The Unofficial "Official" Keep Takeo Thread!
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 2, 2011 10:42 PM PST
Email
Print
Fooch's Note: I'm definitely down for this thread. Let's hope the 49ers bring back Takeo.
One' has to look further than Takeo Spikes stats to be impressed. He doesn't put up the most sexy of numbers, and he doesn't get to the QB that often. However, Spikes means so much more to this team and this organization then pure numbers. Despite all of this, he did surpass 100 tackles for the seventh time in his career (1st time since 2003). Additionally, Spikes had 3 picks this season; and now has 18 for his career.
What makes Spikes special is that he had his best season since 2002 when he had a whopping 16 passes defended, 5 picks and 2 touchdowns with the Buffalo Bills. Spikes was only 28 that season, he is now 34 and as productive as ever. We also have to look at how good he makes our middle linebacker tandom, oppositve Patrick Willis. Those two players combined for over 230 tackles, 15 passes defended, 4 forced fumbles and 6 sacks. Not bad for a MLB tandem in a 3-4 defense.
Then you have this: Takeo Spikes has never been in the playoffs in his 13 year NFL career. To make it even worse he was on only one of the two Philadelphia Eagles teams not to make the playoffs over the last 11 seasons. I cannot imagine Takeo Spikes leaving the San Francisco 49ers, and then us making the playoffs in 2011. That would be a travesty to the career of this class act individual. In a year when you have the likes of Kwame Harris making the playoffs, you need to understand what Takeo Spikes has gone through during his NFL career. Furthermore, i cannot imagine anyone else having the passion and intensity for the playoffs than Takeo. Imagine what he will bring to the team in 2011 with an entirely new coaching staff and most likely a new QB. Keeping TKO would only enhance our chances of making the playoffs next season.
Okay and now you have this:
From his Twitter account: Looking @ this Seahawks/Rams game makes me want to throw up
How many of us would repeat this quote over and over again? Simply put, TKO pretty much echoed what most of us 49ers fans felt while watching the Rams and Chickens play.
Q: Are you coming back to San Francisco next season?
A: It's not up to me, if it was i would have re-signed in training camp.
This dude wants to be a San Francisco 49er for the rest of his career, this is pretty obvious. If the front office wants to endure themselves to the 49ers faithful, they should think long and hard about re-signing him
Besides the fact that Takeo Spikes is a class act, and one entertaining character. Lets look at it from a team standpoint for a second. NaVorro Bowman was drafted last off-season in order to eventually take over for Takeo Spikes, a logical draft choice given TKO's age. However, it is pretty evident that Bowman is not ready to take over as the starter in 2011. What better player than TKO to show Bowman the ropes and for the young LB to learn from? I am sure that TKO has absolutely no problem working extensively with Bowman during OTA's and training camp. That is the ideal situation if you ask me. Spikes had one of his most productive seasons of his career in 2010, and there is no reason to believe that we will see a dramatic drop off from him come 2011. He only makes the defense and the locker room that much better. I honestly believe that he has also helped make Patrick Willis the best MLB in the NFL. Under the tutilage of Spikes, Willis has become a perennial All-Pro performer, a player that it already a sure shot Hall of Famer. What else does this front office need?
I think that Niners Nation as one of the best outlets for 49ers fans should stand up together and support Takeo, push hard on blog land for the 49ers to immediately re-sign him, and put pressure on the powers to be so that TKO is in the 49ers uniform for at least the 2011 season. TKO and the 49ers fans have a lot in common. He hasn't made the playoffs in 13 seasons, and we haven't seen a +.500 team since 2002. Additionally, he is as frustrated and pissed as we are about the lackluster 2010 season. To me, Spikes is the voice of the 49er fan, he represents all that is good about football and about being a 49er. He bleeds red and gold as we do, and will do everything in his power to get this team back on top next season.
The time is now. Chant with me "We want TKO in11'", "We want TKO in 11'"
Whose with me?
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors.
56 comments
|
4 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Are you guys
seeing the entire thread? For some reason it is showing up as cut off on my laptop.
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 2, 2011 10:34 PM PST reply actions
it look's fine.
by the way, it’s “who’s with me” not “whose with me”.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
Please bring him back
He is one of my faves and deserves to be here, he’s a great guy too. We need leadership and P-Willie is not a vocal, loud type. I chose the first one as well. No way that we don’t bring him back.
