Shawne Merriman!

[George Cumby]

I am repping rbaloha1 just for his sheer doggedness, determination and conviction.

I also am OFFICIALLY nominating him for the "Custer's Last Stand Award" for pre-season 2012. Despite obviously insurmountable odds, despite an untenable tactical position, despite all evidence which clearly shows that defeat is all but inevitable, RB forges on with an iron will and self-assuredness worthy of a 19th Century narcissist with delusions of grandeur and political aspirations.

RB, I disagree with your position, just like almost everyone else on the board, but I love you, man. You want whats best for the Pack, and that's cool with me .

[LegandofthePack15]

NFL players generally don't want to visit Green Bay without a serious contract offer in hand.

lol. Nice generalization.

[LegandofthePack15]

As I wrote about 10,000 pages ago, given the bums the Packers have at OLB (with the exception of Matthews, of course), it wouldn't hurt to bring in Merriman for a look see.

Some posters just dont like Merriman b/c of his personality.

[Fritz]

As I wrote about 10,000 pages ago, given the bums the Packers have at OLB (with the exception of Matthews, of course), it wouldn't hurt to bring in Merriman for a look see.

Some posters just dont like Merriman b/c of his personality.

Some posters may not like Merriman's personality. I know I don't. However, the more salient point from those opposed to bringing Merriman in is that it's clear the guy is a shell of his former self - so in some people's minds, there's no point in wasting time and repetitions that could be used to evaluate younger, unknown players. If they don't display much, the odds are good Merriman will still be available in two weeks. As Aloha has said, the guy doesn't have much if any leverage right now.

[ThunderDan]

As I wrote about 10,000 pages ago

LOL, nice exaggeration.

[pbmax]

Merriman, as a vet with a ton of film, may not even want to visit teams initially. Eventually he may have no choice, but former starters don't usually like having a tryout. Sounds childish, but repeatedly it has been reported that agents won't even schedule them for workouts until there is no other choice. And I bet Merriman doesn't think there is no choice until Week 3.

The exception would be players coming off injuries, but they can also come in and just get a physical, not work out. Some refuse even that, preferring to send medical records. Teams are much more flexible about this that you may think as there was more than one team that said they would sign Peyton Manning without a physical or workout. Manning insisted, probably to avoid even more costly injury protection language in the contract.

This is all a result of the leverage FAs enjoy. Teams probably don't like it, but have to live with it.

And all agents prefer to have team-acceptable contract terms known before hand if at all possible to avoid wasting time and to help jack up offers elsewhere. The Packers routinely refuse to agree to such terms. I think Woodson might have been the rare exception as Thompson once was asked about his initial deal and he said the reason they signed him for that much is that they understood that was the amount it would take to get him to sign. Since the Packers had to give Woodson something close to his asking price, and we know he wasn't excited about coming here, I suspect the Packers had to bend the rule about agreements before hand as well.

[Pugger]

As I wrote about 10,000 pages ago, given the bums the Packers have at OLB (with the exception of Matthews, of course), it wouldn't hurt to bring in Merriman for a look see.

Some posters just dont like Merriman b/c of his personality.

I doubt Perry will turn out to be a bum...

[KYPack]

I am repping rbaloha1 just for his sheer doggedness, determination and conviction.

I also am OFFICIALLY nominating him for the "Custer's Last Stand Award" for pre-season 2012. Despite obviously insurmountable odds, despite an untenable tactical position, despite all evidence which clearly shows that defeat is all but inevitable, RB forges on with an iron will and self-assuredness worthy of a 19th Century narcissist with delusions of grandeur and political aspirations.

RB, I disagree with your position, just like almost everyone else on the board, but I love you, man. You want whats best for the Pack, and that's cool with me .

Some truth there.

Hawaii is whale country. RB is more like our Captain Ahab, pursuing his own little Great White Merriman.

[rbaloha1]

Some truth there.

Hawaii is whale country. RB is more like our Captain Ahab, pursuing his own little Great White Merriman.

Mahalo Braddah!

[rbaloha1]

I am repping rbaloha1 just for his sheer doggedness, determination and conviction.

I also am OFFICIALLY nominating him for the "Custer's Last Stand Award" for pre-season 2012. Despite obviously insurmountable odds, despite an untenable tactical position, despite all evidence which clearly shows that defeat is all but inevitable, RB forges on with an iron will and self-assuredness worthy of a 19th Century narcissist with delusions of grandeur and political aspirations.

RB, I disagree with your position, just like almost everyone else on the board, but I love you, man. You want whats best for the Pack, and that's cool with me .

Mahalo Cumby. The packers played you in the wrong position -- should have been the next maddog douglas.

[rbaloha1]

Some truth there.

Hawaii is whale country. RB is more like our Captain Ahab, pursuing his own little Great White Merriman.

Sorry to disappoint you but the missionaries died off but still have a bad legacy in the islands.

Please visit me during the pro bowl -- mai tais and bikinis await!

[Guiness]

Some posters may not like Merriman's personality. I know I don't. However, the more salient point from those opposed to bringing Merriman in is that it's clear the guy is a shell of his former self - so in some people's minds, there's no point in wasting time and repetitions that could be used to evaluate younger, unknown players. If they don't display much, the odds are good Merriman will still be available in two weeks. As Aloha has said, the guy doesn't have much if any leverage right now.

I think I may have posted something similar above, and if not, I meant to! Likelihood is low that anyone will bring him in now and guarantee his salary for the year. He'll be easy enough to find on his couch after the first week-end of the season.

[Travbrew]

As I wrote about 10,000 pages ago, given the bums the Packers have at OLB (with the exception of Matthews, of course), it wouldn't hurt to bring in Merriman for a look see.

Some posters just dont like Merriman b/c of his personality.

No, some posters just don't like Merriman b/c he's a washed up has-been. One could say he's a "Legand" in his own mind. Oh wait...did I not spell that (legend) correctly?

[Guiness]

We lost our chance at Gholston, the Rams got him. Fischer, you crazy gambler you!

Wait? This isn't the 'available washed up players' thread?

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/19871368/rams-sign-former-first-round-bust-vernon-gholston

[LegandofthePack15]

No, some posters just don't like Merriman b/c he's a washed up has-been. One could say he's a "Legand" in his own mind. Oh wait...did I not spell that (legend) correctly?

lol. It was a typo. Didn't notice the incorrect spelling til after I have already registered.

In Oakland, Randy Moss was a washed up has-been, too. Then he went to NE, and for the next 3 seasons, made Thompson look like Judge Parins.

We know what we get out of bums like Walden, Zombo, Jones, So'oto...NOTHING. Merriman, when healthy, has the ability to be "lights out."