Clinton Portis among players who have worn out their welcome

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Mechanix544

To tell you the truth, I wouldnt mind seeing the skins trade Portis for Merriman straight up. Isn't he up for FA this offseason???? Easy pickins for D. Snyder there........

Then, go ahead and replace Orakpo with Merriman, and let Orakpo stay at defensive end, his natural kick some ass position. Damn, just thinking about it, this could do absolutely nothing but strengthen the hell out of our already vicious front seven. Let Orakpo get this season under his belt, helping out and refining his speed and agility. Then bring in the young and very talented Merriman, who should carry along with him a chip on his shoulder the size of Barry Bonds head. Give them the preseason to gel, and currently in the NFL, I do not see another defensive unit, at least another front seven, that I would rather have, hands down.

Just think of it, a quicker, stronger Orakpo with an NFL season already under his belt, w00 h00!!!!!! He could really find his niche with that lineup right there. Man, I wish that D. Snyder would actually do the above. The more I think about it, the more that it makes so much sense, other than the fact that the Chargers might not want to let him go. I also, for that front seven, wouldn't be TOO much against trading Someone like a Devin Thomas or Malcolm Kelly and a 2011 4th rounder for Merriman, which actually sounds like a fairly feasible deal. Then we could just part ways with some underacheiving waste of roster space, and put Marko Mitchell next to Moss, and let him shine like we all know he can, and will! The Chargers might like and actually utilize a receiver like D. Thomas, and the lack of an OLine and QB on our side could be the reason D. Thomas hasn't performed worth a shit yet. Well, at least that would be our explanation, right????!!!!


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Orakpo Haynesworth Golston Carter



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I would think San Diego would want more than just Portis for Merriman especially since Portis' best years are behind him. But yeah, I'd like to see Merriman here. He might be juiced but he's good.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I would think San Diego would want more than just Portis for Merriman especially since Portis' best years are behind him. But yeah, I'd like to see Merriman here. He might be juiced but he's good.

I think his best days are behind him also, but can he play Left Tackle.....OR even Right Tackle for that matter.

Leave the Defense alone, for now. Address the NEED, that has been neglected for far to long. It ALL starts up front and we have one true starter in this league starting (Dock), the rest of this starting line should be depth for the O-line.

And yes CP best days are LONG GONE. I wish he was trade able, who would take that contract..? No team in there right mind.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I think his best days are behind him also, but can he play Left Tackle.....OR even Right Tackle for that matter.

Leave the Defense alone, for now. Address the NEED, that has been neglected for far to long. It ALL starts up front and we have one true starter in this league starting (Dock), the rest of this starting line should be depth for the O-line.

And yes CP best days are LONG GONE. I wish he was trade able, who would take that contract..? No team in there right mind.

I'm with you. While I don't think Merriman's best days are necessarily behind him, I do question whether or not he has another 18 sack season in him after multiple injuries and getting off the juice.