DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection

monk81 · 03-12-2005, 11:30 PM

On NFL TV they interviewed Shawne Merrimen and he said he went to high school with Lavar Arrington's brother. And Lavar came to watch his brother play and met Shawne. And Shawne now talks to Lavar and gets advice, maybe Lavar will put in a good word.......I wouldn't mind drafting him as our DE...........

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-13-2005, 12:25 AM

The problem with Merriman is he's a tweener at DE and is expected to move to outside linebacker once he gets to the NFL. If he adds 15 pounds, he could become a starting DE, but right now he's a nickel DE or OLB.

Unfortunately, OLB is not a position of need for us and we need a starting DE (something Merriman is unlikely to become).

I'd expect us to go after Adam "PacMan" Jones or Antrelle Rolle. So, the only way I see us going after Merriman is if we trade some picks for an additional mid-first round pick. That would probably require trading next year's first rounder, and our two third rounders from this year (assuming we get a third rounder for Gardner).

The Dallas Cowboys are currently the team projected by most scouts to be the team that drafts Merriman. Oh well.

jrocx69 · 03-13-2005, 02:07 AM

i like justin tuck from notre dame. much more solid against the run and will be a true DE even though at the 260lbs range. id expect us to go after a DE instead of a cornerback. if you can get constant pressure from your front four, you CB's wont have to be "shutdown" corners. if you look at the bucs in their hayday, you will see that barber isnt exactly a shutdown corner, nor kelly, but the front four helped them be in the right position for fumbles and tipped balls. (which barber is one of the best at in the NFL) but he is not a very good shutdown corner as far as one on one coverage. if we can produce pressure from our front four, our corners...lbs.... safties... will have a great time sitting and waiting for a big play. so like i said, we need to upgrade the DE position and would prefer to groom our own through the draft. the saying isnt said to waste peoples breathe... "The game is won in the trenches"

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-13-2005, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offiss

Merriman worked out at the combine at 273lbs so I don't think he's a tweener any more, I started a thread about this guy a while back before anyone really heard of him and at the time I compared him to Jason Taylor of the Dolphin's, Taylor is a little taller but Merriman is bigger and stronger, I personally think this guy is the good's, his body type will allow him to add more weight without losing much mobility.

WOW! 273, that's about 10 pounds more than what I thought he weighed. 273 is about an average weight (maybe 5 pounds under) for a DE. How'd he look? Thanks offis for correcting/updating me.

terps and skins · 03-13-2005, 04:54 PM

i really hope that we get this guy...wouldnt it help our cornerbacks if we could pressure the quarterback without blitzing?...

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-13-2005, 07:24 PM

Daniels, Daniels, Daniels... He will provide an added boost when he's back healthy.

mooby · 03-13-2005, 10:12 PM

yeah, you guys didn't seem to notice when daniels was injured we didn't really have any problems at that position. once daniels is back, gregg williams will revive his career.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-13-2005, 10:15 PM

That's exactly why I'm saying there's no point in signing another OR using a draft pick when it is VERY possible we have another Griffin on our hands. He might start the rejuvenation of his career under Williams.

mooby · 03-13-2005, 10:49 PM

i just found out that griffin had like 96 tackles in the regular season. that is a helluva lot for a defensive tackle.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-13-2005, 10:50 PM

On the real... he was EVERYWHERE this year. For the first time in a long time, whenever the defensive unit took the field last year, I was comforted in knowing that they would most likely stop whoever it was.

Island Boy · 03-13-2005, 10:52 PM

Trade down and get picks!!!

John Hasbrouck · 03-13-2005, 11:05 PM

We need a pass rushing DE-would like to see Arrington at weakside DE-he did not like the idea of it when Marvin Lewis wanted to move him there.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-13-2005, 11:07 PM

The way Williams uses people, I think we will see him at DE a lot. I'm sure his "official" position will remain at LB of course, but I bet we see him at DE a LOT.

mooby · 03-13-2005, 11:09 PM

if he didn't like that idea, why would we move him there. why fix what's not broken. lavar arrington had his best seasons as an outside linebacker. the three consecutive pro bowls speak for that.

BDBohnzie · 03-14-2005, 02:22 PM

Merriman must have put on about 30 lbs since last summer...he was listed all year with the Terps at between 245 and 250...and now he's hovering the 275 range.

he's a monster...who may not be there at 9...

