Bills' Spikes out for season with torn Achilles

Mr. Krab · 09-26-2005, 10:49 AM

Bills' Spikes out for season with torn Achilles

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Bills' Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes will miss the rest of the season with a torn right Achilles' tendon.

The Bills announced the news Monday a day after Spikes was hurt in a 22-16 loss to Atlanta.

The injury is a significant blow to a veteran defense being counted on to relieve the pressure on first-year starting quarterback J.P. Losman. Angelo Crowell will replace Spikes.

Buffalo's defense has struggled even with Spikes healthy, allowing a combined 721 yards in its last two games, including a 19-3 loss at Tampa Bay on Sept. 18.

Spikes was hurt in the second quarter pressuring quarterback Michael Vick. It's unclear what happened on the play, but Spikes was left lying face down on the field a few feet in front of Vick, who had overthrown receiver Roddy White.

Spikes slammed his helmet to the ground when he rolled over and then grimaced as he tried to kneel. He required help getting to the sideline, unable to place much weight on his right foot. He was in tears when he was carted to the training room.

Spikes is an eight-year NFL veteran in his third season with Buffalo, having developed into the team's physical and inspirational leader.

He has also proved to be a durable player, having missed only one game -- to attend his father's funeral in 2001 when he was with Cincinnati.

The Bills lured Spikes from Cincinnati in March 2003, signing the former first-round draft pick to a six-year $32 million contract -- a deal the Bengals had the right to match, but declined.

He quickly became the centerpiece of a stingy defense, which finished second in the league in fewest yards allowed the last two seasons. Last year, his five interceptions were the most by a Bills linebacker since Darryl Talley had five in 1991.

Amnorix · 09-26-2005, 11:03 AM

Wow. That sucks bad for the Bills. He's one of their team leaders, and an excellent player.

The AFC East is looking a helluva lot more pathetic than most people expected. This won't help...

09-26-2005, 10:49 AM	Topic Starter
Mr. Krab Big Red Nuts Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $10004900	Bills' Spikes out for season with torn Achilles Bills' Spikes out for season with torn Achilles ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Bills' Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes will miss the rest of the season with a torn right Achilles' tendon. The Bills announced the news Monday a day after Spikes was hurt in a 22-16 loss to Atlanta. The injury is a significant blow to a veteran defense being counted on to relieve the pressure on first-year starting quarterback J.P. Losman. Angelo Crowell will replace Spikes. Buffalo's defense has struggled even with Spikes healthy, allowing a combined 721 yards in its last two games, including a 19-3 loss at Tampa Bay on Sept. 18. Spikes was hurt in the second quarter pressuring quarterback Michael Vick. It's unclear what happened on the play, but Spikes was left lying face down on the field a few feet in front of Vick, who had overthrown receiver Roddy White. Spikes slammed his helmet to the ground when he rolled over and then grimaced as he tried to kneel. He required help getting to the sideline, unable to place much weight on his right foot. He was in tears when he was carted to the training room. Spikes is an eight-year NFL veteran in his third season with Buffalo, having developed into the team's physical and inspirational leader. He has also proved to be a durable player, having missed only one game -- to attend his father's funeral in 2001 when he was with Cincinnati. The Bills lured Spikes from Cincinnati in March 2003, signing the former first-round draft pick to a six-year $32 million contract -- a deal the Bengals had the right to match, but declined. He quickly became the centerpiece of a stingy defense, which finished second in the league in fewest yards allowed the last two seasons. Last year, his five interceptions were the most by a Bills linebacker since Darryl Talley had five in 1991.
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