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More a comment on the Bills than anything else. Not a smart move. I never said nobody would want him. A smart team lets him clear waivers. He's not going to be worth what he'll get paid by the Bills. Let the Chargers pick up the tab, or let somebody else deal with it.
I remember him coming back after the suspension and the first game back was against the Bills and he absolutely destroyed them.We could argue whether or not the roids contributed to his later physical breakdown, but I think that you're right in that he played well after the suspension until the injuries started to mount. He doesn't seem the same physically.Really not all that happy to get him as a Bills fan since I can't stand his attitude and the fact that he's a cheater. They do need LB help badly though and I can understand why they'd want to give him a chance.
what's the smarter move? not making any moves and trying to go 0-16?More a comment on the Bills than anything else. Not a smart move. I never said nobody would want him. A smart team lets him clear waivers. He's not going to be worth what he'll get paid by the Bills. Let the Chargers pick up the tab, or let somebody else deal with it.
False dichotomy. The smarter move would have been letting him go through waivers, or letting someone else pick up the tab. I doubt Merriman will make a big impact on the fortunes of the Bills either way.what's the smarter move? not making any moves and trying to go 0-16?More a comment on the Bills than anything else. Not a smart move. I never said nobody would want him. A smart team lets him clear waivers. He's not going to be worth what he'll get paid by the Bills. Let the Chargers pick up the tab, or let somebody else deal with it.
If Ralph Wilson is willing to foot the bill (and he should since their payroll is so low this year), then what's the downside? Their linebackers are unbelievably bad. Atrociously bad. Their pass rush is non-existent. Merriman probably won't bethe answer, but when you're 0-7, what's the downside other than the money? I'm not aware of Merriman being a lockeroom cancer like Moss. He's the type of guy that can help fire up his teammates. I'm still not a fan of his at all, but other than the money, what does an 0-7 team have to lose here?False dichotomy. The smarter move would have been letting him go through waivers, or letting someone else pick up the tab. I doubt Merriman will make a big impact on the long term fortunes of the Bills either way.what's the smarter move? not making any moves and trying to go 0-16?More a comment on the Bills than anything else. Not a smart move. I never said nobody would want him. A smart team lets him clear waivers. He's not going to be worth what he'll get paid by the Bills. Let the Chargers pick up the tab, or let somebody else deal with it.
If Ralph Wilson is willing to foot the bill (and he should since their payroll is so low this year), then what's the downside? Their linebackers are unbelievably bad. Atrociously bad. Their pass rush is non-existent. Merriman probably won't bethe answer, but when you're 0-7, what's the downside other than the money? I'm not aware of Merriman being a lockeroom cancer like Moss. He's the type of guy that can help fire up his teammates. I'm still not a fan of his at all, but other than the money, what does an 0-7 team have to lose here?False dichotomy. The smarter move would have been letting him go through waivers, or letting someone else pick up the tab. I doubt Merriman will make a big impact on the long term fortunes of the Bills either way.what's the smarter move? not making any moves and trying to go 0-16?More a comment on the Bills than anything else. Not a smart move. I never said nobody would want him. A smart team lets him clear waivers. He's not going to be worth what he'll get paid by the Bills. Let the Chargers pick up the tab, or let somebody else deal with it.
Money and a roster spot. I guess that doesn't mean much to them - but it probably should. Maybe it'll work out. I've seen enough the last couple of years to think it highly unlikely, therefore even the salary he'll get this year represents more of a commitment than I'd want to have. I'd rather have let someone else see if he is indeed out of gas and then maybe bid on him in the offseason. I'd rather have used the roster spot on a developmental guy.Shawne has been very into himself up to now as well, his off field activities were definitely a source of contention between he and the team. It'll be a little tougher for him to do some of the stuff he's accustomed to now that he's away from L.A., but then NYC isn't that far off.
not sure you appreciate how completely awful this Bills defense is.
With the Bears coming up this week? Good luck with that.what's the smarter move? not making any moves and trying to go 0-16?More a comment on the Bills than anything else. Not a smart move. I never said nobody would want him. A smart team lets him clear waivers. He's not going to be worth what he'll get paid by the Bills. Let the Chargers pick up the tab, or let somebody else deal with it.
I'll be honest, the most I've seen of them was this week's 10 minutes of "bonus coverage" against the Chiefs. So maybe a motorless Merriman will help them out?I hope it works out for both parties, it'd be a nice come back story, though of course I'd be somewhat bitter that Merriman couldn't recapture some of his form while still with the Chargers. For those first 2.5 to 3 years Merriman was unbelievable, he totally warped the game around him. I wish he'd have been able to sustain that level because it was fun to watch, even if you loved to hate him.
Even if there was, the Bills would still be well below it. I am all for spending more money to bring in talent; this team desperately needs it. The owners don't even pay the majority of the players salaries; nearly all of it is covered with the broadcasting deals the NFL makes.
Close "15 minutes into his 1st practice with Bills, Shawne Merriman tweaked his right leg and left field."
Wow this has to be a joke.
Merriman on crutches still probably starts ahead of Maybin.
because things were going so well for him in San Diego?
Well, it's still living in San Diego versus living in Buffalo. Let's be realistic here. Plus, I think he was really hopeful to get claimed by either a team that is an actual contender or a team in a nicer climate than Buffalo.
At this point, I would think he needs to focus on getting healthy and getting his career back on track. Worrying about the climate or whether the team is a contender or not seems secondary.
The guy willingly put himself inside Tila Tequilla. Excuse the masses if they doubt the man's ability to use logic.
they could franchise him, but why would they?
Yes.what's the smarter move? not making any moves and trying to go 0-16?
well, they screwed that up regardless of the Merriman decision.Yes.what's the smarter move? not making any moves and trying to go 0-16?More a comment on the Bills than anything else. Not a smart move. I never said nobody would want him. A smart team lets him clear waivers. He's not going to be worth what he'll get paid by the Bills. Let the Chargers pick up the tab, or let somebody else deal with it.
