Football Would you try to acquire Merriman? - Page 7

**The Bad Guy** · 10-08-2009, 07:27 AM

Apparently the Chargers are putting him on the trade block. He hasn't been good at all lately.

With that said, would you try to acquire him for say a 5th or 6th rounder to have his rights next year if it's uncapped?

Or is he finished at the ripe age of 27?

I think this defense needs someone who can potentially collapse a pocket, so I say yes, but I also get too hung up on guys who performed well years ago.

Thoughs?

KCChiefsMan · 10-08-2009, 03:45 PM

for a 5th? Fo Shizzle

A 2nd? Hell no

TheGuardian · 10-08-2009, 03:47 PM

I don't know if any of you have actually watched him the last two years but since he got busted for deca he looks like a shell of his his first two seasons. This year he's dragging that leg around.

You also have to remember he's in a contract year. So you give up a 4th or 5th for him and then you sign him long term or you simply gave up a pick for a guy on 1 leg for a year.

Either way, he's always been overrated. Phillips knew how to use him and get him into position for mismatches. He's not a great player by any means.

KCrockaholic · 10-08-2009, 04:45 PM

I wouldnt like the idea of it. Merriman was awesome a couple years ago, but hes lost "it" now. He doesnt have much of a burst. Its like hes a totally different player now. No intensity or anything.

I would give up a 4th round pick. Maybe a 4th and 5th. But no way a 2nd.

Valiant · 10-08-2009, 05:29 PM

If the league lets him roid up I would give up a 3rd to 2nd at most.. Other then that 6th or 7th..

Silock · 10-08-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

I don't know if any of you have actually watched him the last two years but since he got busted for deca he looks like a shell of his his first two seasons. This year he's dragging that leg around.

You also have to remember he's in a contract year. So you give up a 4th or 5th for him and then you sign him long term or you simply gave up a pick for a guy on 1 leg for a year.

Either way, he's always been overrated. Phillips knew how to use him and get him into position for mismatches. He's not a great player by any means.

Well, Phillips is going to be our D-Coord next year, so it works perfectly.

**SAUTO** · 10-08-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Well, Phillips is going to be our D-Coord next year, so it works perfectly.

wouldnt that be something?

RippedmyFlesh · 10-08-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yeah, absolutely. I'd trade AJ Smith a 6th rounder for Merriman. In a heartbeat.

Then, I'd have him practice and "Ooops!", put him on IR.

I'd have my team doctor prescribe HGH for the next seven months to cure what ails him.

He'd be a monster next year again.

You give the chiefs too much credit new england I could see doing it.

TheGuardian · 10-08-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Well, Phillips is going to be our D-Coord next year, so it works perfectly.

Phillips sucks as a head coach but he's a pretty decent d-co. I'd be ok with that. However the defense hasn't been the problem so far this year. If we could sustain some offense here and there I think they'd be even better (obviously).

Oh and Merriman didn't get busted for GH. You can't actually test for GH. He got busted for deca. Which is so dumb it's hard to explain. It has the longest half life of any steroid you can take and it doesn't come in oral form. So his excuse of a "tainted supplement" shows how dumb this guy is. I've never liked him.

10-08-2009, 07:27 AM
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9273645	Would you try to acquire Merriman? Apparently the Chargers are putting him on the trade block. He hasn't been good at all lately. With that said, would you try to acquire him for say a 5th or 6th rounder to have his rights next year if it's uncapped? Or is he finished at the ripe age of 27? I think this defense needs someone who can potentially collapse a pocket, so I say yes, but I also get too hung up on guys who performed well years ago. Thoughs?
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10-08-2009, 03:45 PM	#91
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	for a 5th? Fo Shizzle A 2nd? Hell no
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10-08-2009, 03:47 PM	#92
TheGuardian MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $6305299	I don't know if any of you have actually watched him the last two years but since he got busted for deca he looks like a shell of his his first two seasons. This year he's dragging that leg around. You also have to remember he's in a contract year. So you give up a 4th or 5th for him and then you sign him long term or you simply gave up a pick for a guy on 1 leg for a year. Either way, he's always been overrated. Phillips knew how to use him and get him into position for mismatches. He's not a great player by any means.
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10-08-2009, 04:45 PM	#93
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3272900	I wouldnt like the idea of it. Merriman was awesome a couple years ago, but hes lost "it" now. He doesnt have much of a burst. Its like hes a totally different player now. No intensity or anything. I would give up a 4th round pick. Maybe a 4th and 5th. But no way a 2nd.
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10-08-2009, 05:29 PM	#94
Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $4482380	If the league lets him roid up I would give up a 3rd to 2nd at most.. Other then that 6th or 7th..
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