03-12-2005, 11:30 PM	#1
monk81 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2,029	DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection On NFL TV they interviewed Shawne Merrimen and he said he went to high school with Lavar Arrington's brother. And Lavar came to watch his brother play and met Shawne. And Shawne now talks to Lavar and gets advice, maybe Lavar will put in a good word.......I wouldn't mind drafting him as our DE........... __________________ "It's absolutely criminal, in my opinion, that Monk has yet to be enshrined (in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame)" Dan Arkush PFW

03-13-2005, 12:25 AM	#2
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 8,317	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection The problem with Merriman is he's a tweener at DE and is expected to move to outside linebacker once he gets to the NFL. If he adds 15 pounds, he could become a starting DE, but right now he's a nickel DE or OLB. Unfortunately, OLB is not a position of need for us and we need a starting DE (something Merriman is unlikely to become). I'd expect us to go after Adam "PacMan" Jones or Antrelle Rolle. So, the only way I see us going after Merriman is if we trade some picks for an additional mid-first round pick. That would probably require trading next year's first rounder, and our two third rounders from this year (assuming we get a third rounder for Gardner). The Dallas Cowboys are currently the team projected by most scouts to be the team that drafts Merriman. Oh well. Last edited by Sheriff Gonna Getcha; 03-13-2005 at 12:33 AM.

03-13-2005, 02:07 AM	#3
jrocx69 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas Age: 32 Posts: 461	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection i like justin tuck from notre dame. much more solid against the run and will be a true DE even though at the 260lbs range. id expect us to go after a DE instead of a cornerback. if you can get constant pressure from your front four, you CB's wont have to be "shutdown" corners. if you look at the bucs in their hayday, you will see that barber isnt exactly a shutdown corner, nor kelly, but the front four helped them be in the right position for fumbles and tipped balls. (which barber is one of the best at in the NFL) but he is not a very good shutdown corner as far as one on one coverage. if we can produce pressure from our front four, our corners...lbs.... safties... will have a great time sitting and waiting for a big play. so like i said, we need to upgrade the DE position and would prefer to groom our own through the draft. the saying isnt said to waste peoples breathe... "The game is won in the trenches"

03-13-2005, 04:54 PM	#5
terps and skins Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 29	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection i really hope that we get this guy...wouldnt it help our cornerbacks if we could pressure the quarterback without blitzing?...

03-13-2005, 07:24 PM	#6
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,134	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection Daniels, Daniels, Daniels... He will provide an added boost when he's back healthy. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-13-2005, 10:12 PM	#7
mooby MVP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NoVa Age: 25 Posts: 11,209	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection yeah, you guys didn't seem to notice when daniels was injured we didn't really have any problems at that position. once daniels is back, gregg williams will revive his career.

03-13-2005, 10:15 PM	#8
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,134	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection That's exactly why I'm saying there's no point in signing another OR using a draft pick when it is VERY possible we have another Griffin on our hands. He might start the rejuvenation of his career under Williams. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-13-2005, 10:49 PM	#9
mooby MVP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NoVa Age: 25 Posts: 11,209	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection i just found out that griffin had like 96 tackles in the regular season. that is a helluva lot for a defensive tackle.

03-13-2005, 10:50 PM	#10
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,134	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection On the real... he was EVERYWHERE this year. For the first time in a long time, whenever the defensive unit took the field last year, I was comforted in knowing that they would most likely stop whoever it was. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-13-2005, 10:52 PM	#11
Island Boy Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Age: 32 Posts: 30	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection Trade down and get picks!!! __________________ If life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. And try to find somebody who's life gives them vodka, and have a party.

03-13-2005, 11:05 PM	#12
John Hasbrouck Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 180	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection We need a pass rushing DE-would like to see Arrington at weakside DE-he did not like the idea of it when Marvin Lewis wanted to move him there.

03-13-2005, 11:07 PM	#13
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,134	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection The way Williams uses people, I think we will see him at DE a lot. I'm sure his "official" position will remain at LB of course, but I bet we see him at DE a LOT. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-13-2005, 11:09 PM	#14
mooby MVP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NoVa Age: 25 Posts: 11,209	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection if he didn't like that idea, why would we move him there. why fix what's not broken. lavar arrington had his best seasons as an outside linebacker. the three consecutive pro bowls speak for that.

03-14-2005, 02:22 PM	#15
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 34 Posts: 4,372	Re: DE Shawne Merriman......Redskin Connection Merriman must have put on about 30 lbs since last summer...he was listed all year with the Terps at between 245 and 250...and now he's hovering the 275 range. he's a monster...who may not be there at 9... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

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