PS 56 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 As much as it pains me to say this, I think we need a replacement for Shawne Merriman at linebacker. Whether it's his shoulder, Achilles, or whatever, Shawn's injuries will keep him from playing the full schedule for the rest of the year. When he plays he is great. When he is injured on the sideline he can not contribute. His injury history has me very concerned. The trade deadline is tomorrow, linebacker is our biggest need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Danny Batten? Arthur Moats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Danny Batten? Arthur Moats? Neither Batten or Moats is anywhere near ready to start and play the position full time. Not even close. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Neither Batten or Moats is anywhere near ready to start and play the position full time. Not even close. GO BILLS!!! Apparently either is Merriman! Season is over, pack it in boys! Edited October 17, 2011 by snamsnoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I nominate sandyclam! Somebody send Buddy a Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Apparently either is Merriman! Season is over, pack it in boys! Try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Apparently either is Merriman! Season is over, pack it in boys! Merriman is light years ahead of both Batten and Moats. Even while playing with one shoulder. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Sooooo....who are the Bills supposed to get to replace him? In 24 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Sooooo....who are the Bills supposed to get to replace him? In 24 hours? That's the dilemma. Batten or Moats will HAVE to step up but neither is ideal. Moats is fine in OBVIOUS passing downs but not on downs where he has to play honest and Batten looks like he missed his first year. The game is too fast for him right now it seems. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Kelly Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Aaron Curry might have been a good trade, but we do nothing at the trade deadline. Usually, it's money related, and Ralphy boy doesnt want to spend money this close to his birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Aaron Curry might have been a good trade, but we do nothing at the trade deadline. Usually, it's money related, and Ralphy boy doesnt want to spend money this close to his birthday. Try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFishfinder Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 As much as it pains me to say this, I think we need a replacement for Shawne Merriman at linebacker. Whether it's his shoulder, Achilles, or whatever, Shawn's injuries will keep him from playing the full schedule for the rest of the year. When he plays he is great. When he is injured on the sideline he can not contribute. His injury history has me very concerned. The trade deadline is tomorrow, linebacker is our biggest need. Agreed Merriman always seems to be "between injuries," but when he plays he is great? Shirley, you must be joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Agreed Merriman always seems to be "between injuries," but when he plays he is great? Shirley, you must be joking. Wouldn't say he's been great but he's been our best OLB by FAR. On one shoulder he can hold the POA better than anyone we have as well as bring at least a modicum of pass rush from the edge. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Merriman is light years ahead of both Batten and Moats. Even while playing with one shoulder. GO BILLS!!! I agree with what u have said, but "Neither Batten or Moats is anywhere near ready to start and play the position full time. Not even close. GO BILLS!!!" The part were the OP sais "play the position full time" i don't think Merriman is ready for. Seeing he hasn't really been healthy the ENTIRE year i would say i was correct! Edited October 18, 2011 by snamsnoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWins Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Not much can be done this year. But LB should be the focus of the offseason here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 This is why you cant miss at the top of the draft and expect to have a complete team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Former college pass rush phenom, Everette Brown is currently a free agent. Brown was expected to be a first rounder in 2009 and when he was still available in the second round Carolina traded a 2010 first rounder to the San Francisco 49ers so they could draft Brown with the 43rd pick. San Francisco used that pick to draft Mike Iupati (17th overall) last year. While Brown is undoubtedly considered a bust, he does have 6 career sacks and an interception and was considered a near-prototypical 3-4 OLB and a polished pass rusher. Besides being available, I'm not sure what the back story is on Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Former college pass rush phenom, Everette Brown is currently a free agent. Brown was expected to be a first rounder in 2009 and when he was still available in the second round Carolina traded a 2010 first rounder to the San Francisco 49ers so they could draft Brown with the 43rd pick. San Francisco used that pick to draft Mike Iupati (17th overall) last year. While Brown is undoubtedly considered a bust, he does have 6 career sacks and an interception and was considered a near-prototypical 3-4 OLB and a polished pass rusher. Besides being available, I'm not sure what the back story is on Brown. There's another 2009 first rounder I'm thinking of.... making quite the statement for another AFCE team.... maybe we can trade for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 There's another 2009 first rounder I'm thinking of.... making quite the statement for another AFCE team.... maybe we can trade for him Is Maybin having a good game? Haven't turned it on yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is Maybin having a good game? Haven't turned it on yet. No. I was being sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm not sure what is less of a surprise...Merriman having very little impact on the field, or that he is already hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 What was the over under? