All Things Merriman (M)

[SpringStein]

A league source tells us that Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is expected to miss the rest of the 2008 season with two torn ligaments in his knee.

We’re not yet reporting this as hard news. But given the identity of the source, we have no reason to doubt it at this point.

Merriman played in the Chargers’ season-opening loss to the Panthers.

Stay tuned for more.

From PFT

[BMF Bronco]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh, what a shame.

[Los Broncos]

It helps us out when we play SD.

[2KBack]

So he came to his senses, about time. No reason to risk a career.

Still, I liked our chances better against a one legged LBer

[RhymesayersDU]

This is all a publicity stunt.

See, Merriman's knee was the topic of conversation for 2 solid weeks. In one play, Brady's knee has taken over.

[Popps]

Doesn't look good for him. Here's a doctor breaking down his injury...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXeAG2VuBo0

[theAPAOps5]

Anyone who watched the game saw he wasn't effective. He could run a straight line nice but damn he couldn't do anything else.

Also you can edit your own title. Just click edit on your first post and go to advanced. In the subject you will find your title and you can change the spelling.

[SpringStein]

Thanks, AO5. :)

[OABB]

Thanks, AO5. :)

damn. I was just going to start a meeiman thread where we all use the misspelling to make stupid statements over and over and over and over.

pure comedy gold, it would have been.

[SpringStein]

damn. I was just going to start a meeiman thread where we all use the misspelling to make stupid statements over and over and over and over.

pure comedy gold, it would have been.

Maybe I should have typed it MeAMan. :P

[Hotrod]

Thats bad news for us.

[theAPAOps5]

According to Boltaneer his replacement beat Walker Texas Ranger with his pinky toe.

[PRBronco]

Oh noes, Jyles!

http://buffyplusangel.com/buffy/gallery/giles/giles14.jpg

[JCMElway]

damn. I was just going to start a meeiman thread where we all use the misspelling to make stupid statements over and over and over and over.

pure comedy gold, it would have been.

Nah, that would never work. The fans on this site are too sophisticated for simplistic humor like that.

[JCMElway]

Nah, that would never work. The fans on this site are too sophisticated for simplistic humor like that.

You stupid Fonecos!

[Bronx33]

wow i didn't see this coming a mile away ::)

[broncolife]

He didnt want to face our cut blocks. Damn!!!

[OABB]

You stupid Fonecos!

oh god, no.

[Crushisback]

Mortenson confirming on ESPN news now.

[theAPAOps5]

Quick how many threads are started about it by midnight tonight. I am going with 4

[broncofan7]

Mortenson confirming on ESPN news now.

yup---he's done

[Hotrod]

Quick how many threads are started about it by midnight tonight. I am going with 4

I'm taking the over

[theAPAOps5]

Ok Hotrod has the over. I am going straight up 4. Anyone else want this action.

[OABB]

Quick how many threads are started about it by midnight tonight. I am going with 4

did we ever hear wether or not we traded for dewayne robertson?

[colonelbeef]

wow. that is pretty huge. He is a nasty player.

[theAPAOps5]

Nope and whatever happened to that Samuel L. Jackson MFN opening. I remember seeing it on TV and it would have been perfect to ressurect for last night.

[Hotrod]

did we ever hear wether or not we traded for dewayne robertson?

Last I heard it was 9 threads for yes and 7 for no.

[OABB]

Nope and whatever happened to that Samuel L. Jackson MFN opening. I remember seeing it on TV and it would have been perfect to ressurect for last night.


since we are on the subject, how come no one mentioned eddie royal is up for rookie of the week?

[Popps]

since we are on the subject, how come no one mentioned eddie royal is up for rookie of the week?

They have. There is a link thread to vote.

[theAPAOps5]

you should start a thread on it.

[Hotrod]

since we are on the subject, how come no one mentioned eddie royal is up for rookie of the week?

Is he? I'll start a thread and let everyone know.

[OABB]

They have. There is a link thread to vote.






































oh.

[theAPAOps5]

They have. There is a link thread to vote.

:spit:

[BigBad]

He is done and Im not shocked. Was a waste laving it up on Sunday. He had ZERO agility. All he could do was go in straight lines.

[theAPAOps5]

He is done and Im not shocked. Was a waste laving it up on Sunday. He had ZERO agility. All he could do was go in straight lines.

