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Patriots might trade for Merriman (1 Viewer)
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
hmmmm
I know hes been rumored to be moved. I think it wont be until next year where he is back to his old self though. Dudes got 0 sacks this year and looks very ineffective
I know hes been rumored to be moved. I think it wont be until next year where he is back to his old self though. Dudes got 0 sacks this year and looks very ineffective
Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
why are the Pats tied to every trade rumor?
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David Yudkin
Footballguy
Because they have been very active with roster moves, releases, re-signings, and contract extensions in the last 48 hours. Teams normally wouldn't spike that much activitity at the trading deadline if they weren't at least considering making a move.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
English was dinged last night, making a Merriman trade unlikely (IMO) until English is cleared.
Merriman has been a complete shell of his former self this season, but dealing him just to make a deal makes little sense. At least there's the possibility of him getting some explosion back as the season wears on. A draft pick doesn't help the Chargers this year, and they're already thin in the front 7 as is.
Maybe the Pats want Chambers. They can have him for a bucket of balls.
Merriman has been a complete shell of his former self this season, but dealing him just to make a deal makes little sense. At least there's the possibility of him getting some explosion back as the season wears on. A draft pick doesn't help the Chargers this year, and they're already thin in the front 7 as is.
Maybe the Pats want Chambers. They can have him for a bucket of balls.
Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
Doesn't Chambers have a huge contract? I doubt anyone will take on that burden.ETA: CONTRACT INFO: 2009: $4.55 million, 2010: Free Agent
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
hes a UFA after the season, so no
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
I do realize that Merriman had a bad knee injury and obv. that is going to take some time to come back from...
BUT
Does anyone else think that the fact that he got busted juicing (and I assume is no longer juicing), make for a less-Merrimanesque Merriman?
BUT
Does anyone else think that the fact that he got busted juicing (and I assume is no longer juicing), make for a less-Merrimanesque Merriman?
Banger
Footballguy
I think his salary is about $4.5 or $5 mill. Too much for his ability.
Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
Doesn't UFARFA mean a team can beat his current 4.5 million contract to get him if SD doesn't match it? I don't see that happening.ETA: I meant RFA, not UFA, sorry. Chambers is a UFA, not RFA, my mistake.
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Banger
Footballguy
Just? wasn't that 2 years ago?
two of the moves that Pats made were because they had guys on minimum salary benefits and the only way to extend them beyond this season is to waive them and then resign. Banta-Cain has already been resigned.
That seems to be the general consensus around the league. No different than guys like Giambi and Ortiz suddenly becoming very average once they get nabbed and know they are being watched.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
I never said he was just busted...but yeah that was 2 years ago and last year, he was injured. So I do think that it's a valid point that both the knee and the lack of juice are the factors that he's not what he was a few years ago.
No, it means he'll be an unrestricted FA, who is free to negotiate a contract for any amount (at or above the NFL min) and length that is mutually agreeable between him and an NFL team. The $4.5m is what he is being paid this season in the last year of his contract.
thekidd2009
Footballguy
Sure it's got something to do with it. Steroids can do wonders for the average guy and are just as effective for a genetic freak like Merriman. The guy was an absolute monster and was telling everyone that he was the strongest and fastest linebacker to ever play the game. There has to be some data out there to support steroid users and an increased risk in injuries as well. I know your able to lift heavier weights almost instantly, depending on how potent/effective they are. This puts alot more stress on joints and tendons and I would bet that would increase the risk of injury.fasteddie_21 said:
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Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
I was thinking RFA.vandyt said:
David does a great job with Patriots rumors/stories.I'd like to think everyone here thinks of me the same way when it comes to Rick Springfield info. 
David Yudkin
Footballguy
If there IS a salary cap next year, then Merriman is an UFA (if he's not franchised). IIRC, if there IS NO salary cap, then Merriman would be a RFA. It's one of the quirky rules that comes into play without a salary cap. The number of years to become an UFA would go up (which I don't think Merriman would meet).
Wilbur Wood
Footballguy
If one can divorce their minds from events prior to 2009 and just observe Sean Merriman, as the player that he is today, it is painfully obvious that he is nothing more than a below average NFL linebacker
Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
Thanks for the clarification.
