Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury

Riggo44 · 08-27-2008, 07:21 PM

You would think his buddy Lavar would tell him how much fun it is to play football when your knees aren't healthy.
S.D is probably thinking they need him to reach the S.B. and they wouldn't be able to resign him after next season any ways. So if he really hurts his knee and can't play again there actually only losing him for the 2009 season. It's pretty obvious to me by letting him play this year that the Chargers don't care about his carrier long term.
Merriman is a fool for letting the Chargers use him like this.

Daseal · 08-27-2008, 07:28 PM

He's going to blow out his knee doing his ridiculous dance. If you're ignorant enough to ignore the advice of four doctors, including the world renowned Dr. James Andrews -- you deserve whatever comes to you. I won't feel an ounce of pity for him. NFL radio said if he gets (I believe it was) 12.5 sacks, he gets an extra 1.5 million. Play for the 2nd contract.

GoSkinsGoTerps · 08-27-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

He will tweek it after a couple weeks then get the surgery...he won't last the season...being a Terp fan I hope this doesn't end his career

I follow him and wish the best as a Terp fan too, but my respect goes way down with 1 substance abuse fail. As a Terp I mostly root for Vernon Davis.

SFREDSKIN · 08-27-2008, 09:37 PM

It's the juice talking, telling him to get back on the field. What a DS.

onlydarksets · 08-27-2008, 09:41 PM

Can we have a poll?

Shawne Merriman is:
1. A dummy
2. An idiot
3. High
4. All of the above

I vote for #4.

Ruhskins · 08-27-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riggo44

You would think his buddy Lavar would tell him how much fun it is to play football when your knees aren't healthy.
S.D is probably thinking they need him to reach the S.B. and they wouldn't be able to resign him after next season any ways. So if he really hurts his knee and can't play again there actually only losing him for the 2009 season. It's pretty obvious to me by letting him play this year that the Chargers don't care about his carrier long term.
Merriman is a fool for letting the Chargers use him like this.

The Chargers won't reach the SB if he blows out his knees and ends his career.

SmootSmack · 08-27-2008, 09:56 PM

Where is the requisite "The Redskins are idiots for passing on Shawne Merriman" comment?

GMScud · 08-27-2008, 09:59 PM

I just can't get over how foolish and shortsighted this decision is. Total meathead. He's still got a lot of mileage left- IF he shuts it down, has the surgery NOW, and rehabs for next year. What poor, ill-advised short term thinking this is. Now he'll play maybe half the season at 75%, then hurt himself to the point he has no choice but to have the surgery. At that point he'll be well behind where he'd be if he just got it done now. And that's best case. Worst case he ends his career, and misses out on tens of millions of dollars and a possible shot at the Hall of Fame. Unreal.

NM Redskin · 08-27-2008, 10:21 PM

What doctor would say go play and open them selves up to a huge lawsuit if turns out he ruins his carreer. So to me its hard to really know what the docs said behind close doors to him.

BleedBurgundy · 08-27-2008, 10:30 PM

C l o w n a s s

djnemo65 · 08-27-2008, 11:03 PM

I'm reminded of what TO said after he played in the Superbowl against New England, in which he suggested, had it been Brett Favre playing hurt refusing to sit out instead of TO, he would have been hailed as a warrior.

Well I generally agree in following the advice of one's doctors, I think you guys are being a little hard on a guy who refuses to stay off the field, perhaps at the expense of his career. Usually when someone puts playing above money and anything else we as fans appreciate this. But I guess it depends on the guy.

FRPLG · 08-27-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saden1

What an idiot! Hope he doesn't slip on a banana.

Seriously, why are they Chargers even allowing him to play? Their GM should be fired.

I agree. If I am AJ Smith (shoot me now by the way in this case) I IR him in a heart beat.

GMScud · 08-27-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djnemo65

I'm reminded of what TO said after he played in the Superbowl against New England, in which he suggested, had it been Brett Favre playing hurt refusing to sit out instead of TO, he would have been hailed as a warrior.

