Merriman goes to IR

SFREDSKIN · 10-13-2010, 02:26 PM

I thought this was interesting by Adam S.

Chargers placed linebacker Shawne Merriman on Reserve-Injured with a calf injury.

This means Merriman must be released by the team when he becomes healthy. Career in SD over.

Distinction to be made here: Shawne Merriman can play again this season for another team. But he is finished in San Diego.

Once Merriman is healthy, which could be in a couple weeks, Chargers must release him and he is free to sign with another team this season.

skinsfaninok · 10-13-2010, 02:31 PM

He's a bum, if he wasn't ever on HGH he wouldn't have done anything

freddyg12 · 10-13-2010, 02:32 PM

If not for Alexander playing so well, I think Merriman would be worth a look since he's played as a 3-4 OLB his whole career. I think the guy is about done though, and I bet Shanny doesn't want a dude like him.

Sad for the chargers' fans that their big names are gradually leavin town.

Chico23231 · 10-13-2010, 02:41 PM

Stay away from Merriman...Danny Boy Im looking at you!

12thMan · 10-13-2010, 02:46 PM

Yeah, I think it's safe to say the PED or HGH has pretty much ruined was starting to look like a brilliant career. That said, I think he still has some NFL years left, but his lights out days are probably over.

warpaint · 10-13-2010, 02:53 PM

I wouldnt mind giving him a look, he might have a couple of years left in him.

InsaneBoost · 10-13-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Stay away from Merriman...Danny Boy Im looking at you!

Don't you mean Shanahan and Allen? If Snyder was still doing things, I think Peppers would be wearing a Redskins uniform this season.

skinsfan69 · 10-13-2010, 03:00 PM

You guys saying HGH is the reason his career is going in the tank have no idea what you're talking about. Do you have any proof of this?

Riggo44 · 10-13-2010, 03:01 PM

If he’s healthy I would defiantly take a look at it. I think Shanahan could keep him in check. The guy was a beast and I don’t think was only because of HGH.

freddyg12 · 10-13-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Yeah, I think it's safe to say the PED or HGH has pretty much ruined was starting to look like a brilliant career. That said, I think he still has some NFL years left, but his lights out days are probably over.

Definitely. It looks like his career could be over. Kinda like another #56, he relied on speed. Could he adjust to being a run stopper even if healthy?

Something tells me he's done.

aceinthehouse · 10-13-2010, 03:03 PM

Can he be worse than Andre Carter at LB?
Guy is great as a pss rushing End,but can't cover in the 3-4 to save his life.

I believe that was one of merriman's strengths.
Yes,he's a sack machine (or was in 05,06 and 07...but i believe he can cover fairly well)

We are now a 3-4 team and we need to do everything we can to have the absolute best 4 LB's on the field at the same time.

Remember the Saints when they had Sam Mills,Ricky Jackson, Vaugh Johnson and Pat Swilling.
Hell,they had their own knickname called "The Dome Patrol"

We have that in Orakpo
McIntosh can certainly be a part of this as well. He's playing very well.
Love Fletcher,but how long does he have..1 yr..maybe 2? (We need to find his replacement)
Alexander is great,but for how long...the dude was an O-lineman and D-Lineman.

Merriman is only 26...but maybe his HGH was why he was good..who knows?
But if he can be had for cheap...You have to at least inquire about it imo...

MTK · 10-13-2010, 03:06 PM

For "only" 26 he seems awfully worn out. He needs to get healthy first and come back humble and ready to play for a minimal deal. Nobody is going to give him a big contract until he proves his worth again.

KLHJ2 · 10-13-2010, 03:09 PM

Merriman is a one trick pony. The Skins already have linebackers that can rush the passer. Merriman is not known for his coverage skills or playing in space. He would be a possible upgrade over Carter in pass rushing ablity but I am not so sure that he is better than Alexander in coverage.

A smart team would use their due diligence and at least look at him, but I believe that they would confirm what I have just said after that look. In the end I do not think that he will be in Washington even though he is from Upper Marlboro.

saden1 · 10-13-2010, 03:09 PM

He's 26...if he can get healthy I would add him to my team in a heartbeat. Now if Shanahan thinks he needs to commit to being a pro then I don't want him.

mlmpetert · 10-13-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceinthehouse

Can he be worse than Andre Carter at LB?
Guy is great as a pss rushing End,but can't cover in the 3-4 to save his life.

I believe that was one of merriman's strengths.
Yes,he's a sack machine (or was in 05,06 and 07...but i believe he can cover fairly well)

We are now a 3-4 team and we need to do everything we can to have the absolute best 4 LB's on the field at the same time.