I agree I said to myself there is no way they can afford to play him like that all season. The guy is a beast and looked like a shell of himself.

[maher_tyler]

It was just scrolling along the bottom on ESPN that he will undergo surgery!! Tuff break for the chargers this season but bottom line is that its the right call.

[Bronx33]

Well he will have extra time to get another sweet tattoo down at the elementary school.

[JCMElway]

Per Chris Mortensen and ESPN.

(This is just to get Apa's 4 thread bet going!)

[OABB]

come on, whose going to say it....??????








fine, I will...






LIGHTS OUT, MOTHER****ER!!!

[theAPAOps5]

Contrary to popular belief we are still at 1 thread. JCM is disqualified

[Jens1893]

According to Fox Sports

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8543520/Merriman-will-have-season-ending-surgery

:wave: Apa Ops!

[2KBack]

I call cheating

[theAPAOps5]

you guys are retarded!

[NeverBeenToDenver]

We know!

[Hotrod]

Contrary to popular belief we are still at 1 thread. JCM is disqualified

I'll take care of that problem :)

[Master___Pain]

Indeed

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/players/12/05/tattoo1212/t1_merriman.jpg

[theAPAOps5]

Somebody didn't get the joke! LOL

[Hotrod]

I heard it on the light rail.

[theAPAOps5]

Jens thread is disqualified too. But he has a fish on in his. Some guy just posted We Know!

[theAPAOps5]

I am so gonna give a mod a headache with my bet

[RhymesayersDU]

Awesome, No?

[Hotrod]

link?

[RhymesayersDU]

link?

You had me at hello.

[Hotrod]

Lol

[bap454]

Life is good! If its true

[CBF1]

Damn it

[CBF1]

Okay, not really :)

[Gcver2ver3]

it's true...its even on the chargers official site...

http://www.chargers.com/news/press-releases/press-release-20080909.php

personally i wanted the chargers at full strength...

besides..i hate seeing injuries to any player regardless of what team they play for...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3578588

[Lebronco]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8543520/Merriman-will-have-season-ending-surgery

[dbfan4life]

Indeed

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/players/12/05/tattoo1212/t1_merriman.jpg

Is that really his tat? I've seen this pic posted before but couldn't believe someone would get a tat like that voluntarily.

[SureShot]

I heard he tore his lateral collateral.

[bap454]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

[Inkana7]

This is gonna be a screwy season. Powerhouses are losing stars left and right.

[MechanicalBull]

Jens thread is disqualified too. But he has a fish on in his. Some guy just posted We Know!

so far we got 3. this one and one from hotrod and rhymes.

[Que]

Never one to be happy about an injury.... but this does help our cause.

Caution: Karma is a b*tch

[CBF1]

BTW, He is all out of steriods and is OUT for the season. Just came across the SoCal news wire. ROFL!

[RhymesayersDU]

Never one to be happy about an injury.... but this does help our cause.

Caution: Karma is a b*tch

Oh. Yeah I should have worded this differently. I wasn't trying to celebrate the injury, I just wanted to make another thread. I think we should hit about 15 separate threads within the hour.

[dbfan4life]

This just in................




We landed on the moon!

[Kaylore]

Never one to be happy about an injury.... but this does help our cause.

Caution: Karma is a b*tch

The thing is this is good for Merriman. He's endangering his career playing and this will help preserve that long term. He would have not done a thing on the field against us.

[NeverBeenToDenver]

Jens thread is disqualified too. But he has a fish on in his. Some guy just posted We Know!

I was carrying on the humor. Who's a Tuna now?

[Sassy]

5 threads on steroidman? Really...

[NeverBeenToDenver]

Somebody didn't get the joke! LOL

You again?! Twice?! LOL

[CBF1]

:notworthy

[CBF1]

What a Sissy... Kobe played half an NBA season and won a gold medal with torn ligaments.

[broncos-rock]

I don't understand why he waited was it because his salary is guaranteed for the year this way. Is there any other reason?

[Atwater His Ass]

I don't understand why he waited was it because his salary is guaranteed for the year this way. Is there any other reason?

drama

[baja]

I don't understand why he waited was it because his salary is guaranteed for the year this way. Is there any other reason?

My guess is he feels his team has a good shot at the SB this year and he wanted to be part of it.

