San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Just to be clear though.....we should not be relying on Shawn to come back and be a stud for us....we still need to go out and get other players should that not happen. Gotta hedge our bets I guess his re signing would be exciting news, but if they use this as an excuse to not strengthen the LB core and just say, "Well, we did sign a former pro bowler," then this is just bad news. You guys have a legit concern…but I remember when Buddy Nix took the reins and he espoused the "San Diego Philosophy" which is getting the best talent regardless of depth at that position…what Nix called "stacking talent." This philosophy manifested itself (negatively some would say) when we drafted Spiller on top of Lynch and Jackson. But the point is that by the same token, I doubt heavily that the Bills would not draft a premier pass rusher just because they end up having Merriman in the fold.
Stealth Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 You guys have a legit concern…but I remember when Buddy Nix took the reins and he espoused the "San Diego Philosophy" which is getting the best talent regardless of depth at that position…what Nix called "stacking talent." This philosophy manifested itself (negatively some would say) when we drafted Spiller on top of Lynch and Jackson. But the point is that by the same token, I doubt heavily that the Bills would not draft a premier pass rusher just because they end up having Merriman in the fold. It's a good philosophy to have. One that several teams employ. Like the Pats, despite a few years back when they had Seymour, drafted Wilfork,Warren.Yeah they traded Seymour, but still went out and drafted Ron Brace. Or the Giants despite having Tuck/Osi continue to stack pass rushers,Like Jason Pierre Paul.Kiwanuka, chris canty etc etc. Good teams don't go "Well we have 1 guy there let's go elsewhere. Re-signing Merriman is no reason at all not to look for pass rushers.
billsbacker56 Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 per espn Mortensen: Bills sign 3-time Pro Bowl LB Shawne Merriman to 2-year $10.5m deal (2.5 guaranteed) yes!
frogger Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Not horrible, its a sign buffalo isn't going to rest this off-season. Basically its a one year audition, 2.5 million is a very low guarantee.
buffalo1983 Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Love the signing! If he's healthy, it's a great signing for us.
seq004 Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Star players will come to Buffalo when the organization starts (1) winning, and (2) paying for performance. Most players want to win. Put together a team that has a shot at the Super Bowl and free agents will come. These guys make so much money that they can live anywhere they want. Merriman has a lot to prove and obviously he and Nix have a great relationship. If he can come back it will be one big step forward for the defense. +1
Heitz Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Where did you get the terms? They're not on his Twitter...
bills1960 Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Not horrible, its a sign buffalo isn't going to rest this off-season. Basically its a one year audition, 2.5 million is a very low guarantee. Actually, and I hope this isn't true, but it may mean the opposite. They may stand pat and point to this as evidence that they "want to win". But if that's not the case, then I'm very happy with this signing. Not that much so if he gets hurt again it won't kill us. Edited January 1, 2011 by bills1960
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5978595&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines $2.5M guaranteed for next season (not same as guaranteed total). If he is healthy and plays well, he makes $8.75M per season.
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Tim Graham of ESPN says it's official (article from front page): http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5978595
buffalo1983 Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 I think it saya alot that he didn't want to test the FA market and signed right away with the Bills. I think the Bills might be moving in the right direction and this is a good start.
DrDawkinstein Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Nice move Buddy!! Low risk, high reward. And it shows the FO isnt resting.
aristocrat Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 i assume the bills medical staff has had a chance to monitor his health since he has been here and the bills are satisfied that he can get back to playing healthy. this would be much different if we simply went after him in the offseason and gave a simple exam.
GG Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Tim Graham of ESPN says it's official (article from front page): http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5978595 That's tsw reaction if the signing was 5 yrs ago.
12Kachy Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 This is a great move. Maybe he will never get on the field but when you bring in a guy with a name then other players will start to come. Buffalo will likely bring at least one guy next year becuase of Merrimen.
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