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New England Patriots: Peacemaker or Not, Brandon Meriweather Should Be Cut

March 22, 2011   ·     ·   Jump to comments

In the month's time since the Brandon Meriweather Apopka shooting, the circumstances of the incident have become much clearer. 
According to Meriweather's laywer, the New England Patriots safety was not the shooter, and never had a gun in his possession. In fact, Meriweather was said to be a "peacemaker," and the police are well aware of who the shooter is. 
Peacemaker or not, Meriweather should be on his way out of New England. 
For next season, Meriweather's salary will jump from $650,000 to $1.65 million. 
Sure, Meriweather's salary is pretty low for a Pro Bowler, but that $1 million could definitely be used somewhere else. 
Over Meriweather's four year career, he has made the Pro Bowl twice. But, allow me to break the news to you: the Pro Bowl is a joke and on top of it, he was only named to the roster due to injuries to players ahead of him. 
Meriweather was benched multiple times last season, and has seen his playing tim...

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