Geno Smith's Arm Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 I'm not his supporter. I don't know one bit if they should pick him up or not, or how much he has left. I hated him, and still do. I was just pointing out some facts and stats that I found interesting. I would have thought his stats went way down, too, after the steroids but they didnt, they went down after the injuries. What they probably should do is work him out like they would any guy and if he wows them enough to cut a player on the 53, so be it. So STFU. They can't work him out without claiming him (unless he clears waivers, but then he would likely want to sign with a relevant team). Telling people to "STFU" for disagreeing with you (especially when you don't even know the circumstances of the situation)?? Calm down.
Kelly the Dog Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) Telling people to "STFU" for disagreeing with you (especially when you don't even know the circumstances of the situation)?? Calm down. That was only in response to your first, entirely unprovoked response to me, which was "Jock-Sniffers of the World, unite and take over"! I meant to put a claim on him and then work him out. I think, but I'm not sure, that a team has to keep a player for three weeks or so, before they can cut him. That would be sufficient time to see if he had anything in the tank. And yes, they would have to cut a player to put him on the roster, but there are surely players who are doing nothing on this team that if they were cut, like the RB Anderson, and then Merriman didn't work out, we could sign the RB back in three weeks. If it were me, I would cut Ellison for Merriman but that's just me. Edited November 3, 2010 by Kelly the Fair and Balanced Dog
Don't Make Me Ralph Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 I know with Moss we'd have to pay him whatever is remaining on his $6 Mil and change contract - anyone know what we'd be paying Merriman?
Geno Smith's Arm Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 That was only in response to your first, entirely unprovoked response to me, which was "Jock-Sniffers of the World, unite and take over"! I meant to put a claim on him and then work him out. I think, but I'm not sure, that a team has to keep a player for three weeks or so, before they can cut him. That would be sufficient time to see if he had anything in the tank. And yes, they would have to cut a player to put him on the roster, but there are surely players who are doing nothing on this team that if they were cut, like the RB Anderson, and then Merriman didn't work out, we could sign the RB back in three weeks. If it were me, I would cut Ellison for Merriman but that's just me. The Jock sniffing thing wasn't really directed at you, more at the idea of voting him onto the team. I should have posted it under the original post.
Rockinon Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 I know with Moss we'd have to pay him whatever is remaining on his $6 Mil and change contract - anyone know what we'd be paying Merriman? 1.7 million. The remainder of a 3 point something million contract.
Calgary_JG Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Besides paying him a bit of scratch and taking up a roster spot I don't see the harm in giving him a 9 game tryout. The consensus seems to be that grabbing Merriman is a no brainer and I agree. It's not like Kelsay's a 20 yr old who needs snaps to improve, this is a guy that has the potential to be a long term solution to a problem that we're going to have for a long time.
Kelly the Dog Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 The Jock sniffing thing wasn't really directed at you, more at the idea of voting him onto the team. I should have posted it under the original post. Fair enough. I retract my snarky response. From what I recall seeing, he didn't SEEM to be the player he once was after the suspension, but clearly he was very good right after, getting almost two sacks a game. And you wouldn't want a player who made 68 tackles and had 12.5 sacks as your OLB while getting double teamed, which he was. Injuries may have completely taken their toll on him. He could be a shell of the player he once was. But maybe not.
dayman Posted November 3, 2010 Author Posted November 3, 2010 Looks this has happened. Multiple sources starting to chatter...
Van_phelaN1 Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 OMG I KNOW HIS NAME! SUPERBOWL HERE WE COME!!! :worthy: :worthy: :worthy: In all seriousness though, why not? Are our LB's so good that it's not worth taking a look at?
bluecarter Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 It's debatable on how close or far away from top form he is. The fact is our LB's are getting man handled. We can use the help. I say yes!
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