Takeo Spikes: 49ers Leery of Pro Bowler's recent injury history

Niners in holding pattern with linebackers Trotter, Spikes: "The 49ers visited a while back with Spikes, whom the Eagles released (failed physical) a couple months ago. Spikes, 31, a 10-year veteran, is coming off rotator-cuff surgery after finishing the season on injured reserve. Spikes is listed at 6-2, 242. There are questions whether Spikes can perform the duty of taking on a lot of blockers as part of the job description that comes along with being the strong inside linebacker. Spikes has made two Pro Bowl teams. His last appearance was 2004 with the BillsThe 49ers visited a while back with Spikes, whom the Eagles released (failed physical) a couple months ago. Spikes, 31, a 10-year veteran, is coming off rotator-cuff surgery after finishing the season on injured reserve. Spikes is listed at 6-2, 242. There are questions whether Spikes can perform the duty of taking on a lot of blockers as part of the job description that comes along with being the strong inside linebacker. Spikes has made two Pro Bowl teams. His last appearance was 2004 with the Bills"