas Cowboy Cut LB Dan Connor. Chargers Should Pursue: The Dallas Cowboys have cut ties with LB Dan Connor today. Connor may not be a big time name, but he would be a perfect fit for...
• 3/8 Sports Out West: Chargers release LB Takeo Spikes: The San Diego Chargers have released Takeo Spikes, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to the team’s official...
• 3/7 Bolt Beat: San Diego Chargers New Hole To Fill At Middle Linebacker: Let’s get back on topic today…. Move on for the Lebron James and Atlanta Falcons randomness from the morning. Takeo...

• 2/14 Bolt Beat: San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes Plans On Playing next Season: San Diego Chargers veteran LB Takeo Spikes plans on playing next season. Spikes went onto XTRA Sports 1360 this morning and said...
• 2/13 Bolt Beat: San Diego Chargers Draft Watch: LSU ILB Kevin Minter: LSU, Linebacker 6-foot-1, 245 pounds Checking in on a few more players in the second round that the Chargers should keep their...
• 2/11 Bolt Beat: Should the San Diego Chargers Have Interest In LB Nick Barnett?: The Buffalo Bills have cut ties with Southern California boy Nick Barnett. Barnett has led the Bills in tackles the last couple...
• 2/3 FootballPerspective.com: Losing in the title game: the Harbaugh 49ers and the Lombardi Packers: Congratulations to Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Joe Flacco, and the Baltimore Ravens on winning Super Bowl XLVII. The Ravens and 49ers...

• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Takeo Spikes fined San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes has been fined $7,875 for an altercation in Week 17 that led to an ejection....[+] San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes has been fined $7,875 for an altercation in Week 17 that led to an ejection.

• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Takeo Spikes ejected: San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes was ejected from the Week 17 game against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter for his...[+] part in a dust-up with Raiders RB Mike Goodson.
• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Three probable: San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring), LB Demorrio Williams (ankle) and CB Shareece Wright (shoulder) practiced in full...[+] Friday, Dec. 28, and are probable for Week 17.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Takeo Spikes committed to playing: San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said Wednesday, Dec. 26, that even though LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice,...[+] 'he has the mindset that he's going to finish' the season and play as long as he can. It appears Spikes has a good chance to play in Week 17.
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Three miss practice: San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday,...[+] Dec. 26.
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Six probable: San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring),...[+] WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) practiced Friday, Dec. 21, and are probable for Week 16.
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Two miss practiceSan Diego Chargers DT Aubrayo Franklin (knee) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+] San Diego Chargers DT Aubrayo Franklin (knee) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Two suffer injuries: San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) and OG Reggie Wells (ankle, toe) left the Week 15 game against the Carolina Panthers...[+] due to injury.

• 11/9 Bolt Beat: Over/Under for Doug Martin Total Rush Yards Set at 89 1/2: After Doug Martin ran over the Oakand Raiders defense with 2 million yards and 8 thousand touchdowns, Vegas still has confidence...
• 11/7 Bolt Beat: Chargers Mid-Season Awards: I guess I will run a midseason awards deal like everyone else, but with my little spin on it of course. Feel free to add your...

• 10/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Four probable for Week 9: San Diego Chargers T Jared Gaither (groin), DE Vaughn Martin (neck), LB Jonas Mouton (hip) and LB Takeo Spikes (elbow) all fully...[+] participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31, and are probable for the team’s Week 9 game.
• 10/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Four practice in full: San Diego Chargers OT Jared Gaither (groin), DE Vaughn Martin (neck), LB Jonas Mouton (hip) and LB Takeo Spikes (elbow) practiced...[+] in full Tuesday, Oct. 30.
• 10/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Six practice in full: San Diego Chargers OT Jared Gaither (groin), C Nick Hardwick (abdomen), DE Vaughn Martin (neck), LB Jonas Mouton (hip), LB Takeo...[+] Spikes (arm) and CB Shareece Wright (foot) practiced in full Monday, Oct. 29.

• 9/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Takeo Spikes on verge of milestone: San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes will start his 200th game at linebacker Monday, Sept. 10, against the Oakland Raiders in Week...[+] 1. 'It hasn't hit me yet. It's a great honor. I really don't know how many guys accomplished that; I know it's few. It's a big deal,' Spikes said Tuesday, Sept.4.

• 4/24 FanSided: Stripe Hype Draft Profile: Boston College MLB Luke Kuechly: [caption id="attachment_9838" align="aligncenter" width="419" caption="October 29, 2011; College Park, MD, USA; Boston College...

• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Takeo Spikes to remain on team: San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said the team is not considering releasing LB Takeo Spikes this offseason. Spikes...[+] is scheduled to make $2.875 million next season.

• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Takeo Spikes to take out aggression in Week 17: San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes is disappointed that his team is out of the postseason chase yet again. He has played 14 season...[+] in the NFL, and he has made more than 200 starts. However, he has never appeared in an NFL postseason game. 'I know it's not (a reflection of how I've played), but it is what it is,' Spikes said. 'You can't change it. The only thing I know of what accomplishment means is I bust my (tail). This week, this is my Super Bowl. That's how I'm going to look at it. That’s all I got.'
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Four questionable: San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (back) were...[+] limited in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and are questionable for Week 15.
• 12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Four miss practice: San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (back) did...[+] not practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
• 12/15 Bolt Beat: Chargers Injury Report: Spikes, Butler and Cesaire Sit Out Practice: Takeo Spikes, … [visit site to read more]Chargers Injury Report: Spikes, Butler and Cesaire Sit Out Practice - Bolt Beat...

• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Takeo Spikes suffers concussionSan Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (concussion) suffered a concussion in Week 10 and will not return to the game....[+] San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (concussion) suffered a concussion in Week 10 and will not return to the game.
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Six players listed as probable: San Diego Chargers WR Richard Goodman (groin), LBs Antwan Barnes (calf), Donald Butler (illness), Na'il Diggs (knee) and Takeo...[+] Spikes (biceps) and SS Steve Gregory (thigh) are listed as probable for Week 10. Butler missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 9, Gregory was limited during practice and the other four fully practiced.
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Three listed as limited participants: San Diego Chargers LBs Antwan Barnes (calf), LB Na'il Diggs (knee) and LB Takeo Spikes (biceps) were each listed as limited participants...[+] in practice Tuesday, Nov. 8.
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Takeo Spikes injured arm in Week 9San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (arm) suffered an arm injury in the Week 9 loss against the Green Bay Packers....[+] San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (arm) suffered an arm injury in the Week 9 loss against the Green Bay Packers.

• 10/12 Bolt Beat: Could Bryan Walters be on the Chargers Chopping Block?: Yesterday the Chargers placed LB Stephen Cooper on the injured reserve and it seemed that they would have filled his spot with...

• 9/19 FanSided: Chargers Locker Room: Antonio Gates Just Wants to Have Fun: Antonio Gates: Did he just say, “The biggest part about it is that you go out and have FUN“!?!??! NO, ANTONIO! I go...

• 8/16 Bolt Beat: After Coop Signing, Are We Set At Middle Linebacker?: I really wonder if the Bolts are done at the middle linebacker spot after the signing of Stephen Cooper. Before we brought on...
• 8/10 Bolt Beat: Preseason Game 1: What To Watch For: Can it be tomorrow yet? Game day is tomorrow! Of course I want to see Takeo Spikes and Bob Sanders running around on defense and...

• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Takeo Spikes will have to compete for starting job if re-signed: San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent LB Takeo Spikes would have to compete for a starting inside linebacker job with LB Navorro...[+] Bowman if he re-signs with the team.

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