Shawne Merriman v. Randy Moss -- Who would you claim?

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #1 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 3:40 pm

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Today's NFL waiver wire may feature Randy Moss and Shawne Merriman: 10 Pro Bowls between them. Things change...

Who would you rather claim off waivers?

LUKE23 · Post #2 » by **LUKE23** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 3:41 pm

Merriman easily. I'd claim him regardless, he's better than what we have opposite Matthews.

Newz · Post #3 » by **Newz** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 3:43 pm

Merriman and it's not even close... Considering I don't even want Moss.

chuckleslove · Post #4 » by **chuckleslove** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 3:45 pm

Newz wrote:Merriman and it's not even close... Considering I don't even want Moss.

Kerb Hohl · Post #5 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 3:50 pm

I could see the Bears claiming Merriman just to block or something. Even though he's not a 4-3 guy.

Eh, nevermind. Maybe we've got a shot.

Post #6 » by **Wade-A-Holic** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 4:27 pm

Of the two I'd prefer Merriman, but I still think Ted should consider Moss.

midranger · Post #7 » by **midranger** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 4:33 pm

Does anyone know if Merriman has ANYTHING left? I really doubt it.

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #8 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 4:37 pm

midranger wrote:Does anyone know if Merriman has ANYTHING left? I really doubt it.

I don't think anyone really knows, but with Jones going down for the year we could definitely use some help at OLB.

Post #9 » by **Wade-A-Holic** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 4:45 pm

PackBuckGophZag wrote:
midranger wrote:Does anyone know if Merriman has ANYTHING left? I really doubt it.

I don't think anyone really knows, but with Jones going down for the year we could definitely use some help at OLB.

Agreed. He has to be better than what we have at the end of our bench at linebacker and he'll be playing with a chip on his shoulder wherever he goes.

Mags FTW · Post #10 » by **Mags FTW** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 5:11 pm

Post #11 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 5:22 pm

He hasn't done anything since he's been off the juice. No thanks.

LUKE23 · Post #12 » by **LUKE23** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 5:47 pm

True, but the alternatives are Frank Zombo and nothing else at OLB. We don't even have Jones or Poppinga, both who are also inadequate starters.

RedDeath · Post #13 » by **RedDeath** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 6:55 pm

I would definitely take a flier on Merriman... even if he has nothing left there is no real harm in trying. He really hasn't been the same player since the suspension for the HGH or whatever he got caught using...

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #14 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 7:24 pm

When are the waiver claims announced? Sometime tomorrow I'm assuming?

Aaron It Out · Post #15 » by **Aaron It Out** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 7:27 pm

Merriman isn't very good anymore. Moss.

A Diddy2231 · Post #16 » by **A Diddy2231** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 7:43 pm

Yeah TT can tell him he has the chance to help a possible contender and next yr we plan the Chargers and he can get revenge...actually that is if he was under contract or we signed him next yr lol

eagle13 · Post #17 » by **eagle13** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 8:37 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:He hasn't done anything since he's been off the juice. No thanks.

Totally true.
Zombo playing well.
Walden has potential.

Still... I sign him if he accepts being on a short leash.

Moss = same - he won't.

smooth 'lil balla · Post #18 » by **smooth 'lil balla** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 8:37 pm

Merriman, no question. Woodson was once considered done too. If we have the chance to grab him, which i highly doubt will even be possible, we should take him.

RiotPunch · Post #19 » by **RiotPunch** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 8:42 pm

I honestly think Moss brings more to the table than Shawne does. Moss can still do what he does at an elite level, Merriman can't. I understand our depth at LB is in worse shape than our WR depth... but our defense just shut out the NY Jets. Our pressure on the QB hasn't been great from the OLB opposite Matthews, but I really don't think Merriman changes that.

I say rent Moss to jumpstart our offense and draft any of Von Miller, Jeremy Beal, Justin Houston or Akeem Ayers to play alongside Clay.

RayRayJones · Post #20 » by **RayRayJones** » Tue Nov 2, 2010 8:51 pm

Woodson broke his leg right before coming to GB, and Merriman's leg has been his trouble as well. And he had a pro bowl year in '07, with 12.5 sacks, after all his HGH/steroids issues. Go get him.