DefenseWinzChampionshipz Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 In short, I'm with team Merriman...
PDaDdy Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Because he was looking for a new contract and achilles surgery would have destroyed his bargaining power. You're "The Doc" but I don't know that I buy that 100%. Even if true how did that work out for him ya know.
Captain Caveman Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 This would be foresight I was thinking the same thing.
Mike in Syracuse Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 If any of you saw the 4th preseason game, Merriman wasn't playing all-pro, he was playing all-world. If he can play like that this year this team could have the best defense in the NFL. There's a whole lot of "ifs" in that statement and guys need to get and stay healthy but our DL on paper has the potential to be one of the best ever. If Merriman and Kyle Williams come back fully healed, you have FOUR defensive lineman that cannot be blocked one on one. Not only does that put a MASSIVE amount of pressure on the QB, it will force opposing OC's to completely alter their game plan.
PDaDdy Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 If any of you saw the 4th preseason game, Merriman wasn't playing all-pro, he was playing all-world. If he can play like that this year this team could have the best defense in the NFL. There's a whole lot of "ifs" in that statement and guys need to get and stay healthy but our DL on paper has the potential to be one of the best ever. If Merriman and Kyle Williams come back fully healed, you have FOUR defensive lineman that cannot be blocked one on one. Not only does that put a MASSIVE amount of pressure on the QB, it will force opposing OC's to completely alter their game plan. There is only 1 if and it is the same IF he has had the last 5 years. Health. If you don't have health it doesn't matter how much talent you have. We all hope he gets well but I think his body is just broken beyond repair.
JAC'dUp Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Picking up Vinny Curry in Round 2 would definitely put my mind at ease regarding counting on Merriman, but it'd be great for the Bills and rebuilding his rep
yungmack Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Just a hunch. I just got NFL game rewind and have payed close attention to Merriman is the first few weeks he was playing. He was very good at setting the edge in the run game and was pushing around tackles and getting a lot of attention, getting chipped by backs and TE's and double teams. With WMD manning the other part of the line, I fully expect Merriman to have a very good year. It's hard not to notice the difference in the Bills record before and after his and Kyle's injuries. Here's hoping they both are fully healed and remain healthy for the rest of their careers.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 He's still young and he finally had the surgery that he was putting off. Let's hope. PTR Bad thing is he will want a boatload of money. Which we won`t have. Can`t keep both. IF he is healed and produces.IF is the main word.
Doc Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Wasn't he picked up on waivers? Not much bargaining power there. You're "The Doc" but I don't know that I buy that 100%. Even if true how did that work out for him ya know. It worked out better than had he undergone surgery after the 2009 season, when he first suffered the injury.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 We can all hope, but we'd be foolish to expect. Word!
Chas56 Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Odds are not in his favor. I really hope he can do it, but I'm not going to get my hopes up at this point. What he said.
Mr. WEO Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 This could be a perrenial thread. "The Third Annual......."
Niagara Bill Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Let us pray...and hope the injury bug takes a holiday this season... I do not see this as an injury bug, it is the residual effect of roids...we all know that, it is common with all athletes who over did it in the roid era.
ARMchairgm Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 I do not see this as an injury bug, it is the residual effect of roids...we all know that, it is common with all athletes who over did it in the roid era. tearing an achilles isnt roids related at all, players tear them all the time, mostly due to the turf. plus he was probably also on hgh which strengthens tendons and ligaments.
Reed83HOF Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 He sounds confident Shawne Merriman @shawnemerriman RT @joesocha1: @shawnemerriman ..how's the achilles? Best I've felt in 3 years thanks lets get ready to tell some people to #Puckerup Shawne Merriman @shawnemerriman I think people sometime forget I'm 27 don't worry I forget too
PDaDdy Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 It worked out better than had he undergone surgery after the 2009 season, when he first suffered the injury. Judging by his last 2 years of performance, I mean non performance, I would disagree.
PDaDdy Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 lots of Merriman quotes here Other than a tweet I just saw today that is the first news I have heard at ALL about Merriman and his recovery from surgery. Thanks for the info. I still have a LOT of doubt but every fan hopes he does get healthy enough to contribute.
Reed83HOF Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 lots of Merriman quotes here That is a nice article. I wish football started in a couple weeks!!
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