Merriman in 2010?

by Sizemorgasim on Jun 6, 2009 3:28 PM EDT

In the Rumor central section of ESPN.com an article suggested that Shawne Merriman will not resign with the chargers because Phillip Rivers will be First on their to-do list and the chargers reached with the 16th overall pick in the 09 draft to select hybrid de/olb Larry English. Also the chargers will have to use the Franchise tag or resign RB Darren Sproles. If Merriman is let go can the Browns strike and get the best rush linebacker in NFL?

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We have been saving cap room this offseason. It would be tough to outbid if there is no cap next year though

by Roger Dorn on Jun 6, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

The crazy thing about that is, I think Lerner is sort of like what's his name for the Cavs...I kind of think he'd be willing to spend the money.

by muhawk83 on Jun 7, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions

well lets all hope there is a cap or we’ll never see the browns being a contender ever again

by Jason E on Jun 7, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions

what does this mean?

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Jun 8, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions

nothing

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by kwoog on Jun 8, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Click on his profile — I think the picture says enough.

by Buckeye Brad on Jun 8, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions

:shakingmyhead:

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Jun 8, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha…I like how he states, " I love my cleveland teams." But, the first team listed under his favorites is the Cincinnati Reds.

by Nat on Jun 8, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I have been thinking about this too. If there is a cap, then I think we have a chance. And also, do you know much about LT’s situation?

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Jun 8, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions

Ellis would still be nice this year though.

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Jun 8, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions

If his knee is better, maybe.

We need to draft someone like Merriman, though.

by rufio on Jun 8, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

Veikune!

www.lowbrowsophisticate.com

by kwoog on Jun 8, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Hall

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Jun 8, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

meant as a reply to kwoog’s last post

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Jun 8, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Players like him deteriorate quickly. In a few years, he won’t be the physical specimen he has been recently. I also question his future injury status with his known use of PED’s. He’s going to want a long term contract with a lot of guaranteed money. I’m not so sure he is worth it.

by gahnki on Jun 8, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

good point

by Sizemorgasim on Jun 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

my thoughts, exactly. and coming off of big knee surgery, we’ll have to see what he comes with in the ’09 season.

by the way, can i take week 5 in the “when will merriman test positive in ’09” pool?

by DontCallMeJoey on Jun 8, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

give me week 2.

by rufio on Jun 8, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Chargers 2010 Free Agents
QB Phillip Rivers
RB Darren Sproles
Wr Chris Chambers
WR Vincent Jackson
LT Marcus McNeil
LB Shawne Merriman

by Sizemorgasim on Jun 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

How are they not extending some of those guys right now? I would have thought they would have extended McNeil and Rivers at the minimum by now.

by rufio on Jun 8, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Why did we give Bowens and Barton 4 year contracts when they are both > 30?

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Jun 9, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions

Contracts in the NFL are not guaranteed. The biggest risk for cutting a player early relates to the size of the bonus. It would be useful to take a look at what kind of bonus both players received to determine how easy it would be to cut these players

by Roger Dorn on Jun 9, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions