Shawn Merriman Arrested

[Jay Schroeder]

Jones got drafted ahead of em so that isnt really an issue

I think he is talented as well, but he hasn't proven to be the talent that Shawne or Ware are

Someone said early in the post they would rather have Rogers than Merriman

I have to disagree

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

And if somewhat we could have end up with Drew Brees when he left SD, it would have been great.

Every time I see Drew Brees I think about how the Dolphins worked out him and Culpepper and decided Culpepper was the better choice for their QB moving forward. Oops.

[Jay Schroeder]

supposedly he wouldnt take the less guaranteed money they were offering...but yeah....lol

[Jay Schroeder]

side note

The Chargers stock pile talent at rb and qb like none other in recent memory via the draft...

[MTK]

I have a hard time believing Merriman is only 6'1

[T.O.Killa]

My god, what would our defense look like if we had Merriman at SLB. Would that be incredible. Not even sure he can play the position, but wow.

[Dirtbag59]

For what it's worth I think Shawne Merriman should change his sack dance to this.

[Daseal]

Merriman at SLB in a 4-3? Really? He's a 3-4 LB through and through. He is schemed around and is excellent at getting to the QB. If put at LB in a 4-3 or DE in a 4-3 I think he would be far less successful than he has been in the past.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Merriman at SLB in a 4-3? Really? He's a 3-4 LB through and through. He is schemed around and is excellent at getting to the QB. If put at LB in a 4-3 or DE in a 4-3 I think he would be far less successful than he has been in the past.

I agree. Both Merriman and Ware are good players and I do not want to diminish them. But both thrive because of the systems they are in. They are like defensive versions of a "system quarterback."

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Merriman at SLB in a 4-3? Really? He's a 3-4 LB through and through. He is schemed around and is excellent at getting to the QB. If put at LB in a 4-3 or DE in a 4-3 I think he would be far less successful than he has been in the past.

Well I think he could play SLB, maybe I am wrong. For some reason I thought he played MLB in a 4-3. They always said we would have drafted him if we had not lost Champ. I still would love to see him try.

[skins89moss]

We have Orakpo now so no need to even try to get Merriman from the Chargers. We need O-Lineman to make us a Super Bowl contender.

[T.O.Killa]

I was just saying it would be awsome. I think what we need is JC to be the star and we have what we need right now.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I was just saying it would be awsome. I think what we need is JC to be the star and we have what we need right now.

I agree Jason Campbell is going to shine this year do to his learning curve of the WC offense being his 2nd year. He does have the Big Arm, now lets give him time to make the throws.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Merriman at SLB in a 4-3? Really? He's a 3-4 LB through and through. He is schemed around and is excellent at getting to the QB. If put at LB in a 4-3 or DE in a 4-3 I think he would be far less successful than he has been in the past.

Most of the time an OLB in a 3-4 becomes a DE when he switches to a 4-3. Of course it can go either way. Joey Porter for example played OLB when he played in a 4-3 of course that didn't work out for him and when the team switched to a 3-4 he went absolutely nuts in opposing teams backfield.

I'd imagine though that Ware and Merriman go to a DE spot if they ever switch to a 4-3. Merriman though was touted as one of the most versitle players in a long time when he came out in the 2005 draft. So versitle in fact that he spent time at each position in the front 7 of Marylands defense during 2004 (though I don't remember if thats true or not). I think if he had to Merriman could succeed as a 4-3 OLB of course his biggest asset is his ability to get after the passer.

2005 Draft Profile

POSITIVES: Athletic defender who displays great suddenness to his game. Explosive up the field, redirects to ballcarriers and fast moving laterally. Pursues to the flanks with speed, displays outstanding range and the ability to defeat blocks. Breaks down well, tough to knock off his feet and strong at the point of attack. Possesses a closing burst of speed and flashes on the scene. Disciplined in pass coverage, effective in space and fast off the edge when lined up in a three-point stance.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I have a hard time believing Merriman is only 6'1

He's not 6'1". His measured height at the NFL combine (which is statistically obsessed) is 6'4". See it here. I've stood next to the man. I'm 6'3" and he was definitely a bit taller.

Originally Posted by over the mountain

i seen merriman in person too, stood next to him. i was surprised how small he looked and wondered how the hell does he play linebacker in the nfl. this was a few months after the roid suspension.

What kind of beast are you then? I'm not a small dude at all, but I sure felt that way standing next to this guy: