Malazan Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) gotta love the reporter circle jerk. If you can't give anything more than 'a source', then stop writing. Even if the source is Shawne Merriman himself, stop writing. Sources should be identified as closely as possible. If it was Merriman himself and you can't identify him then you say, "A player on the Bills who is familiar with the situation" and at that point, you need to have at least a second 'anonymous' source or otherwise, you're a Twobilldrive.com poster. We need to demand more from our local 'reporters'. Edited August 18, 2011 by jeremy2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Didn't we want merriman back on the steroids? No, Maybin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 also, in his article he says friends of his in the mainstream media knew he had the info. so why didn't they report it in the mainstream media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 If this was a "real" breaking story, we would have seen some sort of mention on PFT website or ESPN.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Didn't we want merriman back on the steroids? I did. I just was hoping he wouldn't get caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defend Greece Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Pretty sure he felt obligated to help maybin by huffing those for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 This sucks. Any thoughts on what the penalty would be? Hope it's light. He, and Dareus, are the only good news this defense has right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikchomp Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 So what's the franchise-altering news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 So what's the franchise-altering news? That you missed the first part of his two-part tweet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I just got off the phone with my source... he told me Moran's "source" at the border is none other than....infamous Skooby from Florida ...& that Merriman drives a BMW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I am calling BS less for the reliance on anonymous sources than that someone like Wawrow or an ESPN / NFL source is likely to have heard of this 2+ weeks old event before now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He posted that 3 days ago. anytime in the last couple weeks would be pretty bold assuming this stuff is true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I just got off the phone with my source... he told me Moran's "source" at the border is none other than....infamous Skooby from Florida ...& that Merriman drives a BMW I got off the phone with my source. He told me that chocolate covered donuts are tasty and purple drank is the shiznit. He says he could literally spend like 32 million dollars on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 This is pretty weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I hope the NFL doesn't penalize on "Well, we heard he got caught at the border with steroids..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Did I read correctly that the NFL is testing for HGH on game-days? It would make sense for the league to do it then. HGH isnt something that they can just test for it's presence since it occurs naturally, and at different levels for different people. The only way to test for it, is to take one original baseline blood test, then you can re-test later and see if levels have gone up. And multiple blood samples need to be taken on different days. BUT if the player was on it for their baseline test, and stays on it, then it just looks normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm wondering what Wawrow thinks of this. You there JW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 also, in his article he says friends of his in the mainstream media knew he had the info. so why didn't they report it in the mainstream media? Maybe they thought they were doing Moran a favor and letting him break it. Maybe this is his big chance to get a national gig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 What a waste of time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I hope the NFL doesn't penalize on "Well, we heard he got caught at the border with steroids..." He was 'busted,' not caught or arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 HGH isnt something that they can just test for it's presence since it occurs naturally, and at different levels for different people. The only way to test for it, is to take one original baseline blood test, then you can re-test later and see if levels have gone up. And multiple blood samples need to be taken on different days. BUT if the player was on it for their baseline test, and stays on it, then it just looks normal. I'm pretty sure Merriman is most likely vigorously tested as is though, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikchomp Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 That you missed the first part of his two-part tweet? Ah - went back re-read. Whoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 This sucks. Any thoughts on what the penalty would be? Hope it's light. He, and Dareus, are the only good news this defense has right now. his next penalty level is 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 How is a Bills player being caught at the border with steroids a non-story? He's looking at a suspension. Any steroid is a controlled substance in NY, even if it isn't in Canada. I don't know the CBA in relation to banned substances inside out, but I would be shocked if they are allowed to possess banned substances even if they don't use them. What's he gonna say - I was gonna sell them, not take them? Maybe that's why poor Maybin showed up so far under weight - he was waiting for Merriman to make a special delivery. If he was not arrested and he was not charged it may as well never happened. If you try to convict or punish him you'd better have some damn evidence other than some hack reporter's "source". I have a source that says Pat Moran was caught !@#$ing a goat at a rest stop near Niagara Falls.......see how easy that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Maybe with Goodell's slighting of the Bills with the Vick issue, he will exercise leniency with Merriman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Moran Tweet: "If I'm intentionally fabricating a story for attention, may my 8-year old get hit by a car.. Those who know me know better than that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He just said if he's making it up he hopes his 8 year old daughter gets hit by a car. So he's obviously serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 BTW, Merriman out with groin injury for Saturday's game. DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) I'm pretty sure Merriman is most likely vigorously tested as is though, no? No, the NFL does not test for HGH. That may have changed with the new CBA, but even up until this July, the NFL was not testing for HGH. edit: This did change with the new CBA, and as of August 2011 the NFL will just now begin testing for HGH. Edited August 18, 2011 by DrDareustein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 How is a Bills player being caught at the border with steroids a non-story? He's looking at a suspension. Any steroid is a controlled substance in NY, even if it isn't in Canada. I don't know the CBA in relation to banned substances inside out, but I would be shocked if they are allowed to possess banned substances even if they don't use them. What's he gonna say - I was gonna sell them, not take them? Maybe that's why poor Maybin showed up so far under weight - he was waiting for Merriman to make a special delivery. What are they going to suspend him for? Being accused of something by a blogger? 30 days has gone by and nothing has been made of it to date I find it hard to believe that anything will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He was 'busted,' not caught or arrested. Right. I'm thinking maybe he didn't have any money on him for bribes, so the immigration cops got pissed and said he was busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I hope the NFL doesn't penalize on "Well, we heard he got caught at the border with steroids..." Wouldn't that be great? Start a tweet, start message board chatter about tweet, use chatter to confirm tweet, write a story using "sources" (being your tweet and chatter). League picks up on it, ESPN reports league investigation into story, league uses ESPN story to confirm original story. Player gets banned. So I hear that Tom Brady is a heroin addict...and bets heavily on rooster fights...and has the bodies of at least six hookers buried in his backyard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I hope the NFL doesn't penalize on "Well, we heard he got caught at the border with steroids..." He suspended pig ben without even being charged for anything. And this is not merrimans first offense, assuming this is even true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The only thing that matters is if the story itself is true. Merriman having steroids in his possession shortly after the lockout was settled is not a good sign....especially when combined with the fact that he was looking like his old self during the first preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeyBomb Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 This is a dead conversation. He isn't in trouble and it's an old story. Bored with it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 well, LIGHTS OUT on this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Moran says he wasn't arrested because it isn't illegal to be in possession of them. That means there is zero evidence, other than hearsay, that it actually happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 No, the NFL does not test for HGH. That may have changed with the new CBA, but even up until this July, the NFL was not testing for HGH. edit: This did change with the new CBA, and as of August 2011 the NFL will just now begin testing for HGH. they're going to be starting, here's a link: http://news.yahoo.com/nfl-hopes-hgh-testing-ready-start-season-232448341.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 BTW, Merriman out with groin injury for Saturday's game. DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED. source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Video of the incident. Please note, Merriman is not in the video. Apologies for the poor quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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