Shawne Merriman (1 Viewer)

[cracKer]

Highlights

Check out the play against Peyton Manning at around 1:18

It's amazing when guys this big move that fast. If there were odds on leading the league in sacks, I'd have to put him right up there at the top.

:monster:

 

[Chaos Commish]

It's amazing when guys this big move that fast. If there were odds on leading the league in sacks, I'd have to put him right up there at the top.:monster:

Well crap. I'm in two IDP redrafts and we've discussed Merriman a few times. I love him despite the 3-4 OLB production knock. I've been very willing to reach for him if necessary. Get this. The serpentine redraft (other is an auction), went like this.Bulluck late 5thVilma mid 6thPeterson late 6thUrlacher early 7thEdwards mid 7thLewis mid 7thZThomas mid 7thTatupu early 8thADavis early 8thMERRIMAN early 8th10th LB off the board, and I'm just stunned. The word's out on this guy. I have a few LBs ranked higher than him (LB16) and I am very high on him. The thing I was hoping for though was a 13th or 14th rounder with value. I think there's been too much hype.

 

[Bob_Magaw]

when guys this big move that fast...

nice ring to it... sounds like a fox worlds most dangerous videos title

few players in the league could you say they have a chance to get 15-20 sacks... LT & derrick thomas are two of better sack artist LBs i've ever seen & he could better their season sack bests...

* one of the best bull rushes in the league... i'd think he is unblockable for RBs in blitz pickup...

 

[eddy13]

Did anyone notice that Merriman was in on first and second downs buton 3rd downs they would take him out! . Isn't he there best pass rusher so why take him out on third...

 

[Slinger]

Did anyone notice that Merriman was in on first and second downs buton 3rd downs they would take him out! . Isn't he there best pass rusher so why take him out on third...

Preason, gotta mix it up.

 

[eddyknights]

Did anyone notice that Merriman was in on first and second downs buton 3rd downs they would take him out! . Isn't he there best pass rusher so why take him out on third...

Preason, gotta mix it up.

I hope thats the case

 

[cr8f]

Did anyone notice that Merriman was in on first and second downs buton 3rd downs they would take him out! . Isn't he there best pass rusher so why take him out on third...

For who? Who was in instead?

 

[cracKer]

Did anyone notice that Merriman was in on first and second downs buton 3rd downs they would take him out! . Isn't he there best pass rusher so why take him out on third...

For who? Who was in instead?

I don't think it'd matter. They were likely giving Merriman some time off while taking a look at others (or another) in the same situation. I wouldn't read too much into this. No way you take this guy out on passing downs.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

It wasn't all that unusual for Merriman to come out on third and long last year. He still got ten sacks.

The Chargers use Shaun Phillips in passing situations. Either Foley or Merriman comes out.

 

[eddyknights]

It wasn't all that unusual for Merriman to come out on third and long last year. He still got ten sacks.The Chargers use Shaun Phillips in passing situations. Either Foley or Merriman comes out.

Thats stupid taking out your best guy on third downs.... So your saying Philips they consider to be a better pass rusher.... So does this mean that Merriman is a 2 down backer

 

[Slinger]

Did anyone notice that Merriman was in on first and second downs buton 3rd downs they would take him out! . Isn't he there best pass rusher so why take him out on third...

Preason, gotta mix it up.

Preseason*

 

[FantasyGuru#1]

pre-season huh.. Well why is it today he still not there on third down

 

[FantasyGuru#1]

anyone else have input on this.....

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Here's the pick from the Seahawks game.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1VZjRQRW8AM

 

[Slinger]

anyone else have input on this.....

He's by far the best defensive player on the team and they will have him on the field as much as possible. Teams always mix it up in preseason. Don't look too much into it. He's a stud and that should transfer over to his FF-numbers.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

The guy who will definitely be on the field in third and long is Shaun Phillips. Last year, either Merriman or Foley came out. There may have been some concerns about Merriman in pass coverage as a rookie. He looked pretty good in coverage against the Seahawks, though.

 

[a_rackowski]

The thing about Merriman is he is a big enough man that they can put him anywhere in that front 6 and he can rush the passer. Anywhere on the DL or either OLB spot - if the job is to rush the passer - Merriman can do it.

 

[redman]

The thing about Merriman is he is a big enough man that they can put him anywhere in that front 6 and he can rush the passer. Anywhere on the DL or either OLB spot - if the job is to rush the passer - Merriman can do it.

Agreed, which also means that the offense must account for him. That's at leats one more blocker assigned to his side of the field who would otherwise be running a passing route. I have a feeling he's going to be on the field this year on 3rd downs far more often than not.

 

[cr8f]

The thing about Merriman is he is a big enough man that they can put him anywhere in that front 6 and he can rush the passer. Anywhere on the DL or either OLB spot - if the job is to rush the passer - Merriman can do it.

Agreed, which also means that the offense must account for him. That's at leats one more blocker assigned to his side of the field who would otherwise be running a passing route. I have a feeling he's going to be on the field this year on 3rd downs far more often than not.

If Peterson can be all over the field Merriman can too.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

With the Foley injury, Merriman will likely stay on the field in passing situations now.

 

[cr8f]

With the Foley injury, Merriman will likely stay on the field in passing situations now.

He could set a new standard for SLB'ers.

 

[tommyGunZ]

With the Foley injury, Merriman will likely stay on the field in passing situations now.

That's an interesting way to put it.

 

[Slinger]

With the Foley injury, Merriman will likely stay on the field in passing situations now.

He could set a new standard for SLB'ers.

SD don't have anyone listed as a SLB. Instead they list their Outside Linebackers as such. I'm not sure if Merriman plays like a typical SLB or not (covering TE's), but I thought I'd throw that out there.

 

[cr8f]

With the Foley injury, Merriman will likely stay on the field in passing situations now.

He could set a new standard for SLB'ers.

SD don't have anyone listed as a SLB. Instead they list their Outside Linebackers as such. I'm not sure if Merriman plays like a typical SLB or not (covering TE's), but I thought I'd throw that out there.

They can call it whatever they want, but when I see him he is usually over the TE. Seattle does this too but call it left and right OLB.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

“I probably could have had six,” Merriman said. “You look at little things and think you could do a lot better. There was one time where I got up the field too far. I got called offsides on another. I have to correct those things.”

http://chargers.com/news/headlines/merriman-s-sacks.htm

 

[wannabee]

Chargers | Merriman underwent procedure to repair broken nose

Published Mon Sep 25 12:26:00 p.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) KIOZ Rock 105.3 of San Diego reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman revealed during an interview that he suffered multiple fractures to his nose during Week 2 and underwent a procedure to repair the fractures during the club's Bye in Week 3. Merriman is not expected to miss any time due to the injury.