pseudolefty Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Here's the link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2280247 This guy was an exciting player. Obviously, there were a handful of other worthy candidates (Thurman, Totupu, and Ware). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I thought Merriman deserved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I like this guy but I think Totupu did more. Game to game he was more solid than Merriman. Merriman had certain flashes of brilliance but he never sustained it game to game. Its Defensive Rookie of the YEAR not "every few games". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Just like the Heisman they gave the award to the flashiest player who had big games late. Lofa was more consistent the whole season and made a huge impact. But Merriman showed flashes of his ability late in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I was hoping Tatupu would get it, but after the Colts game figured Merriman would get it. Both are good choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 If it weren't for Merriman, Larry Johnson would not have had the opportunity he had in the second half of the season, fwiw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I was hoping on Odell Thurman or Lofa Tatupu (just because I have them both in my IDP league!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I was hoping on Odell Thurman or Lofa Tatupu (just because I have them both in my IDP league!). 1247846[/snapback] I think they deserved it more than Merriman. And I'm a Bolts fan/supporter. Merriman acted like a clown in preseason and only came on strong at the end. Both Tatupu and Thurman elevated their respective defensive units to new heights this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 43 solo, 14 assists, 10 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. Looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selly Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 85 solo, 19 assists, 4 sacks, 3 picks for Tatupu 64 solo, 34 assists, 1.5 sacks, 5 picks, 4 forced fumbles for Thurman Just for comparision's sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 43 solo, 14 assists, 10 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. Looks good to me. 1247914[/snapback] Not much different that Ware's 47 solo, 11 assists, 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles, and 1 pass defended. Still I think Tatupa should have gotten it over both Ware and Merriman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 85 solo, 19 assists, 4 sacks, 3 picks for Tatupu64 solo, 34 assists, 1.5 sacks, 5 picks, 4 forced fumbles for Thurman Just for comparision's sake. 1247936[/snapback] Shoot give me Ware's 47 solo, 11 assists, 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles playing at less than what is supposed to be his natural position. Maybe I caught more Chargers games down the stretch but that 10 sacks is rather impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Shoot give me Ware's 47 solo, 11 assists, 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles playing at less than what is supposed to be his natural position. Maybe I caught more Chargers games down the stretch but that 10 sacks is rather impressive. 1247969[/snapback] Sacks don't make a defensive player. "Both Tatupu and Thurman elevated their respective defensive units to new heights this season." This is so true. People fail to realize this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Sacks don't make a defensive player. "Both Tatupu and Thurman elevated their respective defensive units to new heights this season." This is so true. People fail to realize this. 1248078[/snapback] You could have at least quoted me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 You could have at least quoted me. 1248080[/snapback] My bad man, all props go to my main man, darin3! Seriously man, you are so right about what you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 My bad man, all props go to my main man, darin3! Seriously man, you are so right about what you said. 1248100[/snapback] I was just bustin' your chops. Merriman was brought in to be a sack specialist, and he surely accomplished what they set out for him. No knock on him; he's gonna be a force for years to come. I'm glad he's a Bolt (although his pre-season antics were bad news). But both Thurman and Tatupu were completely unheralded and led defenses that were supposed to be somewhat improved... but not to this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Sacks don't make a defensive player. "Both Tatupu and Thurman elevated their respective defensive units to new heights this season." This is so true. People fail to realize this. 1248078[/snapback] Merriman elevated SD well against the eventual world champs and sacks do contribute to a defensive player. Come on man. They lead to picks and scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Merriman elevated SD well against the eventual world champs and sacks do contribute to a defensive player. Come on man. They lead to picks and scores. 1248222[/snapback] Huh? Oh, and he didn't say sacks don't contribute to a defensive player's worth. He implied that sacks ALONE don't make a defensive player. It takes a great all-around game, like Thurman's or Tatupu's (and to some degree Merriman's) to be a defensive stud and have merit for ROY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Huh? Oh, and he didn't say sacks don't contribute to a defensive player's worth. He implied that sacks ALONE don't make a defensive player. It takes a great all-around game, like Thurman's or Tatupu's (and to some degree Merriman's) to be a defensive stud and have merit for ROY. 1248224[/snapback] I didn't read it that way. He said "sacks don't make a defensive player" and the way I read it he didn't think it was in the top 5 of importance. Without clarity I can't see what he thinks is more important. If I read it wrong I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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