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Mort Mentions Pep as Deadline Looms


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Mort was on one of the EPSN shows this morning, and I hadn't seen it posted here yet... May have been on Mike&Mike. They asked him about players that may be on the block, he said Pep was a guy that may get some offers, but he didn't expect many offers for him as his cap figure is 16 Mil and he has underperformed. He may have said there were offers before, but if they didn't happen then, the gist was that it isn't going to happen now for him b/c of his salary and performance... But, teams will give their best shot for players compared to previous offers b/c of the deadline.

He also went on to mention Shawne Merriman. Basically the same situation as Pep, said he is due a new contract and has underperformed, so it's not an attractive situation for teams. BUT, he said that teams had already called about Merriman to gauge what the Chargers were looking for, but hadn't made offers. He said he expects those same teams to be contacted by the Chargers with the Chargers making a proposal.

I expected the situation with Pep. But, it would be nice to see us make a "Chris Harris Trade" at the deadline. I don't think Fox/Hurney would deal anymore 1st day picks, but then again, they may be feeling the heat. I wouldn't mind grabbing Merriman if the price was right either.

Merriman + Beason + Davis??? Wow.

But, I would really like to tighten up the DT position though.

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I was under the impression that once a team tags a player and the season starts that team cannot trade that player until next year. Can someone clarify?

he can be traded, just not extended. he has to become a free agent or get Franchised again after this season.

He could be a DE in a 4-3, but he's just as good of a fit at LB in a 4-3. Hurrr hurrr

i agree a position he has never played in the NFL

what was I thinking

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He said only team that they had heard was even interested in Pep was New England again.Said they needed a good pass rusher on the d-line.So I called the numbers I looked up on the internet for the patriots,called and the girl said I couldn't speak directly to GM,so I left a message for him.If you want a great pass rusher off the Panthers,trade for Hollis Thomas.If you want Pep,make sure you get Beason too,cause he is the only one who can make him play at a high level.If you can't make a deal with Beason in it,Hollis is your man

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he can be traded, just not extended. he has to become a free agent or get Franchised again after this season.

i agree a position he has never played in the NFL

what was I thinking

You weren't.

He's a hybrid player, I'm sure 3-4 LBs never have to drop into coverage...

If you play know nothing GM, he can play LB in a 4-3.

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Slow? You mean like Jon Beason's 4.6 40 yard dash?

Gee, I wonder if that's measured in the same world as Shawne Merriman's 4.6 40 yard dash?

I mean, no one is as fast as Na'il Diggs... Merriman can't hold a candle to him.

Thanks. Go play your Madden Franchise.

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