VirginiaMike Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I saw some explosiveness from Merriman in the preseason. Where is it now? Kelsey is outplaying him - it's not even close. Am I missing something or is he done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hansen Forever Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Merriman was all but invisible this game. Kelsay was everywhere, as was Dareus. GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I think that groin injury is holding him back. You just don't lose that kind of speed in the course of a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Ralph is cheap. Kelsay is overpayed and overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 We were committed to the run so Merriman had an entirely different role today. Last play he got through with their LT making a big holding on him (wasnt called). Merriman his exam is next week against the pass happy Pats*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I think he did fine in run stopping/gap control... but yeah... not much in explosiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Two weeks in a row of not getting run all over.. .at will. We just played 2 explosive, run first teams and held both their number 1 backs to less than 100yds rushing. I'd suggest that he and the whole defense is doing exactly what they need to be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishP Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Exactly, there job is to stop the run then it's to get 2 the QB, if you stop the run on 1st and 2nd you get to pin your ears back on 3rd.... Everyone knows that :-) #gobills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 2-0! THATS where Merriman is. There is a reason Kelsay looks better. Teams gameplan for Merriman. We're undefeated and our Run D looks good. Needed some better coverage today, but whatever. GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 On the day of a great win, it's concerning that they weren't able to get after the QB more. I don't think Merriman's name was called at all and he struggled to even pressure Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I think he did fine in run stopping/gap control... but yeah... not much in explosiveness. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 We were committed to the run so Merriman had an entirely different role today. Last play he got through with their LT making a big holding on him (wasnt called). Merriman his exam is next week against the pass happy Pats*. That was a disgusting non call. The guy rode back two OL on that play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 On the day of a great win, it's concerning that they weren't able to get after the QB more. I don't think Merriman's name was called at all and he struggled to even pressure Campbell. I felt Campbell was under pressure. The problem was in coverage because he rarely needed to make a 2nd or 3rd read. The heat was coming, but he was getting that ball out. Oh well, a win is a win is a win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I think he did fine in run stopping/gap control... but yeah... not much in explosiveness. Dorkington, Last week I saw a lot of Merriman taking up space and occupying more than his fair share of blockers I didn't see that this week, but maybe I just didn't see it and it was there? Why was Kellen Heard on the field so much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Dorkington, Last week I saw a lot of Merriman taking up space and occupying more than his fair share of blockers I didn't see that this week, but maybe I just didn't see it and it was there? Why was Kellen Heard on the field so much? It was hot down on the field, so they were doing a lot of rotation to keep guys fresh. We were all dying of thirst in the 4thQ, but no one could leave their seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 So, if Troup can play this weekend, do they activate him AND Heard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Get a clue guys, this is typical Merriman. Talk up a storm and then hide out in the back. Since '09, the guy has had more hits on Tila Tequila than anyone else. Just a matter of time before he's on I/R. -Time for a young guy to step up and take his belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 So, if Troup can play this weekend, do they activate him AND Heard? Doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) So, if Troup can play this weekend, do they activate him AND Heard? doubt it. I thought heard was outplaying troup in preseason, and they don't need that many linemen. Edited September 19, 2011 by DanInUticaTampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigc14120 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 2-0! THATS where Merriman is. There is a reason Kelsay looks better. Teams gameplan for Merriman. We're undefeated and our Run D looks good. Needed some better coverage today, but whatever. GO BILLS! Yeh, he was double teamed a lot...and lets other guys get one on one or alone. He isn't getting big stats, but he is there....and they have to account for him. I am happy he is still whole physically, and believe he will come along with the big plays as he plays back into shape, both mentally and physically. You really though those two cameo's in the preseason got him ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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