I am getting pissed here
When i go to edit the fanpost it shows the entire thread. However, when i go to view the threat it cuts off at the Kwame Harris paragraph. Can someone help me? Or tell me why it is doing that? Or if your able to view the entire thread or not?
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 2, 2011 10:43 PM PST reply actions
not sure what's up
When I edited it to move to the front page, this was all I saw. Email me (ninersnation@gmail.com) whatever else you were gonna include and I can try and paste it in.
by David Fucillo on Jan 2, 2011 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
Just sent you an email with the entire thread
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 2, 2011 10:50 PM PST up reply actions
Saw it cut off
when I wasn’t signed in. As soon as I connected with FB, the full thread showed up. Weird.
Fooch fixed it!!!
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 2, 2011 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
I hope so.
This thread came from the heart. And, hopefully he knows that 49er fans support him 100 percent, or at least near 100 percent!
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 2, 2011 10:59 PM PST up reply actions
Would anything surprise you at this point?
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 2, 2011 10:50 PM PST up reply actions
I think the 49ers have enough $$..
To give him a nice deal. I would think the ball would be in his court.
Baalke Billick 2011
"Derek Smith is #1 in Backfield Penetrations"
He
has already stated that if it was up to him he would have signed an extension during training camp. I take TKO on his word, he sounds like a straight speaking individual. Things might have changed over the course of the season, but i really think that this is the place he wants to be
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 2, 2011 10:56 PM PST up reply actions
Well, one thing about the Yorks..
is if they like a player, they usually find a way to keep him. BY stuck around way beyond his prime.
I see Takeo back next season.
Remember, I’m The Rat.
Baalke Billick 2011
"Derek Smith is #1 in Backfield Penetrations"
#bringbacktakeo
red and gold is what i bleed
more wins what i need its how i feed
superbowl is what we compete
5-0 we undefeat
so bow down and kiss the feet
by swagger on Jan 2, 2011 10:56 PM PST via mobile reply actions
he brings more then on field play to this team.
I think he helped to keep the team together through all the crap this year.
and he had a great year.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
If they don't sign him to an extension
I’m ready to start sharpening the pitchforks for the mob scene.
i always keep my pitchfork sharp.
just a symptom of growing up in the York regime.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
Don't care if he's 34.
He had a great year. Awesome leadership and major impact on the field. Bring him back.
One Of The Few
Bright spots on this dreary franchise. His will to win, work ethic, personality, and leadership is very needed on this team. He is one of the true leaders on a team with very few.
Give him two more years
He has earned it and I want him in there. He needs to be a part of turning this thing around here. Just the fact that he wants to stay here with the mess the team is speaks volumes. He’s the kind of guy I’d want on a team, a character, team-first guy. He also had a very solid season, and when it gets turned around he needs to be here.
The guy keeps himself in great shape...
plus he is the vocal leader of the D & the Young guys look up to him & Justin for leadership & Pat seems to be at ease when TKO is right alongside him. What more do you want from, plus its not like he is going to demand a whole lot of money
Keep him but work Bowman in a bunch too.
Keep them both fresh
Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will be judged by only one thing -- the result. -Lombardi
Last off season, I was a strong advocate for a youth movement...
Even before training camp started, I advocated waiving Michael Lewis (who ended up quitting on us anyway) and Barry Sims in favor of younger players. However, I felt then, and feel even more strongly now, that TKO MUST be a part of this team. He is not only still playing playing at a high level, he’s supplying invaluable leadership on the field and in the locker room. One of my faves…
Jed, if you’re reading this, we MUST have TKO back in 2011!!!!!!!!!
After all was said and done, a lot more got said than done.
BRING TAKEO BACK!!
he will play a big role in us making the playoffs next year and he’s a guy that all the young guys look up to
do the right thing Jed and the rest of the FO!!
by 49erEmpire on Jan 2, 2011 11:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Takeo is my favorite 49er.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter | SB Nation Bay Area | SaberCats Examiner | Niners Nation | FTF Mod
TKO!!!
i voted Bowman, by accident…. dumb ipad… anyways, TKO, nothing but respect, and this guy comes out ready to play every game. really feel for this guy, who has yet to experience post season lifestyle throughout his career.
