Shawne Merriman waived

[Ballboy]

The question needs to be asked is if he his better than what we have opposite CM3 now? That answer I think is yes. He is still young(26?) and for the life of me cannot think of another linebackers name on the Chargers team!!! Offense won't be able to double him.

That being said, I still don't think he drops to us at 21 in the WW.

[pittstang5]

I heard the Bills are going to take him. (ESPN Radio)

[Fritz]

makes too much sense. Even assuming he makes it to us in the WW process TT wouldn't do it because it makes too much sense.

I'm sure he's a better options at this point than the guys they just signed off the street. end of story. I'm sure he would like a chance to play for a contending team and to prove people wrong. proving someone or people wrong is always a huge motivational tool that many guys have used. I'd like to think he has some pride left and would work to make a difference anywhere he landed.

I agree. Nothing that makes sense has been done by TT. He keeps drafting guys and developing them and locking them up to long term contracts if he thinks they will be long term contributors. He doesn't give up third round picks for running backs with big names in college who average fewer yards per carry than the current stable of backs in Green Bay. He doesn't sign big name free agents like Dan Snyder or Jerry Jones.

I don't understand TT. If it makes sense, he just won't do it.

[Airin' Rodgers]

I heard the Bills are going to take him. (ESPN Radio)

Just saw that on the Bottom line too. Sounds like a done deal

[pbmax]

Schefter says Bucs and Dolphins also claimed Merriman. No mention of Pack.

[Lurker64]

Schefter says Bucs and Dolphins also claimed Merriman. No mention of Pack.

Might be just a stylistic preference. I think the Capers-LeBeau variant of the 3-4 defense puts a lot of emphasis on OLBs who can move well, and is willing to sacrifice size do to that. Other types (notably the Belichick branch of the Fairbanks-Bullough tree) likes OLBs who are big and physical first and foremost.

Merriman is 6-4 265 and doesn't move well anymore. It's entirely likely Capers and Greene just didn't think he would help all that much.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Given the Bills had first shot at Merriman, doesn't matter what the Pack wanted to do.

[Guiness]

Looks like the Bills wasted their money on Merriman

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14279343/bills-lb-merriman-out-indefinitely-with-achilles-injury

Coach Chan Gailey announced Thursday that Merriman will not play against Detroit (2-6) this weekend, and is out indefinitely after aggravating an injury to his right Achilles' tendon in his first practice a day earlier.

[hoosier]

Looks like the Bills wasted their money on Merriman

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14279343/bills-lb-merriman-out-indefinitely-with-achilles-injury

Coach Chan Gailey announced Thursday that Merriman will not play against Detroit (2-6) this weekend, and is out indefinitely after aggravating an injury to his right Achilles' tendon in his first practice a day earlier.

Merriman hurt himself after being nearly inactive for most of the season?!? Now that is truly shocking. Maybe some HGH would hasten his recovery.