The Broncos have gotten younger and this board has gotten younger. It's good for the Broncos and after reading some of these remarks not sure about the board.

[Atlas]

Just wondering???

[richpjr]

I don't understand why he waited was it because his salary is guaranteed for the year this way. Is there any other reason?

I think he wanted to see how effectively he could play. He actually tore is PCL on the covering a kickoff in his very first preseaon game back in 2005. He tore the LCL when the Titans center dove into his knees from behind in a cheap shot early last December. He played the last 4 games and 3 playoff games with both torn last season. So maybe he thought he could tough it out. He still had straight line speed in the game against the Panthers, but could not cut or change directions - something a linebacker is pretty useless not being able to do.

[DomCasual]

You must have a different source than me. I haven't heard anything about it.

I heard Tom Brady might be hurt, though.

[Cmac821]

You must have a different source than me. I haven't heard anything about it.

I heard Tom Brady might be hurt, though.

same

[ZONA]

His source is the other 3 posts about the same exact thing within the hour.

lol

jab

[Goobzilla]

Who will perform the always classy "Tard Shake" in his absence? I remember a couple of Patriots that did a pretty good imitation a few years back. :)

[elpasojoe]

Profootball Weekly just reported that he announced he "doesn't feel right on the field" and has opted to undergo the season-ending surgery. According to the article, the Chargers will place him on Injured Reserve later this week.

[ZONA]

I'm gonna say 6 posts. 3 that are on here now, a 4th joking about it is lagit because it's still about it and I'm gonna have 2 later comers post about it in the next few days when they finally learn about it and want to come here and post something and they won't see anything about it on the first page because it will be old news by then and probably on the 2nd and 3rd pages.

[stugotsII]

From PFT

Maybe he can rub some steroids on it.

[ZONA]

I don't get it, who we talking about here :rofl:

[Bob's your Information Minister]

You guys are going to win the division.

EDIT - Nevermind you need a defense.

[Popps]

This might be the first time in forum history I'm thrilled to have merge-crazy mods.

[lander]

It's official---Merriman is out for the year.

[colonelbeef]

I heard President Lincoln had a season ending injury too. Waiting for confirmation

[theAPAOps5]

This might be the first time in forum history I'm thrilled to have merge-crazy mods.

I created a monster. In the original thread I started a bet. I said 4 threads would be started. So JCM and Jens and Hotrod and now Atlas started them. Zona has 6 and I think he is right we will get a few stray ones after they fall off the first page.

[DomCasual]

I created a monster. In the original thread I started a bet. I said 4 threads would be started. So JCM and Jens and Hotrod and now Atlas started them. Zona has 6 and I think he is right we will get a few stray ones after they fall off the first page.

I love that everyone who started them are regulars. They're all smart enough to know what they're doing.

Except Hotrod. He's not so smart. His was real.

[theAPAOps5]

I love that everyone who started them are regulars. They're all smart enough to know what they're doing.

Except Hotrod. He's not so smart. His was real.

LOL :spit:

[boltaneer]

According to Boltaneer his replacement beat Walker Texas Ranger with his pinky toe.

Haha, I never said that. :)

Tucker is a good prospect and he's shown some flashes but he's still a youngin' with a lot to learn.

Though not very effective yet, I do notice though that at least he has some other moves in his repertoire, spin moves and such.

I think Shaun Phillips is the best pure pass rusher on the team but even he is just a straight speed rusher. The thing that makes him great is that he gets great jumps off the snap.

Cottrell better wake up and start drawing up some creative blitzes because the straight up pass rush didn't work against Carolina.

[theAPAOps5]

Haha, I never said that. :)

Tucker is a good prospect and he's shown some flashes but he's still a youngin' with a lot to learn.

Though not very effective yet, I do notice though that at least he has some other moves in his repertoire, spin moves and such.

I think Shaun Phillips is the best pure pass rusher on the team but even he is just a straight speed rusher. The thing that makes him great is that he gets great jumps off the snap.

Cottrell better wake up and start drawing up some creative blitzes because the straight up pass rush didn't work against Carolina.

Totally off topic but that FB you guys got looks to be a stud.

