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Spires can become an unrestricted free agent after next season.
Pass rusher is one of the high-paying positions in the NFL, and Spires could stand to earn a nice sum if he performs well. Spires became the Patriots' situational pass rusher off the edge, replacing Chris Slade in that role during the fourth game of the season. He is hoping to show the staff that he can do more than rush the passer. Spires is one of the few remaining draft picks held over from the previous coaching regime. A throwaway Football is a cruel business sometimes.