Buddy has from day one stated that his job is to bring competition to all positions on the field. Draft, Free Agency Whatever. Signing Merriman to a two year deal wasn't a bad move. He wasnt' given a whole lot of money. It was a gamble. If Merriman returned to form you would be praising him. It didn't work out and it didn't cost a whole lot. If anything Merriman has helped this team with his attitude, leadership, and teaching the younger guys. Merriman is done now we get to see what the young guys can do full time. Battan, Moats, Coleman, have a chance to become something.
Spiller wasn't a bad signing either. It was the first year with Chan and they needed offensive playmakers. Spiller had trouble with the speed of the game and blitz pickup. He has improved in both areas. In the times he has carried the ball this year he has looked good. If Freddie gets hurt people will be happy that Spiller is on the team. You can count me as one of hte people who are didn't think much of Fred Jackson. I saw the talent but his age scared me. He has looked good this year. Spiller is hard pressed to take playing time from him. Spiller will be the feature back some day. I don't think the Bills will resign Fred once his contract is up. 30 year old running backs are not getting 50 million dollar deals.
I have Spiller and Jackson on my fancy team. I will be starting both this weekend.