APBills fans have learned the hard way that, just when they start to think that Shawne Merriman will make a contribution, he gets injured. As a result, Bills fans understandably were concerned when Merriman missed practice on Monday.
According to Tim Graham of the Buffalo News, Merriman said he has a tight hamstring.
“If you think about it, this is the first time I’ve practiced this much in three years,” Merriman said. “From OTAs all the way to now, I missed one practice where I rolled my ankle [two weeks ago].
“Other than that, it’s getting used to playing football again, being sore, being able to recover and then go back out there and do it again. That’s what it’s about now.”
So maybe it’s time for Merriman, who has appeared in eight games over the past two seasons, to make an impact. He sounds more than ready.
“I’m happy, man,” Merriman said. “I’m happy playing football again. It’s a feeling I can’t even describe because football has been such a big part of my life. When that’s taken away from you, you start thinking about how much you miss it.”
He’s actually had only one meaningful season since 2008, when he was shut down for the year after Week One with a torn PCL. In all, Merriman has five total sacks in the last five seasons.
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Don’t be concerned Bills fans; he is going to accomplish as much off the field as on it.
merriman hasn’t been fine since maurice jones drew laid the wood on him
Better to be careful with a tight hammy than pull it 2 weeks before the opener. A lot of guys are getting hurt early. The Bills are playing it smart with a number of guys with minor aches and pains. They know what Merrimann can do. It gives backups more reps to show something.
His west coast connect can’t make east coast deliveries?
what’s the odds of him getting caught again for roids? I figure that if he can at least give the Bills a couple of games it will be totally worth it.
I hope the Bills are the 49ers of last year. Have a great break through year, that front seven has great potential, the secondary had a few games with 4 or 5 interceptions, one of those games against Brady if I recall correctly? Either way I’ve just wanted to see the Bills do well.Come on Lights out!!!!!! Turn back the clock and do it!
Merriman is just being pre-cautious and playing it safe. There is no reason to hurry up and play after being injured for so long. Besides, It is pre-season, It means nothing. I’d rather see him on the field week 1 rather than week 2 of the pre-season. Merriman still has the skills, he just has to learn to fight through the minor injuries so he is able to stay on and play.
As a Bills fan, Ive grown tired of him.
Cut bait. For the money that we are paying him, I am sure we can find a part time 3rd down rusher to rotate in with Mario and Mark.
The Merriman project is over.
Would be great to see Merriman contribute on a few decent plays this year. I hear there’s this Mario guy ahead of him on the depth chart many more people are relying on though.