GG Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 You don't have to believe in the intangibles or question whether he can hold up for a full season, but the evidence is undeniable - when Merriman is in the lineup, the defense plays with a different intensity and there is more pressure on the QB. He was ineffective in the last two games, but it's understandable for him to take some time to get back in game shape. Today he showed what he can do. Nobody should expect an overall dominating effort. But he's certainly showed more off the bench than the Bills have been accustomed to. And we shouldn't discount his influence in the locker room. Let's hope he can stay healthy, because this is a better defense when he's on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 When he blew up the Fins LT on that one play, I was cheering for the guy. I'm glad we brought him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Yes I agree. he needs time to get into the flow and played good tonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Good points, all. He's not as explosive off the ball but he can hold his ground in the run game still and he does make the OL work every play it seems. I think his effort is infectious as well. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 He looked good tonight. I only saw a few plays where he was dominated at the point of attack. Most of the time he was in good position and he definitely goes 100% more than anybody not named Kyle Williams in the front 7. Let's hope he stays healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 For real . He made plays. Looked great. Got washed out a couple plays. Big impact. Great for rotation. Kelsay > Moore > Merriman > Anderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 When is Anderson due back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I like how Merriman sets the edge. He refuses to give up the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Merriman reminded me of what we all hoped Maybin might be like, except sort of reversed. As Maybin bulked up he lost speed. As Merriman got banged up he lost speed. Either way, these amazing athletes can only go so far with their ability. I am happy with what we have in Merriman and am glad we have a roster of players that can contribute unlike just a few years ago when we had guys idling in roster space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Yeah ironically Merriman was brought here as a pass rusher and at 265 pounds he's not exactly a behemoth. And yet he is very stout in the run game. And I agree that he brings a good energy to the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 His best regular season as a Bill.. Hope it continues!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 While he looked good at times, I saw Merriman get dominated at the point of attack on more than one occasion. I understand that that happens from time-to-time, however, a good football player will never give up on a play, which is what I saw Merriman a number of times. He, along with the rest of the team, were great against the run. LB's made some great plays to back up the D-Line's effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 While he looked good at times, I saw Merriman get dominated at the point of attack on more than one occasion. I understand that that happens from time-to-time, however, a good football player will never give up on a play, which is what I saw Merriman a number of times. He, along with the rest of the team, were great against the run. LB's made some great plays to back up the D-Line's effort. To temper things... He's our 5th string DE. Its totally acceptable for a 5th string DE to not play perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBills Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I like how they had him standing up alot at DE. They showed alot of different d line looks tonight which was nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Merriman made a positive difference tonight, thinking any diffferent is ignorant. Edited November 16, 2012 by mitchmurraydowntown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 He's the emotional leader of this D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Not only was Merriman getting in to the backfield on occassion, but he's great at sniffing out screens and other such plays. Those were intangibles I was never aware of when he was getting 17 sacks in San Diego because I was blinded by his lights out dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Riddle me this - why do the Bills cut a guy who is this good? If he isn't going to be a starter anymore (Mario/Anderson) then doesn't he get demoted to 2nd or even third string before getting cut? Seriously, they cut a guy who is much better than our second stringers! No wonder our team never seems to have depth of any kind. Then they bring him back and he plays really well, better than the guys they did keep. Really makes you questions our scoutting staff even MORE than we already question them on their draft pick resume (which is awful) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Riddle me this - why do the Bills cut a guy who is this good? If he isn't going to be a starter anymore (Mario/Anderson) then doesn't he get demoted to 2nd or even third string before getting cut? Seriously, they cut a guy who is much better than our second stringers! No wonder our team never seems to have depth of any kind. Then they bring him back and he plays really well, better than the guys they did keep. Really makes you questions our scoutting staff even MORE than we already question them on their draft pick resume (which is awful) This isn't a negative Nancy reply, but it's one decent game in three. They cut him to make room essentially for Moore and I don't think anyone's going to argue with how that turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 not a merriman fan.....but he had a good game by any standards.... hope it continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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