Well I generally agree in following the advice of one's doctors, I think you guys are being a little hard on a guy who refuses to stay off the field, perhaps at the expense of his career. Usually when someone puts playing above money and anything else we as fans appreciate this. But I guess it depends on the guy.

I hear ya, to an extent. Hey, if you play through a broken pinky and it needs to be cut off (Ronnie Lott), or play with a broken leg or ankle (Jack Youngblood and Donovan McNabb), then hell yeah, you're a warrior. But if you play with torn knee ligaments that could end your career, what's better for both you and the Chargers? Being balsy and "tough" and playing a few more games until your career ends, or getting your knee taken care of and being great for several more seasons? This is no-brainer IMO.

Also, TO was just doing what was necessary to be effective for one game, and that game just happened to be the biggest of all. I don't think TO was at risk of ending his career with that ankle injury either.

EDIT:
On a side note, I just heard on ESPN that Merriman was advised to have corrective surgery after last season and decided against it. Look where that's left him.

saden1 · 08-27-2008, 11:23 PM

Perhaps he wants his career to end? Maybe he has some kind of insurance policy that nets him serious money if his career ends?

saden1 · 08-27-2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I agree. If I am AJ Smith (shoot me now by the way in this case) I IR him in a heart beat.

Perhaps the Commissioner should get involved?

08-27-2008, 07:21 PM	#16
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,380	Re: Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury You would think his buddy Lavar would tell him how much fun it is to play football when your knees aren't healthy. S.D is probably thinking they need him to reach the S.B. and they wouldn't be able to resign him after next season any ways. So if he really hurts his knee and can't play again there actually only losing him for the 2009 season. It's pretty obvious to me by letting him play this year that the Chargers don't care about his carrier long term. Merriman is a fool for letting the Chargers use him like this. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

08-27-2008, 07:28 PM	#17
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 30 Posts: 8,058	Re: Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury He's going to blow out his knee doing his ridiculous dance. If you're ignorant enough to ignore the advice of four doctors, including the world renowned Dr. James Andrews -- you deserve whatever comes to you. I won't feel an ounce of pity for him. NFL radio said if he gets (I believe it was) 12.5 sacks, he gets an extra 1.5 million. Play for the 2nd contract. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

08-27-2008, 09:37 PM	#19
SFREDSKIN Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 6,504	Re: Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury It's the juice talking, telling him to get back on the field. What a DS. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

08-27-2008, 09:41 PM	#20
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury Can we have a poll? Shawne Merriman is: 1. A dummy 2. An idiot 3. High 4. All of the above I vote for #4. __________________ Stop reading my signature.

08-27-2008, 09:56 PM	#22
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,104	Re: Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury Where is the requisite "The Redskins are idiots for passing on Shawne Merriman" comment? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-27-2008, 09:59 PM	#23
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Age: 34 Posts: 12,623	Re: Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury I just can't get over how foolish and shortsighted this decision is. Total meathead. He's still got a lot of mileage left- IF he shuts it down, has the surgery NOW, and rehabs for next year. What poor, ill-advised short term thinking this is. Now he'll play maybe half the season at 75%, then hurt himself to the point he has no choice but to have the surgery. At that point he'll be well behind where he'd be if he just got it done now. And that's best case. Worst case he ends his career, and misses out on tens of millions of dollars and a possible shot at the Hall of Fame. Unreal. __________________ Insert witty signature here

08-27-2008, 10:21 PM	#24
NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,004	Re: Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury What doctor would say go play and open them selves up to a huge lawsuit if turns out he ruins his carreer. So to me its hard to really know what the docs said behind close doors to him. __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

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08-27-2008, 11:03 PM	#26
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Location: MA Age: 32 Posts: 2,836	Re: Chargers' Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury I'm reminded of what TO said after he played in the Superbowl against New England, in which he suggested, had it been Brett Favre playing hurt refusing to sit out instead of TO, he would have been hailed as a warrior. Well I generally agree in following the advice of one's doctors, I think you guys are being a little hard on a guy who refuses to stay off the field, perhaps at the expense of his career. Usually when someone puts playing above money and anything else we as fans appreciate this. But I guess it depends on the guy.

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