Shawne Merriman Now A Buffalo Bill

[Juviebest]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/13/shawne-merriman-is-done-in-san-diego/

[Juviebest]

I say it's low risk high reward once he gets released.

[Gtown Purple]

I'll ask the same question I do for every other "we need this guy" thread. Who gets cut to make room for him? Our linebacker corps is solid.

[PuRock]

Lights out on Merriman. He can't stay healthy without PEDs (one man's opinion). Seems like a good fit for ..mmmmmm....The Jets?

[berad]

I'd say high-risk/low-reward..

Merriman is looking for the big contract, that's why he was whining in SD. His play has dropped off [i]significantly[/i] since he got caught for steroids. He's a shell of the player he once was and I would select nearly all of the LBs on our team, right now, before him. He won't be worth the money, he won't be worth the effort.

No way.

[Juviebest]

As to who he would replace...maybe Divens? He hasn't done much.

I think if he was given a small deal to finish the season. He would play his best in hopes of a big contract, like an audition for next season. Let him tear it up for us this season only.

[berad]

Why wouldn't he put that kind of effort up in San Diego, then?

Shawn Merriman, at age 26, is [i]already[/i] washed up. He was good when he was getting away with it, now he is a non-factor.

[Juviebest]

4-3 defense they run doesn't fit his skills, or he just lost all his skills, haha. He def wasn't happy in SD though bc of his contract.

[berad]

[quote name='Juviebest' timestamp='1286994823' post='506680']
4-3 defense they run doesn't fit his skills, or he just lost all his skills, haha. He def wasn't happy in SD though bc of his contract.
[/quote]

I guess we'll agree to disagree. I don't have any confidence or respect for Shawn Merriman - he's soft, overrated [i](now and then)[/i], and has a big mouth. He may have potential to return to his mid-2000s form but I don't see it.

EDIT - if you can't tell, I really don't like Merriman. I may not be the best person to banter with on the subject haha. I really do not like him..

But there's a reason that San Diego will not sign him to the long-term deal he wants. They did so for Marcus McNeil but not Merriman. Very curious. I think that says a lot.

[JO_75]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1286994308' post='506676']
Why wouldn't he put that kind of effort up in San Diego, then?

Shawn Merriman, at age 26, is [i]already[/i] washed up. He was good when he was getting away with it, now he is a non-factor.
[/quote]

Exactly. No to Merriman there is no room for him on the team. AS mentioned already, Merriman will be a low risk high reward. I can see some team who is close to making the playoffs, or at least will be contending for a playoff spot make a push for him, like The Patriots, Texans, Giants, Tampa, Arizona, and heck maybe even San Fran.

[Bltravens]

Merriman hasnt been even been good since 07...and pretty sure Rivera runs a multiple front defense so its not like Merriman was stuck in a Tampa 2 defense.

[Shawn`]

Although a lot of linebackers look really good playing under Ray Lewis. I'm not a big fan of Shawne Merriman, hasn't been good since the steroid thing. Which makes one wonder.

I'll take Suggs and JJ over Merriman any day of the week.

[AwakenTheDemon]

People still think Merriman is effective? His first three seasons were great, and since then... well, we all know that story. Merriman can complain all he wants, but maybe he should think of something first:

Maybe San Diego won't give him his big contract because *gasp* he's not worth that kind of money.

Sorry Shawne, but you can't rest of the laurels of your first three seasons.

[PuRock]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1286995288' post='506683']
I guess we'll agree to disagree. I don't have any confidence or respect for Shawn Merriman - he's soft, overrated [i](now and then)[/i], and has a big mouth. He may have potential to return to his mid-2000s form but I don't see it.

EDIT - if you can't tell, I really don't like Merriman. I may not be the best person to banter with on the subject haha. I really do not like him..

But there's a reason that San Diego will not sign him to the long-term deal he wants. They did so for Marcus McNeil but not Merriman. Very curious. I think that says a lot.
[/quote]

I agree with you as well. I remember last season watching him play and he just wasn't a factor off the edge in any game I watched. He wasn't even a force that had to be contained. He was just getting mauled by OL men left and right.

Glad to see Barnes find a home in San Diego. He might be able to find his niche there with Merriman out. Might become a great pass rushing LB we all hoped he was going to become here.

[Jamal]

I think Merriman could be productive in our system. Especially paired with Suggs. But he will demand more money than hes worth.

Merriman is probably a notch better in pass-rushing compared to JJ, but JJ is the better football player IMO, and a lot cheaper.

