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Sep 07, 1996: -- Spikes Still Out --

DOLPHINS NEWS:

According to a report in the Miami Herald on Saturday, running back Irving Spikes has reinjured his hamstring and will most likely be inactive for Sunday's game in Arizona. This will give running back Karim Abdul-Jabbar the starting job for the second week in a row.

Also in the news today, CB Calvin Jackson is healing quite well and split time with JB Brown at starting cornerback during practice on Friday. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he will probably be available to start on Sunday.

The Herald is also reporting that DT Norman Hand, WR Fred Barnett, WR Kirby Dar Dar, LB O.J. Brigance, RB Irving Spikes, S Michael Stewart, QB Craig Erickson and WR Lamar Thomas are likely to be inactive on Sunday.

My Comments:

I don't think that the team will miss Irving Spikes all that much. Either the line will be able to open the holes and Abdul-Jabbar, Parmalee and McPhail will have a good night or the line will have trouble with Rice and Swann and they won't. The only place the Dolphins could really use Spikes is on kick returns.

However, it appears that Jordan will play on Sunday and will get a chance to return some kicks. This could help out the Dolphins special teams.

Related Info:

• Miami Herald: Dolphins Notebook
• Miami Herald: Sometimes you need a little less finesse