LB Picture Gets a Little Clearer

Takeo Spikes has been yapping since he was traded that he was going to be the weakside LB, replacing rookie standout Omar Gaither. Well, now we have the first indication from management that this will be the case.

 

From the Eagles website announcing the departure of Dhani Jones comes this depth chart elaboration of the LBs.

 

“On the weakside, the Eagles traded for Takeo Spikes in March who will enter the post-draft mini-camp as the starter. He will be backed up by 2006 draft pick Omar Gaither, who was the starter at the end of last season, and 2005 draft pick Matt McCoy. In the middle, Gaither will back up veteran Jeremiah Trotter. And on the strongside, Gocong, Bradley and 2006 rookie free agent Tank Daniels will mix it up for the No. 1 spot.”

 

Spikes, Trotter and Gocong. With Gaither presumably platooning with Trotter on passing downs.

 

Interesting. Ironic that the linebacker playing the best at the end of last year has been demoted and isn’t even a starter at this point.