2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #56 Shawne Merriman
 Pos: Defensive Line
NFL Team: BUF
Injury: Probable
Injury Type: groin
 Experience: 8
College: Maryland
Height: 76
Weight: 261
Born: 5/25/1984

Summary

The Bills have a top fantasy defense/special teams because of their touchdown potential. This unit made a ton of big plays on interceptions and in the return game despite giving up a lot of yards and points. Buffalo ranked 26th defensively but was sixth in fantasy points scored. This unit had 20 interceptions and nine fumble recoveries. The sack totals weren't very good but should be much better with Mario Williams now in the mix at defensive end. He'll really give this defense a boost. Terrence McGee is a big-play threat at cornerback and will help in the return game. Rookie T.J. Graham is expected to take over the punt and kick return duties, though. Graham is a speed demon with big-play ability.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Don't consider the Bills a No. 1 defense/special teams but a good spot starter. They'll be hit or miss for fantasy teams but have big-game potential, especially with Williams now in the mix. The defense should play better throughout the season.

comments about Shawne Merriman

Notes

Mar 05 07:13 pm
Free-agent DE Shawne Merriman (Bills) announced his retirement Tuesday, March 5.
Fantasy Impact: Not a surprise. He just hasn't been able to stay healthy the last several years.
Source: KFFL.com
Jan 16 12:53 pm
Buffalo Bills impending free-agent LB Shawne Merriman said he would be willing to re-sign with the team this offseason because he has a good relationship with general manager Buddy Nix.
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 18 09:03 am
Although Buffalo Bills DE Shawne Merriman said he is better suited to play linebacker in a 4-3 scheme, he will play defensive end for the team. 'Of course I've played linebacker my entire life, but when you're a football player you're a football player, you can put your hand in the dirt, you can stand up,' Merriman said. 'Obviously these guys, if they didn't think I could play, they wouldn't have brought me back. I'm happy to not only contribute, but just pick up where I left off and do what they need me to do.'
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 17 01:03 pm
Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey indicated LB Shawne Merriman likely will be active for Week 7 as long as he is in game shape. Merriman is expected to spend a good amount of time with the scout team during practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 15 04:03 pm
The Buffalo Bills have re-signed free-agent DE Shawne Merriman. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Fantasy Impact: He'll serve a depth role with the team. Don't expect much.
Source: KFFL.com
Sep 20 08:33 am
Free-agent LB Shawne Merriman (Bills) visited the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 21 11:12 am
In addition to numerous injuries, free-agent DE Shawne Merriman (Bills) was just too far down the Buffalo Bills' depth chart to make much of an impact. The team spent more than $100 million in free agency on DEs Mario Williams and Mark Anderson. They also had a former starter in DE Chris Kelsay as the first player off the bench.
Aug 20 04:13 pm
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said the team does not have interest in free-agent DE Shawne Merriman (Bills) because he is more suited for a 3-4 defensive alignment and the team primarily uses the 4-3 defensive alignment.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 20 11:13 am
The Buffalo Bills officially announced Monday, Aug. 20, they have released LB Shawne Merriman.
Fantasy Impact: This isn't a huge surprise. He needs to prove he is healthy.
Source: KFFL.com
Jul 22 11:53 pm
Buffalo Bills LB Shawne Merriman (Achilles') is attempting to re-capture his status as a premier player in the NFL this season. He spent a good deal of time at the right end position in the team's nickel package during spring practices.
Source: KFFL.com

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