[Ramathorn]

Merriman to undergo knee surgery, miss 2008 season
By Chris Mortensen
ESPN.com
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Updated: September 9, 2008, 7:55 PM ET
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Merriman Done For The SeasonSan Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman's season is over after he tried to play the season opener Sunday with two torn knee ligaments.


The Chargers announced Merriman will be placed on injured reserve to undergo total reconstructive knee surgery that will include the repair of his lateral collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments.

"Shawne informed me he did not feel right [on the field] and thought it best to shut it down," Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said. "The road to winning the AFC West just got more difficult, but not impossible. Nothing is impossible. Shawne is a great player and an inspirational leader. He will be missed. We wish him a successful surgery and a speedy recovery."

The knee problem dates to the end of the 2007 season.

AFC West blog

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Merriman has tears in his left knee, which he hurt in a game at Tennessee in December. Merriman sought outside opinions, with four doctors telling him he needed surgery, but said there "just wasn't a time frame on that. My knee still looks pretty good. The decision was left up to me to play. If you give a football player a decision to play, you know, I'm going to play."

Before the season started, Merriman decided to play rather than have his damaged left knee repaired.

"To be as simple as possible, I just want to play football," Merriman said previously. "That's what it comes down to. I know what's on the table, I know what's on the line. I put a lot of work in this, and I want to play."

He likely will be looking at a rehab of six to seven months.

With his nonstop energy and spasmodic sack dance, the player known as "Lights Out" has been the face of the Chargers' defense the past three seasons. He has 39½ sacks in that span, more than any other NFL player, and has played in three straight Pro Bowls.

Chris Mortensen covers the NFL for ESPN.

[RhymesayersDU]

NO WAY MAN!






























Really?




































Get outta here!!!

[Dukes]

Good thing you posted this. I never would have found out.

[Clockwork Orange]

Breaking news: Nixon resigns.

[SureShot]

Torn lateral collateral according to Hotrod's light rail source.

[DomCasual]

I'm thinking this one is serious.

Which is sad, when you think about it.

[DomCasual]

Torn lateral collateral according to Hotrod's light rail source.

Hey, I wonder if Hotrod's light rail source is the same guy Spider hit in the throat.

How cool would THAT be? It would be worlds colliding!

[Ramathorn]

Merriman to undergo knee surgery, miss 2008 season
By Chris Mortensen
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: September 9, 2008, 7:55 PM ET
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Merriman Done For The SeasonSan Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman's season is over after he tried to play the season opener Sunday with two torn knee ligaments.


The Chargers announced Merriman will be placed on injured reserve to undergo total reconstructive knee surgery that will include the repair of his lateral collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments.

"Shawne informed me he did not feel right [on the field] and thought it best to shut it down," Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said. "The road to winning the AFC West just got more difficult, but not impossible. Nothing is impossible. Shawne is a great player and an inspirational leader. He will be missed. We wish him a successful surgery and a speedy recovery."

The knee problem dates to the end of the 2007 season.

AFC West blog

ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog.

• Blog network: NFL Nation
Merriman has tears in his left knee, which he hurt in a game at Tennessee in December. Merriman sought outside opinions, with four doctors telling him he needed surgery, but said there "just wasn't a time frame on that. My knee still looks pretty good. The decision was left up to me to play. If you give a football player a decision to play, you know, I'm going to play."

Before the season started, Merriman decided to play rather than have his damaged left knee repaired.

"To be as simple as possible, I just want to play football," Merriman said previously. "That's what it comes down to. I know what's on the table, I know what's on the line. I put a lot of work in this, and I want to play."

He likely will be looking at a rehab of six to seven months.

With his nonstop energy and spasmodic sack dance, the player known as "Lights Out" has been the face of the Chargers' defense the past three seasons. He has 39½ sacks in that span, more than any other NFL player, and has played in three straight Pro Bowls.

Chris Mortensen covers the NFL for ESPN.

I know you are not suppose to wish injury on anyone. But, I really really REALLY hate this guy. His lights out dance is the stupidest thing I have ever seen. It looks like a guy who is convulsing uncontrollably. Plus, he misses games for steroid use and still gets voted to pro bowl? Give me a break.

[Ramathorn]

Perfect timing!!!!

[ZONA]

okay, yep, I'm gonna call it. Meriman is out for the season.

[spdirty]

well, trying not to be as classless as charger fans when news broke out that Brady was done for the year, so, well, I have no public comment on this issue.

