Glazer: 2-sources say Merriman to Bills

[Coach Sal]

Shocker: hearing Bills strongly leaning toward claiming Merriman. Only way it doesn't happen is if they change their minds last minute

If Bills put in the claim they get him bc of waiver order. Nothing official yet but 2 sources say they are doing it. See if they follow thru

http://twitter.com/#!/Jay_Glazer

[Dying_-2-_Live]

This would be great
He 's still a very good LB

[G Wolly]

This would be great
He 's still a very good LB

Not "very" good.

But better than what we currently have.

[Pinkerton Security]

again, hes a prototypical 3-4 OLB who can get to the QB...lets hope if we get him he performs...and could maybe teach Maybin a thing or 2....or at least give him some roids lol

[T-Long]

Get it done!

[Captain Obvious]

or at least give him some roids lol

Yes.. it's not cheating unless you get caught and in all seriousness this might be the only thing that could make Maybin into a decent player

[Mahdi]

Jay Glazer (twitter) I'm hearing now even stronger that bills gm buddy nix has gone as far as informing merriman he's claiming him


Glazer latest Post.

[cocamide]

He can hook Maybin up with some 'roids

[Mahdi]

He can hook Maybin up with some 'roids
or some pass rush moves. God knows no one else on the roster has any moves to share with Maybin.

[bigbub2352]

this makes to much sense for it to happen...i would love the move he is only 26 and u can build a d around this kid just like SD did

Remember Nix had a big part in them taking him in SD

Also as for the steriods...name a player in the NFL not on the juice?

This would show the fan base we have a plan and this would energize the team as well he is a leader and we need one

i say sign him long term maybe a 3yr deal if this happens dont just rent him

[bigbub2352]

also mentor for maybin, moats, coleman and batten as well

[ddaryl]

I'm all for it if he can be extended at a decent price, otherwise its a complete waste of effort

[HAMMER]

As I said in another thread, he has had a lot of injuries. If he can stay healthy there is no reason he can't go back to being a very good LB. This would bring a much needed infusion of attitude to the team as well.

[hydro]

this makes to much sense for it to happen...i would love the move he is only 26 and u can build a d around this kid just like SD did

Remember Nix had a big part in them taking him in SD

Also as for the steriods...name a player in the NFL not on the juice?

This would show the fan base we have a plan and this would energize the team as well he is a leader and we need one

i say sign him long term maybe a 3yr deal if this happens dont just rent him

All of them aren't on "the juice". There are drug tests that are stopping that. I believe the only thing that anyone can be on is HGH because it is hard to test for.

[Jan Reimers]

I'm not usually big on these kind of moves, but given that we have probably the worst linebacking corps in football, I can't really see a downside.

[justasportsfan]

I'm not usually big on these kind of moves, but given that we have probably the worst linebacking corps in football, I can't really see a downside.

exactly. It's Ralph who's paying him anyways.

[cocamide]

I'd be very happy with this move. It might finally give us some toughness in our LB corps.

[Dr. Lecter]

All of them aren't on "the juice". There are drug tests that are stopping that. I believe the only thing that anyone can be on is HGH because it is hard to test for.
Roids are fairly easy to beat a test on. They know when they are going to get tested so they can cycle off in plenty of time.

[stuckincincy]

This would be great
He 's still a very good LB

Hmm...why did they cut him, then?

[don137]

This would be great
He 's still a very good LB

He could be a lousy LB and still be an upgrade over what they have now.

[TacklingDummy]

I won't believe it until Schefter reports it.

[Dr. Taylor Zaius]

Not "very" good.

But better than what we currently have.
Then we certainly should claim him.:chuckle:

[Dr. Lecter]

I won't believe it until Schefter reports it.
Or Joe Logan

[hydro]

I won't believe it until Schefter reports it.

Glazer is better than Shefter by a mile. Thing is Glazer only says something is going to happen when he is confident in his source. Shefter just spouts off half the time about educated guesses.

[T-Long]

Glazer is the top dog of breaking news. I heard on Sirius NFL Radio that Schefter is claiming the same thing.

[RockStar36]

Glazer is better than Shefter by a mile. Thing is Glazer only says something is going to happen when he is confident in his source. Shefter just spouts off half the time about educated guesses.

Glazer is better, but I had to stop following him on Twitter because of all the MMA tweets.

[RockStar36]

Glazer is the top dog of breaking news. I heard on Sirius NFL Radio that Schefter is claiming the same thing.

Schefter is simply reporting that Glazer reported it. Thank you Adam.

[TrEd FTW]

Schefter: Someone else did my job for me, but I'll collect my paycheck anyway.

[DraftBoy]

Glazer is better than Shefter by a mile. Thing is Glazer only says something is going to happen when he is confident in his source. Shefter just spouts off half the time about educated guesses.

Yes and No, Glazer only reports things about teams he has contacts within (i.e. players he trains) he is very localized to those teams (GB, NYG, etc.) notice he doesnt tweet much about other teams.

Schefter is right about 70% of the time on Twitter.

I actually prefer Aaron Wilson from NFP, he Ravens localized but he is almost always right, but he's rarely if ever first.

[bigbub2352]

All of them aren't on "the juice". There are drug tests that are stopping that. I believe the only thing that anyone can be on is HGH because it is hard to test for.

if they dont do it now they did it in college or high school trust me

[Canadian'eh!]

Now, I think Merriman has ahd a bad run of injuries and could still be good again. It's not clear if that WILL happen but is worth taking a chance on.

However.....

I will say this is ONCE AGAIN, another move by the Bills that shows a lack of ability to come up with a plan and stick with it.

Merriman is proven as a 3-4 OLB pass rusher. The Bills wanted to run the 3-4, but had horrible personnel for it that went almost totally un-addressed in the offseason. Predicatably, they flat out sucked at it. So they panic, and decide they are going back the the 4-3 6 games into the season. Merriman becomes available, and is a protoypical 3-4 OLB, and they are going to claim him and what? Play him as a 4-3 OLB? DE? or are we back to trying a 3-4?

Does this team have ANY idea how to either a- pick a scheme and find players to fill it or b- pick a scheme that works for the players you have?

jesus.

[Bangarang]

Maybin just told someone from WGR550 in the locker room that Merriman was coming to the Bills.

[patmoran2006]

By a MILE, Jay Glazer is the best at breaking big news.. and its clear as day he has a SHARP contact deeply rooted into the Bills organization, he's always breaking Bills news.

[DrGraves]

so how does this work? do we just get him for 8 more games? do we have to sign him first?

[wmoz11]

so how does this work? do we just get him for 8 more games? do we have to sign him first?

He plays under this contract with San Diego. He will be a FA after this season.

[patmoran2006]

so how does this work? do we just get him for 8 more games? do we have to sign him first? If he plays again this year, he plays for Buffalo, we own his rights for the rest of this year, then he becomes a UFA

This is assuming the Bills have claimed him, that I do not know of.. Seems Glazer is the only one privvy to it.

[RockStar36]

so how does this work? do we just get him for 8 more games? do we have to sign him first?

He is ours till the end of the season when his contract runs up. The Bills are taking on the remainder of his deal.

[T-Long]

We would get him for the remainder of the season, then he becomes a free agent.

[DrGraves]

im assuming we would only claim him if we could extend him first?

[RockStar36]

im assuming we would only claim him if we could extend him first?

No, claims don't work that way.

[methos4ever]

I'm reporting that both Aaron Maybin and George Wilson confirmed that they've been informed that Merriman will be claimed by the Bills.

http://twitter.com/#!/JoeB_WGR/status/29599836754

[hydro]

im assuming we would only claim him if we could extend him first?

That doesn't have to be the case. Why would we extend him when he hasn't played all season. First lets see what he has left in the tank before doing something stupid.

[RockStar36]

That doesn't have to be the case. Why would we extend him when he hasn't played all season. First lets see what he has left in the tank before doing something stupid.

I don't think they would have that option anyways. Claims are simply put it and the rest of the chips fall from there.

[DrGraves]

well i mean having the intention of extending him... obviously there is no point to just have him for the rest of the season?

[RockStar36]

well i mean having the intention of extending him... obviously there is no point to just have him for the rest of the season?

I would hope so, but who knows what he has after all the injuries. I think of this as a 9 game tryout.

[hydro]

well i mean having the intention of extending him... obviously there is no point to just have him for the rest of the season?Well I am sure if he is playing to a level worthy of an extention they would do so. It would be kinda pointless to bring him in just to let him go no matter what.

[Michael82]

He has a Twitter page and has been quiet for the past 16 hours....

http://twitter.com/#!/shawnemerriman

[methos4ever]

well i mean having the intention of extending him... obviously there is no point to just have him for the rest of the season?
A few things Graves. One, we'd have him in house to see exactly how well he's recovered and how useful he could be in the future. Second, we have a great opportunity to sell the aspect the Bills (via Buddy) want him to be reborn here. Third, if he lights it up and wants to go to greener pastures, we can get a comp pick for the effort.

Low risk, high reward, in my opinion.

[imbondz]

Nix was in San Diego when they drafted Merriman

[DrGraves]

okay cool. thanks for the clarifications

[Ickybaluky]

Schefter says it is official:

"Buffalo has claimed LB Shawne Merriman. He has five days to report to Buffalo; plans to for now. He is not expected to play Sunday vs. Chic."

[BuffaloBeliever]

This sends the signal that we're committed to keep the 3-4 system intact defensively if people doubted about that given our struggles adjusting to the system as Merriman is purely a 3-4 OLB. This is a low-risk, high-reward kind of move by Buddy as we either get a washed up player on a one-year deal at a very modest salary considering his talent level or we get a true sparkle to our defense and a guy that can consistently get to the QB and bring necessary attitude to this sloppy defense. Lights Out is a huge, extremely tough and physical LB who will make it far more interesting to watch this awful Bills defense.

Good move by Buddy Nix

[HAMMER]

Maybin just told someone from WGR550 in the locker room that Merriman was coming to the Bills.

Ironic as it just may be Maybins roster spot he takes.

[imbondz]

how old is Merriman?

[Ed]

I would hope so, but who knows what he has after all the injuries. I think of this as a 9 game tryout.
A 9 game tryout for another team.

[Michael82]

That's good. I prefer to stay in the 3-4.

[Nublar7]

Congrats on getting Merriman. This is the bold type of move a winless team has to make to try and win a game. Merriman may not have much left in the tank, but this is a risk worth taking.

[Mike13]

It all depends on his knee.

[The last buffalo fan]

how old is Merriman?

26.

[Ed]

26.
Merriman had 27 career sacks before he turned 23. Kind of makes me reconsider the whole "Maybin is still young" argument.

[TheBrownBear]

no real risk in claiming him. But I think he's through and I don't foresee him on the roster next season.

[ChristopherWalken]

Adding Merriman could also cover-up the Kelsay contract extension....if they are now feeling rather silly about making that mistake.

If Merriman quickly catches on to the Bills defensive scheme, and I see no reason why he couldn't, the Bills would quickly have an excuse to bench Kelsay.

[don137]

Worse case scenerio he sucks as bad as the current LB core however teaches the young players.
Best case scenerio he plays very well and contributes significantly to this defense. He signs somewhere else in the off season for big money and the Bills gets draft compensation for losing a free agent.