Aaron Maybin
Bills claim Shawne Merriman
Nicknamed "Lights Out," Merriman had previously been regarded as one of the NFL's most feared players. He's a three-time Pro Bowl selection. In 60 career games, he has 43½ sacks -- but only four in his past three mlb jerseys seasons.
Injuries and both on- and off-field controversies combined to end Merriman's tenure in San Diego. The decision to waive him came three nfl jersey weeks ago, when San Diego placed him on the injured reserve list. In claiming Merriman, the Bills pick up what's left of the player's one-year, $3.27 million contract.
Despite the Bills' numerous needs after getting off to their worst start in 26 years, the decision to claim Merriman is an eye-opener. Nix previously said he was not interested in adding high-profile players, and instead was focused on rebuilding through the draft.
Of course, Merriman can serve as a one-year quick fix to bolster a defense that's both porous against the run and having difficulty generating a pass rush. Buffalo ranks last in the NFL, allowing nearly 189 yards rushing per game -- and has already allowed 200 or more yards rushing four times this mlb jerseys season.
The Bills have also managed 11 sacks, failing to replace their leading pass-rusher, Aaron Schobel, who was released in August after he couldn't make up his mind on retirement. The lack of a pass rush has hurt the team's defense, which has only one interception after finishing second in the NFL with 28 in 2009.
Merriman's numbers have plummeted, too.
He missed most of the 2008 season after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery, and had only four sacks last year while attempting to find his hard-hitting form.
After sitting out most offseason workouts and part of training camp to protest his contract status, he was slowed by an Achilles tendon injury and then a calf injury. He had only five tackles and no sacks in limited action this year.
Merriman was also suspended four games in 2006 after testing positive for steroids. He blamed the positive test on a tainted supplement, which he never identified.
He also brought unwanted attention off the field. He was arrested just before the 2009 season after reality television star Tila Tequila accused him of battery and false imprisonment at his suburban San Diego home. No charges were filed, and Merriman and Tequila settled dueling lawsuits.
Bills linebacker Aaron Maybin was most excited about the news, even though Merriman's addition will push the 2009 first-round draft pick down the depth chart.
Maybin was 13 when he first met Merriman, and the two became close while growing up in the Baltimore area. Inactive the past two games, Maybin believes Merriman can serve as a mentor to help him develop.
"It's definitely an exciting opportunity," said Maybin, who has yet to get a sack in 21 career games. "He's an outstanding playmaker. And defensively, what he's done in his career, speaks for itself."
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