[Spider]

Too bad ......... With Merriman it would solidify the ass whipping we will put on them .......... Now the candy assed bafoons have an excuse

[BlaK-Argentina]

Too bad ......... With Merriman it would solidify the ass whipping we will put on them .......... Now the candy assed bafoons have an excuse

Agree, this is actually bad news for us. :strong:

[Rigs11]

Sweet! I'm starting Cutler this week.

[SureShot]

Hey, I wonder if Hotrod's light rail source is the same guy Spider hit in the throat.

How cool would THAT be? It would be worlds colliding!

I'm not sure, but the next one to start a MeAman thread should be punched in the throat.

[theAPAOps5]

We had our first rethread. We need 3 more!

[rugbythug]

I guess he decided for surgery. Good for him. Better that than crutches at 40

HARGERS ANNOUNCE THAT MERRIMAN IS DONE FOR THE YEAR
Posted by Mike Florio on September 9, 2008, 7:23 p.m.

Capping a story that has moved quickly over the past hour or so, the San Diego Chargers have formally announced that linebacker Shawne Merriman will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the year.

“Shawne informed me he did not feel right and thought it best to shut it down,” Chargers G.M. A.J. Smith said. “The road to winning the AFC West just got more difficult, but not impossible. Nothing is impossible. Shawne is a great player and an inspirational leader. He will be missed. We wish him a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.”

Merriman has a torn PCL and LCL. Several doctors advised him to have surgery, but he opted to try to play.

[CHANGSTER]

A bakers dozen of these so far? :rofl:

[theAPAOps5]

Yes we are on number 2

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=71163

[theAPAOps5]

No WAY why haven't I heard this!

[BlaK-Argentina]

What's the over/under for threads started on this?

Heck, while we're at it... anyone know how serious Brady's injury is?

[theAPAOps5]

I said 4, Hotrod took the Over, I believe Zona said 6. With the 4 fakes and 2 legit reposts we are at 6. So Zona is winning straight up. If you eliminate the 4 fakes then we are at 2

[Man-Goblin]

Lights out.

[Paladin]

Mein Gott!!!!!!

'Roid Boy? IR? When was he injured? Holy Cow!!!!!

Whoa boy. That's one I didn't see coming three miles away.....





(sarcasm)

[Bronco Jamus]

That's tough to play like that. I hope his surgery goes well.

[SureShot]

un-****ing-believable!

[Orange_Beard]

Anyone who watched the game saw he wasn't effective. He could run a straight line nice but damn he couldn't do anything else.

Also you can edit your own title. Just click edit on your first post and go to advanced. In the subject you will find your title and you can change the spelling.

Yeah, he did almost nothing. He did set a record for the biggest knee brace I have ever seen.

[TheChamp24]

I heard that Merriman saw a picture of the man he'll be lining up against this week, and said screw it, I'm done.
FEAR THE CLADY!

[Goobzilla]

When did Favre start playing for the Jets ???

[broncofan2438]

I heard that Merriman saw a picture of the man he'll be lining up against this week, and said screw it, I'm done.
FEAR THE CLADY!

FEAR HIM DAMNIT

[SouthStndJunkie]

Maybe he caught a whiff of the Monday Night game and came down with a case of the FEAR CUTLERS.

[Hotrod]

I love that everyone who started them are regulars. They're all smart enough to know what they're doing.

Except Hotrod. He's not so smart. His was real.

wtf :mullet1:

:)

[DomCasual]

I guess he decided for surgery. Good for him. Better that than crutches at 40

HARGERS ANNOUNCE THAT MERRIMAN IS DONE FOR THE YEAR
Posted by Mike Florio on September 9, 2008, 7:23 p.m.

Capping a story that has moved quickly over the past hour or so, the San Diego Chargers have formally announced that linebacker Shawne Merriman will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the year.

“Shawne informed me he did not feel right and thought it best to shut it down,” Chargers G.M. A.J. Smith said. “The road to winning the AFC West just got more difficult, but not impossible. Nothing is impossible. Shawne is a great player and an inspirational leader. He will be missed. We wish him a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.”

Merriman has a torn PCL and LCL. Several doctors advised him to have surgery, but he opted to try to play.

I don't think he cares too much about 40. Hence, the steroid use.