[AsianRice]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1286993262' post='506666']
Lights out on Merriman. He can't stay healthy without PEDs (one man's opinion). Seems like a good fit for ..mmmmmm....[b]The Jets?[/b]
[/quote]
yep, he's a great candidate for the Jets recruiting agenda.

[Bullrush]

They actually picked up Barnes to take his spot. So no thanks. Merriman is shot, done.

[JonM229]

Merriman is average without roids

[Ed_Reed20]

Merriman is still playing football?

[J-man]

Nope, we will need that money to sign Ngata

[darklight1216]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1287006876' post='506807']
Merriman is still playing football?
[/quote]
Not really; he's just there...sometimes.

[Shammy]

He'lle go to washington

[Defence_Is_Salvation]

I don't think we could go wrong here. Suggs and Merriman would create a nightmare pass rush. The DL in SD sure ain't wait it is here in Baltimore . We need more sacks and/or QB pressures.

However, Jets will no doubt be the front runner in getting him.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Defence_Is_Salvation' timestamp='1287016415' post='506870']
I don't think we could go wrong here. Suggs and Merriman would create a nightmare pass rush. The DL in SD sure ain't wait it is here in Baltimore . We need more sacks and/or QB pressures.

However, Jets will no doubt be the front runner in getting him.
[/quote]

Merriman doesn't provide a pass rush anymore. Just to put things in perspective, Suggs had a career-low 4.5 sacks last year. That number by itself is more than Merriman has put up in two full seasons and this one combined.

Someone else can sign "Lights Outs".

[SnOoPy]

He'll be in a Jets uniform in no time.

[Defence_Is_Salvation]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1287017955' post='506888']
Merriman doesn't provide a pass rush anymore. Just to put things in perspective, Suggs had a career-low 4.5 sacks last year. That number by itself is more than Merriman has put up in two full seasons and this one combined.

Someone else can sign "Lights Outs".
[/quote]

I agree that he doesn't at SD, but maybe he'd have more of a chance with our DL to succeed. Merriman was best when J. Williams and Castillo were performing in my opinion.

Suggs wasn't in form last year. We'll see how he goes this year.

My money is still on the Jets signing him.

[True]

While I think the chances of the Ravens signing him are slim, I'll play devil's advocate.

After testing for steroids he still had 17 sacks after missing the first four games, and then had 12.5 sacks the next year. He missed 2008 with a knee injury and was recovering the next year as well. He's had some minor injuries this year, but once fully healthy and if he can successfully pass a physical, he maybe worth a try. Playing with a strong defensive front that can handle most offensive lines, he could be used as a situational 3rd down pass rusher or an blitz plays.

A good point is that he's still relatively young at 26 (unlike Trevor Pryce who's age caught up to him) and could help this team in the pass rush which has generated only 8 sacks this year. Having someone play off the edge would really help and could fit in nicely in Mattison's scheme because outside of Suggs and Johnson there isn't anyone who is a huge threat in getting to the QB. Give a veteran's minimum for the year and maybe give him a shot..

But again, realistically don't see it happening.

[Andrew Glass]

Merriman can still be aeffective player when he wants to, He's battled alot of injuries since he was caught with steroids which makes you wonder. It would be nice if they signed him for something not to bad but I don't see it. 20 bucks he goes to the jets.

[flynismo]

[quote name='Juviebest' timestamp='1286992861' post='506661']<br />I say it's low risk high reward once he gets released.<br />[/quote]

you consider signing Syringue Merriman low risk? Really?

And i see very little reward factor in signing an already washed up has been and giving away someone else's roster spot for him.

[flynismo]

[quote name='True' timestamp='1287021018' post='506921']<br />While I think the chances of the Ravens signing him are slim, I'll play devil's advocate.<br /><br />After testing for steroids he still had 17 sacks after missing the first four games, and then had 12.5 sacks the next year. He missed 2008 with a knee injury and was recovering the next year as well. He's had some minor injuries this year, but once fully healthy and if he can successfully pass a physical, he maybe worth a try. Playing with a strong defensive front that can handle most offensive lines, he could be used as a situational 3rd down pass rusher or an blitz plays. <br /><br />A good point is that he's still relatively young at 26 (unlike Trevor Pryce who's age caught up to him) and could help this team in the pass rush which has generated only 8 sacks this year. Having someone play off the edge would really help and could fit in nicely in Mattison's scheme because outside of Suggs and Johnson there isn't anyone who is a huge threat in getting to the QB. Give a veteran's minimum for the year and maybe give him a shot..<br /><br />But again, realistically don't see it happening.<br />[/quote]


you must not have seen him on the field last year...he has lost nealry all of the speed/explosiveness that made him such a threat early in his career (well, that, and the roids).