Quiet Concern Merrimans career might be over

[BMarsh615]

From PFT. They always blow stuff out of proportion but whats your take?

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...ans-condition/

WHISPERS BEGIN REGARDING MERRIMAN’S CONDITION
Posted by Mike Florio on August 21, 2008, 12:22 p.m. EDT

In the wake of a report that Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman visited with renowned orthopedist James Andrews regarding Merriman’s knee, we’re hearing that there is quiet concern within the organization that Merriman could be done, after only four NFL seasons.

Merriman had arthroscopic knee surgery during the offseason. He made the trip to Alabama to see Dr. Andrews because of persistent pain in the knee. (Curiously, there’s a conflict between the two major San Diego papers regarding the identity of the doctor who performed the procedure. The North County Times says that it was Andrews. The Union-Tribune claims that it was team physician David Chao.)

Officially, coach Norv Turner says he isn’t worried. “My concern will be if it lingers,” Turner said Wednesday. “Hopefully, it won’t linger and hopefully in the next week to 10 days, he’s going to be all right and ready to get going.”

As we hear it, there’s already concern, behind the scenes. Nothing may come of it, and Merriman might end up being fine. But the team is definitely worried about the possibility that Merriman could be done.

“He’s had some soreness,” Turner said. “I think he wants to make sure he gets it checked out and make sure everything is all right with it. When he’s been able to practice and move around, he’s looked awfully good to me.”

There’s no denying that Merriman is awfully good. But, like most athletes, it’s hard to do much of anything with a bum knee.

[Atlas]

There is also growing concern among the Merriman camp that steroids has made his wiener look like an acorn.

[Man-Goblin]

Originally Posted by BMarsh615

As we hear it, there’s already concern, behind the scenes. Nothing may come of it, and Merriman might end up being fine. But the team is definitely worried about the possibility that Merriman could be done.

PFT taking a harsh stance there.

[Inkana7]

Wow.

[ND Bronco Fan]

Still can't believe that he got 4 games for cheating the game by using steriods yet Brandon Marshall gets 3 games for some off field antics of which he has yet to be charged with.

[Popps]

PFT is playing the 10% odds that it's career-ending. If it happens to be... they can roll out the "I told you so" article. If not, well they clearly covered their bases with sentences like this...

Nothing may come of it, and Merriman might end up being fine.

But, they're a rumor-site. That's pretty much what they do, I suppose.

[PRBronco]

Somewhere, LT just took his helmet off and sat down to pout.

[PLOWHORSE]

Originally Posted by Popps

PFT is playing the 10% odds that it's career-ending. If it happens to be... they can roll out the "I told you so" article. If not, well they clearly covered their bases with sentences like this...

Nothing may come of it, and Merriman might end up being fine.

But, they're a rumor-site. That's pretty much what they do, I suppose.

Yeahh nothing like covering both ends of the spectrum. Bad article.

[Inkana7]

Originally Posted by PRBronco

Somewhere, LT just took his helmet off and sat down to pout.

LT pouts with his helmet on.

[Borks147]

oh man I can't wait for the Chargers to be back in the cellar for another decade in a few years....

[PRBronco]

Originally Posted by Inkana7

LT pouts with his helmet on.

**** you're right! Where's my head at today?

[HEAV]

As we hear it, there’s already concern, behind the scenes. Nothing may come of it, and Merriman might end up being fine.

Typical Florio out "Out Clause"

Everything he writes/posts has this typical escape, just incase the stuff he made up...opps I mean heard, doesn't come true.

[crush17]

Florio is a giant douche.

[Smiling Assassin27]

Consider the source. Merriman will be coming with speed and hate. We'd best be ready to block him, not depend on a dinged up knee.

[DeuceOfClub]

"Dancing With the Stars"?

[broncofan2438]

Wow, that is crazy news, but we really cant take anything from it until we hear more about it. And yes, I cant belive either that he only got four games while BMarsh got three for not doing ****

[boltaneer]

Cut Merriman now! Do it AJ!

Oh wait, it's PFT...

[bronco militia]

Florio is jumping the gun, but that's what he does.

it's nice to see the chargers get the pooh flinging this time

[Hotrod]

A guy on the lightrail has confirmed this story. Both sides of it.

[Doggcow]

I hope he's gone.

[Steve Prefontaine]

I think I've heard this before. On roids...lights it up for the first few years...body starts to break down...career over.

Hmm...David Boston all over again?

Of course this could be completely overblown, but I wouldn't be shocked if Merriman never plays at a Pro Bowl level again.

[Clockwork Orange]

So either his career might be over or he might be fine and continue playing.

Thanks for the update, Florio. What would we do without you?

[bronco militia]

this is quickly becoming another bad karma thread.


karma is a b****, people

[theAPAOps5]

I doubt he is done for his career. But a part of me thinks of his stupid dance and tainted supps, and says man Karma is a b****.

I never wish for a persons livlihood to be taken away so I hope he recovers.

[rovolution]

if Dewayne Robertson with his knees is still a player in the NFL, Meriman will be fine