January 2
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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In a move that could pay big dividends for the Bills, the team confirmed Saturday that it has re-signed linebacker Shawne Merriman to a two-year contract believed to be worth $10.5 million. Merriman, a three-time Pro Bowl performer, has been plagued by injuries the last couple of years and hasn't been able to replicate his first three years in the NFL when he was one of the league's premier pass rushers. He joined the Bills in November after being cut and placed on waivers by San Diego, but got hurt 20 minutes into his first practice and never played a down for Buffalo."
November 11
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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The first reaction Bills fans must have had upon hearing the news Wednesday afternoon that Shawne Merriman got hurt in his first practice quite likely was "This has to be the most cursed team in the NFL." But on second thought, a closer look at the Merriman situation reveals that maybe it wasn't so far-fetched that this could have happened. Yes, the 0-8 Bills certainly seem to be cursed, and they don't ever seem to catch a break. As any Bills' fan who still has red, white and blue Zubaz pants hanging in his or her closest would attest, if you didn't laugh, you'd cry. However, there was a reason why the Chargers released Merriman — he has been injury-prone and unproductive the last few"