Words of Wisdom From Merriman?! Impossible! - The Orange Mane

Borks147 · 11-06-2007, 01:04 AM

This wasn't the first time the Chargers were talking about missed tackles.

"I think you can try to blame it on Norv Turner, but I would love to see him go out and try to tackle somebody right now," Merriman said.

How about blaming it on defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell?

"I would love to see Ted try to tackle somebody right now," Merriman said. "The 11 players on the field are the ones who have to tackle. The coaches cannot go out and tackle for us."

Merriman once said that tackling is an attitude.

"If we don't have an attitude by now, we're going to have problems," Merriman said. "This game is played with an attitude, this game is played violent, this game is played with aggression, and if you don't have that, you're not going to be a successful football player or a successful team.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...o&confirm=true

my concern...would Shanahan's glass eye pop out if he tried to tackle someone?

Los Broncos · 11-06-2007, 01:06 AM

I knew it was in you Merriman, way to step up.

lex · 11-06-2007, 01:09 AM

This might have been one of the rare times where the guy they faced in practice wasnt as good as the guy they played against in a game.

CBF1 · 11-06-2007, 01:09 AM

Adrian Peterson- 1 Merriman- 0

CBF1 · 11-06-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lex

This might have been one of the rare times where the guy they faced in practice wasnt as good as the guy they played against in a game.

I get a strange feeling that the "Old Guard" running backs in the NFL are on the decline. Alexander, Johnson, and LT have all had their best years and are on the decline. The new breed lead by AP, Willie Parker, Joseph Addai and Marshawn Lynch are the new top dogs.

Jason in LA · 11-06-2007, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

Adrian Peterson- 1 Merriman- 0

Merriman is getting it from Vida Guerra, so I'd say the score is Merriman- 125,253,632, Peterson- 1.

Los Broncos · 11-06-2007, 01:18 AM

Merriman is tapping Guerra?

I can only dream of how that is

CBF1 · 11-06-2007, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

Merriman is tapping Guerra?

I can only dream of how that is

Stop the day dreaming and send me you email... I have some pictures you would like to view

Kaylore · 11-06-2007, 01:22 AM

I wonder if she minds his b-acne from all the steroids he's taking...

Jason in LA · 11-06-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

Merriman is tapping Guerra?

I can only dream of how that is

I've seen her twice in person. Both times Merriman was there. The first time on the red carpet of the ESPYs. Second time was back stage at BETs Ballers. When I saw her I was going to take me shot (I wouldn't of had much of a chance, but I was going to try anyway). Then I saw Merriman a few feet away, and decided that I probably shouldn't try to hit on Vida. Damn football players and all their money and fame.

Los Broncos · 11-06-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

Stop the day dreaming and send me your email... I have some pictures you would like to view

Fixed it for ya

Los Broncos · 11-06-2007, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason in LA

I've seen her twice in person. Both times Merriman was there. The first time on the red carpet of the ESPYs. Second time was back stage at BETs Ballers. When I saw her I was going to take me shot (I wouldn't of had much of a chance, but I was going to try anyway). Then I saw Merriman a few feet away, and decided that I probably shouldn't try to hit on Vida. Damn football players and all their money and fame.

Screw him Jason, get yours man, but football players do have first shot at prime poon.

gunns · 11-06-2007, 02:11 AM

Does he look smaller this year to anyone else or is it just me seeing it that way?

Xenos · 11-06-2007, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gunns

Does he look smaller this year to anyone else or is it just me seeing it that way?

He's the same size. It's the white that makes him slimmer looking.

lex · 11-06-2007, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

I get a strange feeling that the "Old Guard" running backs in the NFL are on the decline. Alexander, Johnson, and LT have all had their best years and are on the decline. The new breed lead by AP, Willie Parker, Joseph Addai and Marshawn Lynch are the new top dogs.

No doubt about it. AD is so much better than everyone else at running the football, its impossible for anyone else to make up for it in other ways.

boltaneer · 11-06-2007, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

I get a strange feeling that the "Old Guard" running backs in the NFL are on the decline. Alexander, Johnson, and LT have all had their best years and are on the decline. The new breed lead by AP, Willie Parker, Joseph Addai and Marshawn Lynch are the new top dogs.

Alexander turned 30 recently. That's when RB's usually start to decline. LJ and LT are a nearing that point but they're not there yet.

LT and LJ aren't in decline. LT's numbers are down this year because he's a victim of Norv's vanilla playcalling And both of them are playing behind offensive lines who are struggling this season.

The guy who looks washed up is Alexander. I never bought into his hype. His glory days were behind arguably the best o-line in the NFL at the time. Once Hutch left and Walter Jones aged a bit, his production went into the toilet. I think Cedric Benson runs harder than Alexander now.

The guys you listed above are definitely ready to take over. I'd add Ronnie Brown. I think Marion Barber and Michael Turner have great shots to become superstars next year as well when they finally get their turn to become feature backs.

yavoon · 11-06-2007, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by boltaneer

Alexander turned 30 recently. That's when RB's usually start to decline. LJ and LT are a nearing that point but they're not there yet.

LT and LJ aren't in decline. LT's numbers are down this year because he's a victim of Norv's vanilla playcalling And both of them are playing behind offensive lines who are struggling this season.

The guy who looks washed up is Alexander. I never bought into his hype. His glory days were behind arguably the best o-line in the NFL at the time. Once Hutch left and Walter Jones aged a bit, his production went into the toilet. I think Cedric Benson runs harder than Alexander now.

The guys you listed above are definitely ready to take over. I'd add Ronnie Brown. I think Marion Barber and Michael Turner have great shots to become superstars next year as well when they finally get their turn to become feature backs.

shaun alexander went into suck mode the instant he signed his contract. but yah hutchinson gone is big too, he was always a rb that needed holes.

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Borks147 the dude abides... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hanover NH Posts: 1,845	Words of Wisdom From Merriman?! Impossible! This wasn't the first time the Chargers were talking about missed tackles. "I think you can try to blame it on Norv Turner, but I would love to see him go out and try to tackle somebody right now," Merriman said. How about blaming it on defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell? "I would love to see Ted try to tackle somebody right now," Merriman said. "The 11 players on the field are the ones who have to tackle. The coaches cannot go out and tackle for us." Merriman once said that tackling is an attitude. "If we don't have an attitude by now, we're going to have problems," Merriman said. "This game is played with an attitude, this game is played violent, this game is played with aggression, and if you don't have that, you're not going to be a successful football player or a successful team. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...o&confirm=true my concern...would Shanahan's glass eye pop out if he tried to tackle someone?

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11-06-2007, 01:06 AM	#2
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lex Bowlen Sold Us Out! The Broncos have been DisemBowlened Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 10,253 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	This might have been one of the rare times where the guy they faced in practice wasnt as good as the guy they played against in a game.

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CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	Adrian Peterson- 1 Merriman- 0

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gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,654 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	Does he look smaller this year to anyone else or is it just me seeing it that way?