Merriman goes to IR

SirClintonPortis · 10-13-2010, 04:18 PM

He won't look good here because we don't have a nose tackle here.

GTripp0012 · 10-13-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

He won't look good here because we don't have a nose tackle here.

How would you explain our linebackers both looking good and actually being statistically productive even though, as you correctly point out, we've now struggled at the nose tackle position in four of five games?

Ruhskins · 10-13-2010, 04:45 PM

Whatever team Merriman goes to next, will sign him for cheap. He has a LOT to prove, especially given his steroids past. Given all of this and his ties to the area, I wouldn't mind seeing him here under those conditions. As people say, a change of scenery can help a player out and I wouldn't mind having a player with 3-4 experience.

SFREDSKIN · 10-13-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Whatever team Merriman goes to next, will sign him for cheap. He has a LOT to prove, especially given his steroids past. Given all of this and his ties to the area, I wouldn't mind seeing him here under those conditions. As people say, a change of scenery can help a player out and I wouldn't mind having a player with 3-4 experience.

His story could be like Landry's where lots of people, (including myself) were down on him and look at him now. Merriman in my opinion at a low cost salary is worth the gamble. By the way I use to manufacture/purify HGH at a Biotech company here in the Bay area back in the 80's and I'm sure that our product is the one finding it's way around in the black market. An ex-employee got busted a few years ago by the FBI for stealing and selling it at a gym.

GridIron26 · 10-13-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Whatever team Merriman goes to next, will sign him for cheap. He has a LOT to prove, especially given his steroids past. Given all of this and his ties to the area, I wouldn't mind seeing him here under those conditions. As people say, a change of scenery can help a player out and I wouldn't mind having a player with 3-4 experience.

I would not mind giving him a chance, as well.. We will lose nothing if we get him for cheap..

skins89moss · 10-14-2010, 06:24 AM

Who knows Merriman is from Maryland maybe it could be a coming home party just like D-Hall. I think Merriman is a Redskins fan and if we signed him it would be a contract with incentives based on playing time and production. I hope we give Jeremy Jarmon more playing time this season.

2BIG2BSKINNY · 10-14-2010, 07:41 AM

I read the whole thread and think both opinions are true...He is done, but may be worth a look for depth... At a low cost we can pick up a system backer. Think about it! Is he better than Henson and Wilson...maybe. I think one man gang is going to be good but he is not protected from injury...Then Carter would be at OLB!

Get him if he is healthy and see what you got... low cost maybe high reward. At least he knows the 3-4 defense!

Monkeydad · 10-14-2010, 09:34 AM

If he's willing to be a role player or backup at first and work his way up the depth chart...with no attention given to his past accomplishments (none lately), then sure...sign him and see what he can do.

Shanahan won't give him a free pass. If he works his way back to his early-career form and cracks the starting lineup...GREAT. If not, don't let him on the field as a liability.

He's only 26, right?

MTK · 10-14-2010, 09:36 AM

I heard he's only 26.

Chico23231 · 10-14-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I heard he's only 26.

acts like 17...thats a problem

SFREDSKIN · 10-14-2010, 10:56 AM

The rise and fall of Shawne Merriman - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

CultBrennan59 · 10-14-2010, 02:21 PM

Shawn Merriman is a bust, simply because he was caught doing steroids, when he was at his best, he had taken steroids. When he was caught his sacks went down drastically. Now at 26, I feel he's kind of washed up.

We really don't have a need for him.

mooby · 10-14-2010, 02:50 PM

Do we really need proof that he was juicing? I mean come on, he was suspended for using steroids back in the day. And this was after there were rumors that he was juicing. And ever since then, he's had knee/other injuries, and has become a shell of his former self.

I mean what more proof do guys need? You want us to go to his house and find the empty needles? Doubtful he has those anymore.

GusFrerotte · 10-15-2010, 10:46 PM

Why do we need him? The D is OK and playing very physical. You want a NT, or another DT, just draft one or get a young FA, not someone on the downslide of his career.

