"I want to play"

[ludo21]

Merriman says here that he wouldnt be playing if wasnt going to be ineffective.

Anyone believe him? Wheres our doc?

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80a526e3

[Bronx33]

dumb human being dumber than the last time he was dumb.

[PRBronco]

I keep picturing what would happen if I was doing donuts in my car with 1 lugnut on each wheel.

And also that episode of the simpsons where homer makes the springfield kicker blow out his knee, and then he kicks anyways and his leg tears off.

[broncofan2438]

I say, who cares. Let the poor bastard play......its chop block time!

[FireFly]

guy is crazy is you ask me - they say he's playing for a couple of million?

But what he's obviously not thinking about is the fact that he's putting all of his future earnings at risk; an amount that would no doubt far exceed what he could earn this year.

Also, he has to make 12 sacks to reach his maximum escalator - there is no way he does that this year carrying that injury imo

[Los Broncos]

The injury wont affect his straight ahead speed.

Only side to side, maybe he goes for 10 sacks or more then tells SD to give him a big contract.

[broncosteven]

Originally Posted by Doom Crew72

The injury wont affect his straight ahead speed.

Only side to side, maybe he goes for 10 sacks or more then tells SD to give him a big contract.

So then make sure someone is at least chipping him all day. Don't LB's need to go side to side to follow a play or cut?

How is he going to do anything than blitz?

[Los Broncos]

Originally Posted by broncosteven

So then make sure someone is at least chipping him all day. Don't LB's need to go side to side to follow a play or cut?

How is he going to do anything than blitz?

Just rush the passer I guess.

Maybe they only use him on passing downs.

[bowtown]

Originally Posted by ludo21

Merriman says here that he wouldnt be playing if wasnt going to be ineffective.

Anyone believe him? Wheres our doc?

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80a526e3

He'll be in soon to let us know that with Merriman's injury, he'll be lucky to live through the end of the month. Also, Dumervil's broken pinky will severely limit the use of his entire arm for the rest of the year... may be career ending.

[Atwater His Ass]

Either he's not hurt and is a drama queen, or he really is the stupidest guy on the planet for risking his future in this fashion.

[Majik]

The guy is playing on one wheel, and is risking his career.

I call that a Team Player.

Kellen Winslow Jr would call that an effing Soldier.

[bronco militia]

Originally Posted by Bronx33

dumb human being dumber than the last time he was dumb.

bwahaha...now that is awesome

[colonelbeef]

have to give the guy credit for being a gamer, but I would not be surprised if this shortened his career drastically

[broncofan2438]

Can I get a CHOP BLOCK please?

[BigPlayShay]

Don't want to wish injury on anyone, but what if he further jacked up his knee, and thus was out for the year doing that god-awful Lights Out dance?

[Smiling Assassin27]

i see bad things in merriman's future.

if conrad dobler was still playing, he'd be salivating.

[briane]

I dont think he will make it long enough to see week 4. You dont mess with the knee! Im 28 years old and sometimes I hobble around like im 80 all because of a knee.

[gyldenlove]

If I am the Chargers I tell him he is playing out the rest of rookie deal if he wants a new contract halfway through the season.

There is NO reason in the world to give a guy a deal in the 70 mill dollar area with 30 million guaranteed if his knee is going to explode into a million pieces in year 1. He still has 2 years left uncluding this one and if the CBA expires I don't even think he qualifies for UFA because he would only have 5 seasons if I am not wrong. The Chargers have ALL the cards right now.

The smart thing to do career wise would be to take the surgery, come back next year and lay down the law, because you know if he is healthy and going into RFA he will get an offer sheet if they don't give him a deal.

[Kaylore]

The more I think about this the more stupid it becomes. I can't believe Charger fans think this is cool. Four doctors all told him the same thing and he basically blew it off. If he blows his knee out and thinks the organization is going to reward him anyway for laying it on line for them, he is going to become a cautionary tale to every player in the league for the rest of the NFL.

[NW Bolt Fan]

It's funny how many of you 'tards are cheering for an injury. Classy. FTR, he's reiterated time and again that there is no threat to his career by playing, yet the main-stream media continues to report he's putting himself at future risk. In fact, doctors told him he coudln't do any further "long term" damage, but reccommend he have surgery, basically because it's going to be needed sooner or later...

Personally, I have mixed reactions to his decision. I admire his enthusiasm for the game and his team. But, if he does end up getting knocked out mid-season, I see his move as actually hurting us by taking a roster spot now. And of course how well he plays has to factor into the whole equation.

[WolfpackGuy]

If Merriman wants to risk shortening his career, I'm all for it. Noone ever said he was a rocket scientist.

[broncofan2438]

Originally Posted by NW Bolt Fan

It's funny how many of you 'tards are cheering for an injury. Classy. FTR, he's reiterated time and again that there is no threat to his career by playing, yet the main-stream media continues to report he's putting himself at future risk. In fact, doctors told him he coudln't do any further "long term" damage, but reccommend he have surgery, basically because it's going to be needed sooner or later...

Personally, I have mixed reactions to his decision. I admire his enthusiasm for the game and his team. But, if he does end up getting knocked out mid-season, I see his move as actually hurting us by taking a roster spot now. And of course how well he plays has to factor into the whole equation.

Wow, why dont you cry about it. Its nice that you can even come over to our board, when I try to go onto Chugger boards they kick me off without even posting comments. Its a division rival that you have finally been able to pull away for a few years. We definately are not going to hope he has a good year. Call it whatever you want......

[broncocalijohn]

Originally Posted by broncofan2438

I say, who cares. Let the poor bastard play......its chop block time!

I actaully hope if it happens, it isnt by our team. Bad enough everyone thinks we block illegally so why not have a Panther do the job that every team is willing to do. This guy is a bonafide idiot. His career is on the line for this one year.

[broncocalijohn]

Originally Posted by Majik

The guy is playing on one wheel, and is risking his career.

I call that a Team Player.

Kellen Winslow Jr would call that an effing Soldier.

majik, i am just commenting on your FF team where you have a Charger and a Chief on it. Horrible! This is why I dont play for money and if I do auto draft a division rival, I dump him or trade him. No way I root on a division rival team. Best to choose Broncos and only NFC teams (and sit out if they play the Broncos).

[Jens1893]

Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

I actaully hope if it happens, it isnt by our team. Bad enough everyone thinks we block illegally so why not have a Panther do the job that every team is willing to do. This guy is a bonafide idiot. His career is on the line for this one year.

He wants that 2nd contract ASAP ...