Patriots making a move for Merriman or S-Jax?

[LionRyan]

They're cleaning out their roster, freeing up cap space. Today is the trade deadline. They're up to something!

 

[SteelSoul]

hopefully we see some crazy moves today! trade deadlines are exciting... just for the possibilities.

 

[sffanmike25]

Merriman would be a good fit in New England. Generally disliked player on a generally hated team.

 

[LionRyan]

Merriman would be a good fit in New England. Generally disliked player on a generally hated team.

Haha...no "he fits the system" or anything like that? Just general hatred.

 

[sffanmike25]

Haha...no "he fits the system" or anything like that? Just general hatred.

Have to fit in within the team culture. :lollol:

Looking at the actual fit, the Pats actually made a similiar acquisition late in the off-season with Derrick Burgess from Oakland (for a conditional 2nd/3rd RD pick). That's produced 1 sack... which is one more than Merriman right now. Unless SD is dumping Merriman at a discount (NE buying in at the bottom of his stock on the bad leg), I don't know what they're thinking in terms of immediate impact. Could just be hedging their bet on the previous deal, or making him a situational guy until he's closer to being "back."

Trading for S-Jax makes more sense. Jackson plays with heart in STL despite the continual losing. Bringing him to NE might really fire up his production, as he is a pretty strong runner, and has good hands out of the backfield (key for NE's pass-heavy style). Give STL one of NE's RB's + another player/higher pick and it would be worth looking into.

 

[rexvos]

Merriman is damaged goods, if anyone trades for him they are not going to give up much.

 

[Poopy Pants]

Maroney actually ran pretty hard this past week. With that passing game, I think any back can excel in the system.

 

[thepistonsfan]

Merriman is damaged goods, if anyone trades for him they are not going to give up much.

Agreed.

On the other hand, a healthy Jackson on the Pats is terrifying.