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Merriman Out For Season; Torn Ligaments Need Surgery
Topic Started: Tuesday Sep 9 2008, 07:43 PM (183 Views)
WeatherManNX01
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From ESPN:
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Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman pulled the plug on his 2008 season on Tuesday when he told the San Diego Chargers he'll have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee.

The loss of Merriman, whose hard hits earned him the nickname "Lights Out," is a big one for a team that has Super Bowl expectations.

Merriman's decision came two days after he barely resembled the player who had an NFL-high 39½ sacks in the past three seasons and played in three straight Pro Bowls.

Merriman had only two tackles in a shocking 26-24 loss to Carolina at home on Sunday. Even though Merriman appeared to be a non-factor, coach Norv Turner said he thought the linebacker looked "explosive and very physical."

Late in training camp, Merriman said that the posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his left knee were torn.


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PSUSyr5
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Is it just me, or is everyone dropping like flies more than usual at this point?

I do applaud him for trying to be there for the team though.
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PSUSyr5
Tuesday Sep 9 2008, 07:51 PM
Is it just me, or is everyone dropping like flies more than usual at this point?

I do applaud him for trying to be there for the team though.
Yeah, it sure seems that way. Brady, Croyle, Merriman, Umenyiora, Tuck, Barber, and a number more that aren't jumping to mind at the moment. Marion Barber is returning, at least.

I applaud him for trying to be there, but he knew he was risking this, and it probably would have been better not to risk it.
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This is why they shouldn't go to a 17 or 18 game season.

But anyways, Merriman was already hurt, and definitely needed surgery before opening week but declined.
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WeatherManNX01
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Seventeen or eighteen games? If you go by this, you shouldn't have a one-game season!
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Indeed this year's injuries definitely have a big impact.
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WeatherManNX01
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It's part of the game.

If they ever go to 17 or 18 games, I think you're going to see a push for slightly larger rosters to compensate for the length of the season and the possibility of injuries, just like you're going to see a push in MLS for larger rosters so they can compete in non-league matches.
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