Bills release Shawn Merriman

RevisCroWilson · 08-20-2012, 11:06 AM

Per Rotoworld.

Shawne Merriman - DL - Bills Bills released DE Shawne Merriman.
The broken-down Merriman has proven to be a shell of his former "Lights Out" self. During the last two seasons, he's appeared in just 12 games and managed one sack while noticeably lacking explosion. Even though the Bills already paid him a $1 million roster bonus earlier this year, they save $4 million in base salary by moving on now. Merriman, 28, has time to latch on as a pass-rushing flier with a team that runs a 3-4 base.

I know we need to be looking for a RT, but is this guy worth a look ?

32green · 08-20-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RevisCroWilson

appeared in just 12 games and managed one sack while noticeably lacking explosion.

wow, that SUUUCks.

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Originally Posted by RevisCroWilson

I know we need to be looking for a RT, but is this guy worth a look ?

Sure why not.

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srobjets · 08-20-2012, 11:09 AM

Maybe.

TheOne · 08-20-2012, 11:10 AM

he hasnt been the same since he got caught with PEDs and the injury

he would have no value to this team

Carlton · 08-20-2012, 11:11 AM

Stick a fork in this guy he's done... and has been for quite some time. That said hook him up to an IV with some Melky 'roids and let's get him back up to speed.

frostlich · 08-20-2012, 11:12 AM

Lights out! Beeeyotch!

southparkcpa · 08-20-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RevisCroWilson

Per Rotoworld.

Shawne Merriman - DL - Bills Bills released DE Shawne Merriman.
The broken-down Merriman has proven to be a shell of his former "Lights Out" self. During the last two seasons, he's appeared in just 12 games and managed one sack while noticeably lacking explosion. Even though the Bills already paid him a $1 million roster bonus earlier this year, they save $4 million in base salary by moving on now. Merriman, 28, has time to latch on as a pass-rushing flier with a team that runs a 3-4 base.

I know we need to be looking for a RT, but is this guy worth a look ?

Yeah...lets give them a draft pick so we keep up the same problem

ozu · 08-20-2012, 11:18 AM

He's played 250 snaps the past 2 years, and badly. He's likely out of the NFL.

yayankee · 08-20-2012, 11:24 AM

C'mon guys....expect Jets to sign him for first game against the Bills and then release him

Dreamers · 08-20-2012, 11:24 AM

As a 3-4 OLB he was still the best Buff had. He was still getting pressure just was the only one in Buff at the time that could. Well worth it for us IMO. He has to be a step up from guys like Sapp or Pace. Just look at what we did with Maybin. Low risk with a pretty good reward IMO.

dustykeller · 08-20-2012, 11:29 AM

Merriman is nothing without his supply of HGH, and hasn't proven otherwise since then.

Pass.

The focus of the FO should be on RT this week.

thshadow · 08-20-2012, 11:31 AM

We should only sign him to a contract that stipulates he goes back on the juice.

First DOWN! · 08-20-2012, 11:31 AM

Can he play RT?

RevisCroWilson · 08-20-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by southparkcpa

Yeah...lets give them a draft pick so we keep up the same problem

So after he clears waivers you need to give them a draft pick???? Please explain that new rule to me.

Dreamers · 08-20-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RevisCroWilson

So after he clears waivers you need to give them a draft pick???? Please explain that new rule to me.

He shouldn't even be on waivers if he was released.

Joe W. Namath · 08-20-2012, 11:39 AM

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We should only sign him to a contract that stipulates he goes back on the juice.

This.

Peebag · 08-20-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by First DOWN!

Can he play RT?

This guy gets it....

southparkcpa · 08-20-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RevisCroWilson

So after he clears waivers you need to give them a draft pick???? Please explain that new rule to me.

My apology, I was being sarcastic...my point being, chasing OLDER players is why we SUCK today. I really dont feel strongly one way or the other but I dont see how he can help us. Can he play O- line?

JesusRevis · 08-20-2012, 11:53 AM

Be thankful that he's the reason we have Maybin and that's about it. The Bills cut Maybin to keep Merriman and we have reaped the rewards. If you can somehow get him back on the juice...which I believe is more of a reason for his downfall than the injuries, go ahead and sign him.

RevisCroWilson · 08-20-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by southparkcpa

My apology, I was being sarcastic...my point being, chasing OLDER players is why we SUCK today. I really dont feel strongly one way or the other but I dont see how he can help us. Can he play O- line?

I never endorsed the idea...But is rickey sapp or mcintire better than him? Maybe maybe not, if we can bring him with no guarntee money it may be worth a shot.

08-20-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
RevisCroWilson Rookie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Old Bridge NJ Posts: 780	Bills release Shawn Merriman Per Rotoworld. Shawne Merriman - DL - Bills Bills released DE Shawne Merriman. The broken-down Merriman has proven to be a shell of his former "Lights Out" self. During the last two seasons, he's appeared in just 12 games and managed one sack while noticeably lacking explosion. Even though the Bills already paid him a $1 million roster bonus earlier this year, they save $4 million in base salary by moving on now. Merriman, 28, has time to latch on as a pass-rushing flier with a team that runs a 3-4 base. I know we need to be looking for a RT, but is this guy worth a look ?

08-20-2012, 11:09 AM	#3
srobjets Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,455	Maybe.

08-20-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
TheOne Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 791	he hasnt been the same since he got caught with PEDs and the injury he would have no value to this team

08-20-2012, 11:11 AM	#5
Carlton Teh jobless idle spawn of wealth guy. All Pro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,385	Stick a fork in this guy he's done... and has been for quite some time. That said hook him up to an IV with some Melky 'roids and let's get him back up to speed.

08-20-2012, 11:12 AM	#6
frostlich Get it done Shidzik! All League Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,973	Lights out! Beeeyotch!

08-20-2012, 11:18 AM	#8
ozu in Section 135, Row 28. All League Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hoboken Posts: 3,922	He's played 250 snaps the past 2 years, and badly. He's likely out of the NFL.

08-20-2012, 11:24 AM	#9
yayankee Who is the next Joe Namath? Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 178	C'mon guys....expect Jets to sign him for first game against the Bills and then release him

08-20-2012, 11:24 AM	#10
Dreamers The angry poster All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,396	As a 3-4 OLB he was still the best Buff had. He was still getting pressure just was the only one in Buff at the time that could. Well worth it for us IMO. He has to be a step up from guys like Sapp or Pace. Just look at what we did with Maybin. Low risk with a pretty good reward IMO.

08-20-2012, 11:29 AM	#11
dustykeller America's Hat Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 724	Merriman is nothing without his supply of HGH, and hasn't proven otherwise since then. Pass. The focus of the FO should be on RT this week.

08-20-2012, 11:31 AM	#12
thshadow No more expectations Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,279	We should only sign him to a contract that stipulates he goes back on the juice.

08-20-2012, 11:31 AM	#13
First DOWN! Practice Squad Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 393	Can he play RT?

08-20-2012, 11:53 AM	#19
JesusRevis Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 21	Be thankful that he's the reason we have Maybin and that's about it. The Bills cut Maybin to keep Merriman and we have reaped the rewards. If you can somehow get him back on the juice...which I believe is more of a reason for his downfall than the injuries, go ahead and sign him.