http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/47114/would-shawne-merriman-be-worth-signing By Bill Williamson | ESPN.com Fans of each AFC West team has asked me if I think former San Diego star pass-rusher Shawne Merriman would be a fit for their team. Sadly, I don’t he’d fit in the division. I’m not sure if Merriman, who was cut by Buffalo on Monday, will ever be a factor in the NFL again. Merriman was one of my favorite players to cover when he was in San Diego. Good guy, passionate man and he was once an impact player. But Merriman, 28, hasn’t been a productive player in five years. Merriman has played a total of eight games in the past three seasons and a total of 23 in the past five. Injuries have overtaken him. His last good season was in 2007. I’ve love to see Merriman revitalize his career. But the odds are against him. In other AFC West news: Denver safety Quinton Carter and running back Ronnie Hillman returned to practice. Hillman will remain a backup. Carter lost traction in his battle with Rahim Moore to start at safety. Moore will likely be a starter at the begging of the season, but if he falters, Carter will get a chance to play. The autopsy report on Junior Seau was released. He committed suicide May 2. Planning on being unruly at an NFL game? It may cost you.
In all seriousness, I've always liked SM...I'm not one of those obsessed with the banned substances suspension or the fact that he tried to avoid or postpone a surgery (which doctors said was not a risk to get worse by trying to play) so he could be on the field...or even the absurd allegations by nutjob Tia Tequila. That said, if the Chargers had more roster room, and he could be signed for the price of an Andrew Walter away jersey, I'd actually consider giving the guy another shot. But the recent need to hold open two unproductive slots, waiting for Mathews & Vincent Brown...have upped the price of each remaining slot...and there's just no way to justify spending a precious spot on a guy as risky as SM. Just the same, I wish the man well.
I believe all we would get out of him at this point would be disappointment. Time for "Lights Out" to buy some tights and enter the world of Pro Wrestling.
Merriman was only dominate because of whatever it is he was taking... since hes been clean hes been garbage
That would have to qualify as the nastiest Anal Fissure known to mankind ..............5 years worth an counting ??? What exactly happened that night with Tila I wonder ???? Damn, I thought mine was murder and it only took a few days to heal up.
