do you think Shawne Merriman and philip rivers are a lil overated i mean honestly are they that good to be going to the pro bowl?i can kinda see why Shawne Merriman got the pro bowl but philip rivers i mean come on...........you know that comercial on the nfl network about how that guy says take away ladanian and the chargers got nothin well if you took away landanian and shawn then the chargers got nothin cause all philip does is hand the ball off to landanian and then a touchdown -_-..................so what do yall think
2006-12-29 12:33:44 · 11 answers · asked by dani califorinia 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Honestly speaking, they're both good players. Pro Bowl good? Don't know about that. I'd say San Diego has generated so much hype this year, that 99% of San Diego chimed in the voting, and anyone who likes powder blue probably did too.
Every year it's a popularity contest. Hot teams get votes. Merriman probably shouldn't have been in the voting (given his suspension), but he's a rising star on defense. Rivers is overshadowed by LT, and even though he's had a decent season, he shouldn't be there in front of Brady (even though I'm not a big Brady fan, I don't agree with the snub).
So I guess what I'm saying is, nope, they shouldn't be there. But I'm sure some diehard Bolts fan will tell you another story. And if they actually do make it to the Super Bowl, I guess we'll both be wrong, because whoever plays them in the 'offs will be concentrating on one thing, and it ain't Shawne or Phil.
Peace. Falcons in 07. (Yeah, right.)
2006-12-29 12:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by MastaWoo 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i think Rivers is good but he probably couldn't do nearly as well without Gates or Tomlinson, and i mean tomlinson even when he's not handing the ball off to him. Gates is one of the best TE's in the league and his main receiver and when you've got a RB like LaDainian, most defenses turn their attention to him and stick 8 guys in the box, which usually makes the passing game a lot more successful. LaDainian is the x-factor, and as Brian Chavez says in Friday Night Lights they "got a runner and it's going to make [them all] look good"
Shawn Merriman i don't think is overrated. okay he had the thing with the steroids but he served his time and he paid the price and i think he's still a great football player who generates a lot of heat on the QB and when you can generate heat on the QB expect a lot of not only sacks, but interceptions, failed 3rd down and long conversions, and more field goals in the redzone. that's what a pass rusher like Merriman does for you
2006-12-29 14:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rivers is average at best. LT is the heart of the SD offense without a doubt. Without LT Rivers could not carry that team alone. Merriman is a very good pass rushing LB but after his steroids use I don't think he should have been allowed to represent the AFC at the Pro Bowl. A ban on post season awards should go along with the positive steroid test.
2006-12-29 12:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I have had season tickets for years and think that Philip has shown that he is a good quarterback. He was voted best 4th quarter qback last week. I think he has been given a great opportunity and has shown he can do it. Sure L.T. makes the game but without a q.back to pass the ball correctly, he wouldn't be able to make touchdowns. Did you see the last game against Seattle? Still under pressure Rivers launched a great winning pass. But you are entitled to your opinion.
2006-12-29 12:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care what anyone says that commercial on NFL Network could not be more correct. On top of that Merriman cheats, I bet he played unfair last year too, For anyone that wants to argue this with me just remember, he used
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Drugs. LT carried his team and even carried the likes of Rivers to the pro Bowl, do I think Rivers should be at the pro bowl though.... yes he hasnt played as bad as grossman yet, and he has good numbers, and why should Brady get picked, last year he skipped it for a golf game, he could have atleast showed up even if he didn't play.
2006-12-29 12:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by Garret B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Good quarterbacks are hard to find. Usually "new" ones throw lots of interceptions. Look at what Ben R. is doing! Rivers is doing a great job running the offense he deserves the pro bowl.
2006-12-29 12:42:23 · answer #6 · answered by CAM1122 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shawne Merriman over rated....16 sacks (leads the league) and he missed four games. My goodness...
2006-12-29 13:19:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look Rivers is young but he has shown he can get the job done.Merriman and yes he was suspended but he's not on the juice now.. and got 3 sacks last week. I love San Diego and i hope they can win it all i think rivers needs one more year.. But that's my team..So don't hate root for your team and have a great New Year.. Other wise kiss my ... Go Chargers !
2006-12-29 13:02:03 · answer #8 · answered by darrenfanelli 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
humorous, and confident I think of he's uncomfortable. I did hear he refuses to leave the Locker Room without an armed shelter now after seeing Shawne lurking around his vehicle with a rope.
2016-10-06 04:43:30 · answer #9 · answered by matlock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean the steroid user, Sean Merriman?:) BTW, Rivers has looked like a rookie that hit the rookie wall lately. Hello Marty Ball....
2006-12-29 12:42:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