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Does he really think the Chargers are going to sign him to a blockbuster deal with 2 torn ligaments? He's merely trying to cash in on what's left of the incentives on his current deal.

he is playing russian roulette with his career even more so than usual. Guess he has not seen the old timers who can't even walk down a hall, or have trouble getting out of bed in the morning. no ammount of money will replace a broken body, ask Earl Cambell or any of the others. They will get rid of him when he can't perform, get well then play out the final year of the contract and sign a new one based on his rep and stats for the last year of the deal.

Instant gratification... Hey Shawne, if you ignore the problem, it might go away...

Not smart at all. Everybody can be replaced. And if he tears his other ligament in his knee, he will be replaced.

I thought he wasn't too bright when he got caught using steroids, but this is plain dumb. I don't get this decision. If he causes more damage to the knee, he may not able to play at NFL levels and never get another contract and be working at Safeway or something.

He could go through the season without more damage, but why would any team give him the big payday knowing that the knee needs extensive surgery and rehab?

He needs to re-think his plan. This is very dangerous for his career.

I could make a better deal if i play and dont get hurt or get hurt and never play again or take a season off and come back making the pro bowl 3 out of 4 years and getting a good contract regardless. Idiot. Do you think you will get paid if you get hurt in game 1? The way the NFl is you might even get cut from the team and never play again. Be like a Lavar Arrington, a beast when he first came in injured tried to push through it got traded then cut and will never play ball again

I'm calling this one now - this will not end well for him. Either

1. he'll suffer a career ending injury OR

2. he'll end up shutting it down by Week 3 for surgery.

Stupid-stupid-stupid.....your health is more important than this
season clown! Why did you go to five doctors? I assume you
were wishing just one would tell you to play, but it did not happen.
Listen to the doctors and sit out. If not those panthers are coming to
town week one and are going to take care of that knee for you!

steroids make you stupid....

-Loki- | 08/28/08, 08:28 AM
Couldn't have said it better myself..

No stupid people take steroids

This guy is the best at his position in the NFL. If he gets the surgery immediately on the those minor ligaments he could be 100% by next season. He could come back slow and do the majority of his healing before rehab, instead of during rehab. Waiting till the end of the season will make him rush to get back for next year, his contract year.

And for all of you guys talking steroids, this is the NFL, besides some QB's, some kickers, and a couple of pure speed guys, there isn't a person in the league who has not taking Juice at some point between HS and now. Be realistic and get of the beat the steriod dead horse idea, or dont post its just getting old... everyone knows

So instead of having one season where he doesnt perform at the level he has it puts him at atleast 2

And for all of you guys talking steroids, this is the NFL, besides some QB's, some kickers, and a couple of pure speed guys, there isn't a person in the league who has not taking Juice at some point between HS and now. Be realistic and get of the beat the steriod dead horse idea, or dont post its just getting old... everyone knows

The Shogun of Harlem- Sho'nuff | 08/28/08, 08:59 AM

Good point about the steroids but don't forget that athletes take different forms and at different levels. Higher levels can disrupt musculo-tendonous junctions and cause tearing of the tendons/ligaments.

with a little more HGH and some anabolic steroids and he'll be a good as new..just like before..

I actually had this football injury, Torn LCL, PCL, and Torn Meniscus (sp?). Before I went under the knife my doctor told me that it was a 50/50 chance that I would ever play football again. Prior to my surgery I still practices with the team and could still do the things I did before just a bit slower, and mentally fearful that something else could happen (if you had a sports injury, you know the feeling i am describing).

Long story short, I had my surgery and fell on the wrong side of the fifty percent. My football days ended, though I am allowed to finish college for free (Thank God). I am now 24 and I need a complete Knee replacement and Doctors think I will be wheel chair bound in my early fifties.

Merriman was probably told the same from doctors. "You will never be the same again, and a LCL and PCL tear are not easy Fixies like an ACL tear, the odds of you playing football again are slim". So he chose to go out there and win a championship. What would you do?

OK. But know that he will not be as good as he was. Not possible. His lateral mobility is decreased, and who knows how he will handle it mentally.
He is a big boy, he can do what he wants. But the team should step in and ask him to do what is best for him physically. Not sure they have done that.
If you go to enough doctors, you will get the answer you want eventually.

A second note....

For oonce a player actually puts the team first and trying to win a championship over money (he is in a contract year right?) and everyone makes fun of him...

Wow, that is pretty shocking.