DCtoAZ · 10-16-2010, 05:37 AM

Why not give him a shot if it cost us nothing ? We def have issues at the LB depth position so how can you say we don't need him simply for depth ... i really do think this guy has something left in the tank especially for a vet minimum ??

10-13-2010, 04:18 PM	#1
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Merriman goes to IR He won't look good here because we don't have a nose tackle here. __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

10-13-2010, 04:45 PM	#3
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,378	Re: Merriman goes to IR Whatever team Merriman goes to next, will sign him for cheap. He has a LOT to prove, especially given his steroids past. Given all of this and his ties to the area, I wouldn't mind seeing him here under those conditions. As people say, a change of scenery can help a player out and I wouldn't mind having a player with 3-4 experience. __________________ R.I.P. #21

10-14-2010, 06:24 AM	#6
skins89moss Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,634	Re: Merriman goes to IR Who knows Merriman is from Maryland maybe it could be a coming home party just like D-Hall. I think Merriman is a Redskins fan and if we signed him it would be a contract with incentives based on playing time and production. I hope we give Jeremy Jarmon more playing time this season. __________________ www.islandstyleflowers.com Home of the Hawaiian Foam Flowers and Kukui Nut Leis. Great selections and best prices. Redskins Fan Since 1972

10-14-2010, 07:41 AM	#7
2BIG2BSKINNY Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 214	Re: Merriman goes to IR I read the whole thread and think both opinions are true...He is done, but may be worth a look for depth... At a low cost we can pick up a system backer. Think about it! Is he better than Henson and Wilson...maybe. I think one man gang is going to be good but he is not protected from injury...Then Carter would be at OLB! Get him if he is healthy and see what you got... low cost maybe high reward. At least he knows the 3-4 defense!

10-14-2010, 09:34 AM	#8
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Merriman goes to IR If he's willing to be a role player or backup at first and work his way up the depth chart...with no attention given to his past accomplishments (none lately), then sure...sign him and see what he can do. Shanahan won't give him a free pass. If he works his way back to his early-career form and cracks the starting lineup...GREAT. If not, don't let him on the field as a liability. He's only 26, right? __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

10-14-2010, 09:36 AM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Merriman goes to IR I heard he's only 26. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-14-2010, 10:56 AM	#11
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Merriman goes to IR The rise and fall of Shawne Merriman - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

10-14-2010, 02:21 PM	#12
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Merriman goes to IR Shawn Merriman is a bust, simply because he was caught doing steroids, when he was at his best, he had taken steroids. When he was caught his sacks went down drastically. Now at 26, I feel he's kind of washed up. We really don't have a need for him. __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

10-14-2010, 02:50 PM	#13
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: Merriman goes to IR Do we really need proof that he was juicing? I mean come on, he was suspended for using steroids back in the day. And this was after there were rumors that he was juicing. And ever since then, he's had knee/other injuries, and has become a shell of his former self. I mean what more proof do guys need? You want us to go to his house and find the empty needles? Doubtful he has those anymore.

10-15-2010, 10:46 PM	#14
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Merriman goes to IR Why do we need him? The D is OK and playing very physical. You want a NT, or another DT, just draft one or get a young FA, not someone on the downslide of his career.

10-16-2010, 05:37 AM	#15
DCtoAZ Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 44 Posts: 623	Re: Merriman goes to IR Why not give him a shot if it cost us nothing ? We def have issues at the LB depth position so how can you say we don't need him simply for depth ... i really do think this guy has something left in the tank especially for a vet minimum ?? __________________ "F*CK THE DALLAS JUMBOTRON" NFC EAST CHAMPS RG3 will be back & #12 can run the show until hes ready.We are young w depth. 23,59,89 will all be back.Alfred Morris aka Diesel Hybrid ! @DCtoAZ81 ...2013 NFC CHAMPS

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