Remember the Saints when they had Sam Mills,Ricky Jackson, Vaugh Johnson and Pat Swilling.
Hell,they had their own knickname called "The Dome Patrol"

We have that in Orakpo
McIntosh can certainly be a part of this as well. He's playing very well.
Love Fletcher,but how long does he have..1 yr..maybe 2? (We need to find his replacement)
Alexander is great,but for how long...the dude was an O-lineman and D-Lineman.

Merriman is only 26...but maybe his HGH was why he was good..who knows?
But if he can be had for cheap...You have to at least inquire about it imo...

Yeah Carter is the first one i thought about. This is definitly Carter's last year in DC unless we switch back to a 4-3, he made a no-trade clause for a reason - so that he can pick where he wants to be and it aint here anymore. Carter hasnt really been playing much after Houston this season anyways.

I dont see anyreason not to persue Merriman, were in a new system and any vet that can fit in the role should be considered.

10-13-2010, 02:26 PM	#1
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Merriman goes to IR I thought this was interesting by Adam S. Chargers placed linebacker Shawne Merriman on Reserve-Injured with a calf injury. This means Merriman must be released by the team when he becomes healthy. Career in SD over. Distinction to be made here: Shawne Merriman can play again this season for another team. But he is finished in San Diego. Once Merriman is healthy, which could be in a couple weeks, Chargers must release him and he is free to sign with another team this season. __________________ 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

10-13-2010, 02:31 PM	#2
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 36,113	Re: Merriman goes to IR He's a bum, if he wasn't ever on HGH he wouldn't have done anything __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

10-13-2010, 02:32 PM	#3
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Merriman goes to IR If not for Alexander playing so well, I think Merriman would be worth a look since he's played as a 3-4 OLB his whole career. I think the guy is about done though, and I bet Shanny doesn't want a dude like him. Sad for the chargers' fans that their big names are gradually leavin town.

10-13-2010, 02:41 PM	#4
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,419	Re: Merriman goes to IR Stay away from Merriman...Danny Boy Im looking at you! __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

10-13-2010, 02:53 PM	#6
warpaint The Starter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,022	Re: Merriman goes to IR I wouldnt mind giving him a look, he might have a couple of years left in him. __________________ "Not only do you get a 1st down, but you get a whole new set of downs" John Madden

10-13-2010, 02:46 PM	#5
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Merriman goes to IR Yeah, I think it's safe to say the PED or HGH has pretty much ruined was starting to look like a brilliant career. That said, I think he still has some NFL years left, but his lights out days are probably over.

10-13-2010, 03:00 PM	#8
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,265	Re: Merriman goes to IR You guys saying HGH is the reason his career is going in the tank have no idea what you're talking about. Do you have any proof of this?

10-13-2010, 03:01 PM	#9
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: Merriman goes to IR If he’s healthy I would defiantly take a look at it. I think Shanahan could keep him in check. The guy was a beast and I don’t think was only because of HGH. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

10-13-2010, 03:03 PM	#11
aceinthehouse Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield,Missouri Posts: 463	Re: Merriman goes to IR Can he be worse than Andre Carter at LB? Guy is great as a pss rushing End,but can't cover in the 3-4 to save his life. I believe that was one of merriman's strengths. Yes,he's a sack machine (or was in 05,06 and 07...but i believe he can cover fairly well) We are now a 3-4 team and we need to do everything we can to have the absolute best 4 LB's on the field at the same time. Remember the Saints when they had Sam Mills,Ricky Jackson, Vaugh Johnson and Pat Swilling. Hell,they had their own knickname called "The Dome Patrol" We have that in Orakpo McIntosh can certainly be a part of this as well. He's playing very well. Love Fletcher,but how long does he have..1 yr..maybe 2? (We need to find his replacement) Alexander is great,but for how long...the dude was an O-lineman and D-Lineman. Merriman is only 26...but maybe his HGH was why he was good..who knows? But if he can be had for cheap...You have to at least inquire about it imo... __________________ The 1991 Redskins team,is the greatest team of all time. Their average margin of victory is the greatest of all Superbowl winning teams! HTTR!!

10-13-2010, 03:06 PM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Merriman goes to IR For "only" 26 he seems awfully worn out. He needs to get healthy first and come back humble and ready to play for a minimal deal. Nobody is going to give him a big contract until he proves his worth again. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-13-2010, 03:09 PM	#13
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Merriman goes to IR Merriman is a one trick pony. The Skins already have linebackers that can rush the passer. Merriman is not known for his coverage skills or playing in space. He would be a possible upgrade over Carter in pass rushing ablity but I am not so sure that he is better than Alexander in coverage. A smart team would use their due diligence and at least look at him, but I believe that they would confirm what I have just said after that look. In the end I do not think that he will be in Washington even though he is from Upper Marlboro.

10-13-2010, 03:09 PM	#14
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Merriman goes to IR He's 26...if he can get healthy I would add him to my team in a heartbeat. Now if Shanahan thinks he needs to commit to being a pro then I don't want him. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

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