Losing TKO would blow chunks
Get the man some DB help and our defense will be insane
by LADubbz45 on Jan 3, 2011 12:31 AM PST via mobile reply actions
losing Spikes won't help
the niners strong point on defense is the linebacking corps. If Takeo leaves it weakens the niners defense he helps preventing the run, if we lose him the run prevention gets worse just like the pass defense. we just need to focus on the secondary by re-signing Spikes we can keep it that way.
by ninersgiantspride on Jan 3, 2011 12:44 AM PST reply actions
correction...
If Takeo is 34 now, then he would have been 26 (not 28) in 2002. And, oh yeah, give him 2 more years; he should actually come cheap considering his age at LB would scare away most teams. His second year would be mostly for mentoring and reserve play (Bowman must start by then). PS- Bowman played excellent today, Losing Spikes would not be the end of the world.
TKO , for G.M. he know's football ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
The Niners
need to take a page from the patriots playbook and move forward with young talent. Takeo had one of his best years as a pro, but he is at the end of his rope physically and we would be smart to allow our younger players a chance to shine.
Pats won titles with vets, so Im missing the point of referencing them.
Jealous cuz fiends got they work and complained.....
Who says he's at the end of his rope?
He’s had no physical drop-off. In fact, he basically had a career year.
No more mock draft sig for now...
Yes, you are right.
Takeo had his best year. I would be willing to bet that next year will be different. The pats have won with vets, but they always know when to cut the older guys loose right before they start falling off. I love Takeo! Even our organization has a successful history of letting go of players at the peak of their careers in order to move forward (see Joe Montana and Jerry Rice). It is not a knock against Spikes, but it is an appropriate decision if you intend on staying competitive year in and year out.
Does the names Fred Taylor (12 seasons) and Alge Crumpler (11 seasons) mean anything?
The Pats get a lot out of veteran discards. They have a system and they look for players to fill the roles. They also work the draft like no other team. They have 7 picks in the first 3 rounds of the next draft, I believe.
We don't a player ready to take over for him yet
Bowman might be that guy but he won’t be ready next year
by smileyman on Jan 3, 2011 10:56 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I voted to keep him.
But props for being the only one of 60 willing to go up and support your position even with every single comment going against you.
My adopted son: Jose Casilla.
I'm sure that you now wish to immediately go and vote for him in the Community Prospect Lists.
An increase in production says he stays.
That’s just my $.02
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter | SB Nation Bay Area | SaberCats Examiner | Niners Nation | FTF Mod
I want TKO to go to the playoffs!
He’s never been to the post season and he, along with Justin Smith, deserve nothing less than to play deep into January and compete for a Championship. Hopefully he will be the difference in helping our team get there.
TKO!
If our office re-signs TKO, then maybe i’ll start having some faith in them again. If they don’t it speaks volumes as to their football intelligence, or lack of it. Re-sign him Now! Before any other team prys him away from us, like Seattle would probably like to do!
Jay Cruise
Holistic Healing Mind Body Spirit Arthritis Relief
Love this thread!
As a huge Ducks and Niner fan I got a special spot for TKO. I just hope he is ready to get re signed and for Auburn to lose! GO DUCKS GO TKO!!!! THIS GUY IS AWESOME!
Californa is world PVP at it's finest.
Just Emailed TKO
to tell him what we on niners nation think of him. Hopefully, he will get back; will share if he does!!
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 3, 2011 10:14 PM PST reply actions
i'm sure Jed will read this at some point
since apparently he likes to “guage fan reaction”.
anyway Jed, i voted for the third option. expect flaming poop at your front door if Takeo isn’t re-signed, and you should make Westbrook an offer too (assuming the new coach actually plans to use him, otherwise it would just be mean.)
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
Plus the intangibles
1) As a veteran high-level LB, he probably teaching Willis important insights along the way, which is a good thing.
2) The karma of this poor guy, playing on the Bungles, the Bills, a losing Philly team, and then working his rear off for us – as he is still playing at a very respectable level, it would be wrong to turn him out when we’re turning it around.
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Niners Nation
Related FanShots on Niners Nation
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Former high-school star Brian Banks does serious time on trumped-up charge, now hopes for an NFL shot
- Former ‘idiot kicker’ Mike Vanderjagt in trouble after accosting junior-high heckler
- Adrian Peterson blows teammates away in footraces; appears to be on the mend
- UPDATE: Charlie Sheen didn’t buy Lawrence Taylor’s Super Bowl ring
- Alex Smith gets blown up by Jon Beason over Cam Newton comments
