Any thing is possible. I think it would be a good gamble, especially at 25 and we don't give up a 1st round for him. He was a dominate 3-4 LB.
As far as the idea Ted Thompson doens't go after people with bad reputations or that have been in trouble. Look at the TE we drafted this year.
I would say this is just a rumer but the fact that Merriman twittered this himself sounds like something happening. Like the deal is done (as far as trade) and that a contract is being renegotiated.
To many people seem to think they had Ted Thompson pegged. No one thought he ever would trade up like last years draft with Mathews.

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Is anyone else surprised that this hasn't popped up on PFT yet? I wonder, if a deal happens to go down, if it will be a player for player trade. I don't see Ted giving up future draft picks without knowing where we will be picking next year.

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this is the most exciting news of the offseason

I said in the past that I would be for it. Not that my opinion matters, but I think Merrimen has a lot to bring to the table. He's going to be a year removed from his ACL injury by the time the season starts. It takes time to get back on track. He and Matthews would bring a dynamic pass rushing duo. He's young and has upside. I think Capers could mold him into a great pass rusher. There is a ton of upside. Worth the risk even if it means paying him a reasonable amount of money. I get the concerns with where his head can be at sometimes, but I think this locker room is strong. They could handle him and you know once people get to Green Bay, they always seem to like it and kinda change for the better ala Charles Woodson. Not sure why, but that does seem to be the case.

I don't think anything will happen though. Whenever a big name becomes available, there is usually some report out there saying the Packers are interested. That's not always the case. Of course this is coming from Merrimen's twitter, which makes it interesting, but still not substantial enough for me to think much of it.

EDIT:

He's going to be a gym rat because he loves cheese. I don't think it has anything to with the Packers. Just that he loves cheese and that's why he's a gym rat.

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epic post AADP.

i think there is more to Ted saying wer not done at OLB, rather than anything on friggin twitter.

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While I agree with you about Ted shying away from signing big names he has said in the past that he does inquire about any potential player. He definitely does his homework and calls about acquiring any player possible regardless of whether or not he's interested in them. I bet most of these rumors are just that; Ted doing his homework. Just because Ted called an agent or team to inquire about a player it doesn't means he's really interested in them, he's just seeing what's out there.

I think it would be a great move. Do I see it happening, no, but would love to see it.

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Rat's like what, Cheese. I don't think this tweets or twits or whatever mean anything. Kind of stretching things there.

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I agree - hes probably laughing at home atm thinking about a few thousand people that think hes coming to green bay.

LOL.. yes more than likely...

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