In four seasons with the Patriots, Spikes was an effective playmaker on the field, but he was often limited by injuries. The Patriots also got flak for rumors that Spikes' lateness to meetings and work ethic contributed to his mysterious placement on injured reserve this past season.
That talk and feeling of rejection needled Spikes to the point of making a reference to the recent Oscar-winning Best Picture "12 Years A Slave." His other goal: Trying to help the Bills sweep his old team in division play:
