Beerball Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 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*. So we shouldn't be concerned about all of the times that he didn't hold the edge against the run? How many times did he crash only to have the RB scoot by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I feel that if Merriman continues to be a no-show, he will play his way out of a job and Batten, who is a good athlete, will start seeing more time. The lack of a pass rush from the four rushers is a serious problem again this year, one I hoped he'd improve. But it's not happening and will be our undoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 That was a disgusting non call. The guy rode back two OL on that play. You cant seriously be complaining about the officiating in this game? A couple phantom PI calls on the raiders that were at most holding (if anything). All day long the refs were giving their love to the Bills. Enjoy this 2-0 win and don't waste your time complaining about very pro Bills officiating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 doubt it. I thought heard was outplaying troup in preseason, and they don't need that many linemen. Troup was playing with one arm. And Heard was gassed from what I heard. So we shouldn't be concerned about all of the times that he didn't hold the edge against the run? How many times did he crash only to have the RB scoot by? How many times? You cant seriously be complaining about the officiating in this game? A couple phantom PI calls on the raiders that were at most holding (if anything). All day long the refs were giving their love to the Bills. Enjoy this 2-0 win and don't waste your time complaining about very pro Bills officiating! You must be joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I think you have to give Merriman a pass on being a little out of sorts (Although I thought that he played well during the Chiefs game). I think that a guy who missed all of last season as well as 2 out of the last 3 seasons is going to need a few weeks to get adjusted to playing consistently again. IF in the next few weeks Merriman doesn't look better I would be very shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 How many times? Off the top of my head I'll give you 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 You must be joking. Not at all. The Bills O played great in the 2nd half and they absolutely deserve the win. But anyone who thinks the Bills got the short end of the officiating stick in this game has to be joking in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack 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! Exactly correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Not at all. The Bills O played great in the 2nd half and they absolutely deserve the win. But anyone who thinks the Bills got the short end of the officiating stick in this game has to be joking in my opinion. Okay, that I can live with. I thought you were saying they were being favored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 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. Exactly what I'm thinking. It's because we're not noticing him that he's doing his job right now. Big test will be Ugg Brady and the pass attack next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Merriman has been lining up a ton with his hand on the ground in a DE position. He's not "explosive" because he's basically playing against guys that are 50lbs heavier than him and he's playing a pure contain. I would expect that next week he'll be turned loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Merriman has been lining up a ton with his hand on the ground in a DE position. He's not "explosive" because he's basically playing against guys that are 50lbs heavier than him and he's playing a pure contain. I would expect that next week he'll be turned loose. I agree. Like mentioned above, the entire front seven had run responsibility against the Chiefs and Raiders. Against a passing team, I look to the coaching staff to move Merriman around a bit and add some pressure schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Merriman has been lining up a ton with his hand on the ground in a DE position. He's not "explosive" because he's basically playing against guys that are 50lbs heavier than him and he's playing a pure contain. I would expect that next week he'll be turned loose. Exactly. He hasn't been allowed to pin his ears back yet. When we face the Pats* you better believe he will be getting after Brady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 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? According to Moran, he was just seen crossing the boarder into Canada, apparently to get some medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 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*. Correct. This was the #1 and #2 rushing attacks from last year - and Merriman was drawing plenty of double-teams on passing downs. I predict LIGHTS-OUT next week against a QB you have to pressure. Oh - and memo to San Diego - fire Norv Turner and anyone else involved with their game planning. EVERYONE in the NFL knows you have to pressure Brady - except for you, apparently - idiot. Only Tolbert's bizarre and wimpy backwards run saved Turner from being the dumbest man in Foxborough this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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