Revamped and amped From: Sporting News | Date: June 23, 2003| Author: | Copyright The Sporting News Jun 23, 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

An upgraded defense-featuring linebacker Takeo Spikes, who has the power to rattle helmets and the speed to cover receivers-will push the Bills into playoff contention

The folks seated behind the visitors' bench at Ralph Wilson Stadium delight in getting inside an enemy player's Riddell, peppering opponents with language more suited for The Sopranos than SportsCenter.

But when linebacker Takeo Spikes traveled to the Ralph with the Bengals for the season finale last December, the Bills' 12th Man opted for a different strategy: love. They were intent on making Spikes feel at home.

"I wondered ...

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