While Shawne Merriman waits to hear which team he will be playing for next, it may end up being the most undesirable of spots. Several sources have told FOXSports.com that the winless Buffalo Bills are all but set to put in a waiver claim for the three-time Pro Bowl selection. Buffalo has told several people it intends to make this move and one source said only a last-minute change of heart would scuttle the deal. Bills general manager Buddy Nix was instrumental in drafting Merriman when Nix was still with the San Diego Chargers, who placed Merriman on waivers earlier this week. Source: FOX Sports
Called it.... Buddy Nix scouted Merriman before the '05 draft and figures he can make the lights go back on for Mr. "Lights Out". That still remains to be seen.
He would at least get a chance to start in Buffalo....only positive thing I can truly say about the move for his sake.
If Merriman is smart, he sits out this year, rehabs until he's a full 100% and comes at it in the off season. He'd get a lot more looks then than he did at this point.
why? i don't understand this move at all .................. it's not like the bills are going anywhere this year and the bills are trying to rebuild their defense with youth.
dude merriman is only 26 and aaron maybin is probably the worst player picked in the first 3 rounds last year and he was taken what? 9th? hes so terrible its pathetic
merriman may only be 26 on paper but his body is about 36 ................. dude is not long for this league.
Yeah It makes sense he could be a long term answer who knows. Maybin so crapty, probably be released and he'll go back to end and play in some other system somewhere else. Merriman is still young and was good before. Who knows, if he plays good down the stretch they could have a very nice LB core for next season.
what i said was too harsh about merriman. you guys may be right. he may be able to come back strong if he stays healthy. i shouldn't throw him in the dumpster quite yet.
the thing with merriman is he was on top of the world on roids that he could just bull rush literally anyone with ease....he never really developed any pass rushing moves. now since hes been clean his body (especially knees) havent held up too well....but i still think he could make a servicable career as a 43 SAM or 34 OLB still. hes fell a long way since people were claiming hed clearly be a candidate to break the all time sack record with ease
