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Diego Defense to add some much needed depth at CB. CB Tim Jennings would be a great player to bring in to solidify a strong passing defense. The Chargers did leave a bit to be desired in running defense, finishing 20th overall. S.D. is strong up front,...
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Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE San Diego has the 14th pick in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Takeo Spikes has two years left on his current deal. Although he led the team in assisted tackles with 43 in 2011 and was third on the team in tackles with 64,...
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 04: NFL player Takeo Spikes attends Patron Presents The MAXIM Party Featuring Coca Cola Zero Countdown at Indiana State Fairgrounds on February 4, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. View Photo »
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I still believe in this team
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Spikes, a 13-year player who had served as a mentor to young, All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis, finished second on the team (behind Willis) in tackles with 109, and was a vocal, respected leader on the team. As the team’s player representative, he had...
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He returned following a 1-year suspension for his latest violation of the NFL drug policy. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File) Miami Dolphins' Ricky Williams (34) goes airborne over Buffalo Bills' Nate Clements (22) as he is tackled by Bills' Takeo Spikes...
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San Diego could turn to the open market for a strong safety, a pass-rusher and an offensive lineman, among other positions. Meanwhile , here is a look at the Raiders’ contact situation; you can see some clear candidates for contract restructuring as...
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 04: NFL player Takeo Spikes (L) and former NFL player Greg Jennings attend The Maxim Party featuring The Coke Zero Countdown presented by Patron Tequila at Indiana State Fairgrounds on February 4, 2012 in Indianapolis,... View Photo »
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We wouldn’t be going through this if I knew how
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It didn't happen that way, which goes to show that no one - not even the teams themselves - knows exactly what's going to happen beginning on March 13 at 1 p.m. Instead the following reading of the tea leaves is meant to give a sense of what is most...
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Spikes prepared lamb chops in cabernet mint glaze with apple compote and asparagus with pancetta parmesan. Buddy Valastro of "Cake Boss" judged the food and selected Spikes’ dish over ones produced by Buffalo’s George Wilson and Cleveland’s Josh Cribbs...
About Takeo Spikes
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Takeo Gerard Spikes (pronounced /tuh-KEE-oh/) (born December 17, 1976 in Sandersville, Georgia) is an American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals 13th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn. Full Article
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 04: NFL player Takeo Spikes (L) and former NFL player Greg Jennings attend The Maxim Party featuring The Coke Zero Countdown presented by Patron Tequila at Indiana State Fairgrounds on February 4, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Takeo Spikes, left, tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in San Diego.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Running back Michael Bush #29 of the Oakland Raiders dives over the pile to score a two-yard touchdown in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 10, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jon Baldwin (89) catches a pass as San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle (32) and linebacker Takeo Spikes, right, defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.
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San Diego Chargers' Takeo Spikes (51) tackles New York Jets' Mark Sanchez (6) as he throws an interception during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Takeo Spikes #51 of the San Diego Chargers tries to give a high-five to kicker Ryan Succop #6 of the Kansas City Chiefs after Succops field goal miss during their NFL Game on September 25, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San DIego, California.
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San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Shaun Phillips celebrates his sack on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel (not pictured) as teammate inside linebacker Takeo Spikes, right, looks on in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in San Diego.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Takeo Spikes of the San Diego Chargers poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 11: Inside Linebacker Takeo Spikes #51 of the San Diego Chargers looks on from the field against the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL preseason game on August 11, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
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San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes, right, brings down Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) during the first half of their preseason NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego.
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San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes signs autographs during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in San Diego.
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San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes looks on during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in San Diego.
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San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes, who was signed as a free agent, points to defensive responsibilities during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, in San Diego.
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San Diego Chargers' Takeo Spikes, left, and Travis LaVoy watch practice during NFL football training camp in San Diego, Monday, Aug. 1, 2011.
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Takeo Spikes of the San Francisco 49ers leaves the NFL Players Association, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in Washington, as talks to end the NFL lockout continued.
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Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) falls over San Diego Chargers strong safety Steve Gregory (28) as inside linebacker Takeo Spikes (51) approaches during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. , Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012.
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Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) is tackled by San Diego Chargers defensive end Jacques Cesaire, left, and inside linebacker Takeo Spikes during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. , Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Chargers won 38-26.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) is taken down by San Diego Chargers defensive end Vaughn Martin (92) and linebacker Takeo Spikes (51) during their Sunday Night NFL football game in San Diego, California December 18, 2011.
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Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) runs for a first down past San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Takeo Spikes (51) during their Thursday Night NFL football game in San Diego, California, November 10 , 2011.
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CORRECTS TO FIRST QUARTER - San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes (51) can't stop a first-quarter touchdown plunge by Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) in an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in San Diego.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jackie Battle (R) is grabbed by San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Takeo Spikes during their final overtime drive in their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri October 31, 2011.
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New York Jets' Mark Sanchez (6) and San Diego Chargers' Takeo Spikes (51) look on as Chargers' Donald Butler scores a touchdown on an interception thrown by Sanchez during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Donald Butler #56 and Takeo Spikes #51 of the San Diego Chargers during their NFL Game on September 11, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San DIego, California.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins (84) pulls in a touchdown pass during the first half of a NFL football game as he is pursued by San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes (51) and Bob Sanders (31) Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in San Diego.
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Sweat drips from the face of San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in San Diego.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 04: NFL player Takeo Spikes (L) and former NFL player Greg Jennings attend The Maxim Party featuring The Coke Zero Countdown presented by Patron Tequila at Indiana State Fairgrounds on February 4, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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