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We need a replacement for fans lacking knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I gotta admit I was really hoping Moates would take the position by the horns this past Sunday he didnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We need a replacement for fans lacking knowledge. Try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Fontes Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Former college pass rush phenom, Everette Brown is currently a free agent. Brown was expected to be a first rounder in 2009 and when he was still available in the second round Carolina traded a 2010 first rounder to the San Francisco 49ers so they could draft Brown with the 43rd pick. San Francisco used that pick to draft Mike Iupati (17th overall) last year. While Brown is undoubtedly considered a bust, he does have 6 career sacks and an interception and was considered a near-prototypical 3-4 OLB and a polished pass rusher. Besides being available, I'm not sure what the back story is on Brown. This seems like a no risk scenario. Reclamation projects are usually unsuccessful, but Brown had limited playing time in Carolina. I wonder if he had other issues, since unlike Maybin seems to have legit OLB size and put a few qbs down. He's young, and I'm guessing didn't feast on no-name schools in college like Maybin either. Why not give him a tuesday FA tryout? What was his deal in Carolina? Edit: saw several articles stating Brown did not have the strength necessary for the position despite his quick first step. Edited October 18, 2011 by Wayne Fontes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Fontes Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 No. I was being sarcastic. Sack and 2 FF. Don't know the context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 This seems like a no risk scenario. Reclamation projects are usually unsuccessful, but Brown had limited playing time in Carolina. I wonder if he had other issues, since unlike Maybin seems to have legit OLB size and put a few qbs down. He's young, and I'm guessing didn't feast on no-name schools in college like Maybin either. Why not give him a tuesday FA tryout? What was his deal in Carolina? Edit: saw several articles stating Brown did not have the strength necessary for the position despite his quick first step. Thanks WF. Wow. Were they recent articles? Here's his Wiki page… he did 26 reps at the combine which is pretty respectable. Also he got his degree and seems like a pretty solid citizen. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everette_Brown Sack and 2 FF. Don't know the context. Maybin? Tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Fontes Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks WF. Wow. Were they recent articles? Here's his Wiki page… he did 26 reps at the combine which is pretty respectable. Also he got his degree and seems like a pretty solid citizen. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everette_Brown Maybin? Tonight? Maybin, yes. The articles I found on google were write ups after his release. He's probably a better candidate for reputation rehab than my ex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutie2000 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Maybin? Tonight? He ran up behind Reggie Bush after a 9-yard gain and knocked the ball loose. And he sacked Matt Moore just as the QB was trying to step out of bounds. I don't think he actually touched the ball either time. Just poor ball security. And the fumbles rolled out of bounds both times. I never saw him get any legit pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 He ran up behind Reggie Bush after a 9-yard gain and knocked the ball loose. And he sacked Matt Moore just as the QB was trying to step out of bounds. I don't think he actually touched the ball either time. Just poor ball security. And the fumbles rolled out of bounds both times. I never saw him get any legit pressure. LOL! That sounds much more plausible. Thanks! I feel much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Maybin? Tonight? End of the game garbage time... nothing to see... he still can't beat a tackle or guard or anyone to make the sack or FF. Matt Moore was running to the side line and maybe tracked him down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoebills Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Could be the worst all time post...and i read these horrible posts almost everyday. Football fans are the dumbest imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Former college pass rush phenom, Everette Brown is currently a free agent. Brown was expected to be a first rounder in 2009 and when he was still available in the second round Carolina traded a 2010 first rounder to the San Francisco 49ers so they could draft Brown with the 43rd pick. San Francisco used that pick to draft Mike Iupati (17th overall) last year. While Brown is undoubtedly considered a bust, he does have 6 career sacks and an interception and was considered a near-prototypical 3-4 OLB and a polished pass rusher. Besides being available, I'm not sure what the back story is on Brown. Interesting post. Might be worth a look if we can get him cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Interesting post. Might be worth a look if we can get him cheaply. Of course it's an interesting post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBills Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is anyone on this thread surprised that Merriman is an injury waiting to happen? As hopeful as I was in pre-season, I told my buds that Merriman would be out by 1/3 into the season, at least for a while, nursing one injury or another. Hate it when I am right. Dude was a steroid abuser who got caught. One of the many reasons these guys take roids is to recuperate from injury. His body was used to that help and now it isn't there. Guy got hurt 15 min in his first practice with this team last year, then was nursing injury after 2 plays against Chicago in pre-season. Merriman = Bob Sanders Nice history, can't help you when they are on the sidelines 2/3 of the season. Whether Merriman is any good when he plays, you guys can debate that. I can prove mathematically that we get zero production out of him when he is not playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 As much as it pains me to say this, I think we need a replacement for Shawne Merriman at linebacker. Whether it's his shoulder, Achilles, or whatever, Shawn's injuries will keep him from playing the full schedule for the rest of the year. When he plays he is great. When he is injured on the sideline he can not contribute. His injury history has me very concerned. The trade deadline is tomorrow, linebacker is our biggest need. His replacement is Batten and Moats, actually Merriman is fine too its that they are not being used properly. Having them line up in as 43 DEs IS NOT what they are good at, if they are going to do that they should use them in a wide 9 like Lions and Eagles do. Not saying we should always use that formation but its very effective at getting pressure on the QB. We need to scrap this Hybrid and really use our 34 players in a 34 and then we might actually have a good D. It aint the players because we have gone Defense the past two drafts which means this scheme sucks. We got a gunslinger in Chan now we need one on Defense (see my signature) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Try again. OK, doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Neither Batten or Moats is anywhere near ready to start and play the position full time. Not even close. GO BILLS!!! But someone who is available in the trade market is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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