Merriman's Knee Messed Up
About Football —
... largely dismissed by most Chargers fans as just that -- a rumor -- it appears now that there may be something to the report. At least the part about something being wrong with his knee. How serious it is, we don't know at this time. Apparently Merriman doesn't know just how messed up it is either because after talking to Dr. James Andrews he traveled to New York Thursday to see a specialist and is considering getting yet another opinion from another doctor. Merriman told the San Diego Union Tribune by phone Thursday that he has a "torn posterior cruciate ligament (among ...
MERRIMAN HAS SERIOUS KNEE ISSUES
ProFootballTalk.com —
... .” The Union-Tribune reports that it’s a torn PCL , among other issues. Either way, it’s not good. The options are: (1) do nothing; (2) undergo relatively minor surgery that would delay his ability to play this season; (3) undergo reconstructive surgery and miss all of the 2008 season. Coach Norv Turner, who’s either optimistic or in denial, thinks Merriman will be able to play in the season opener.“I think he can be close to 100 percent and get back with some real good rehab work,” Turner said. “He’s been doing a great job with it and I think he just needs some more time ...
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Three Idiots on Sports —
... Things are a little rough for everyone's favorite steriod user Shawne Merriman. Tim Tebow has the greatest fans in the world. And I'll leave you with the return of Kenny - I've got to get him one of ...
CHARGERS NOT THRILLED WITH MERRIMAN’S SIDE GIG
ProFootballTalk.com —
... Preview . But the Chargers don’t seem to be all that excited about Merriman’s plan to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles every Thursday night for the taping of the show.“My feeling about any of his off-the-field activities will be between me and Shawne,” Chargers G.M. A.J. Smith told the San Diego Union-Tribune . “Shawne has many, many activities off the field, and that’s his business, along with his agents, marketing people, publicist and business partners. My only hope is that he remembers his high-level football performance is what drives his off-the-field attraction .” ...
What’s Next for Merriman?
Football Outsiders —
What’s Next for Merriman? A growing story in San Diego: Shawne Merriman is considering his options when it comes to surgery to repair what he says is a torn PCL in his left knee. He has already seen Dr. James Andrews, the renowned expert on knee injuries for NFL players, and more information is being gathered. At this point, it could be anything from playing through it in 2008, to a minor procedure, to season-ending surgery. There also appears to be increasing tension between Merriman and the Chargers, at least according to the linked article by Kevin Acee of the San Diego ...
Chargers' Shawne Merriman Has Ligament Damage In His Left Knee
FanHouse —
... Merriman then told the San Diego Union Tribune that the PCL ligament was actually torn. His options are to just play through the pain, have a quick fix that would keep him out for the beginning of the season, or have reconstructive surgery and miss the entire 2008 season. ...
Chargers’ 2008 Season Could Be Less Dancey and Douchey Than In Previous Years
Tirico Suave —
... Point The Ugly Baseball Card Blog The World Of Isaac True Hoop Undrafted Free Agent We Are The Postmen Where’s Ubaldo With Leather Yardbarker You Been Blinded Zubaz Pants Sports Pitching Is Really Going To Mess Up Carl Pavano’s Entire Saturday Chargers’ 2008 Season Could Be Less Dancey and Douchey Than In Previous Years August 22nd, 2008 No Comments Shawn Merriman Out For The Year? Yeah, holmes, peace . At least he’d have more time on his hands to figure this mystery out. Tags: ...
Lights out for Shawne Merriman?
SmackCaster SmackBlog —
... The San Diego Chargers received a jolt with the news that stud linebacker Shawne Merriman has a torn PCL in his left knee. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Pro Bowl linebacker’s options range from doing nothing to having a surgery that would delay the start of his season to undergoing reconstructive surgery that would keep him out all season. ...
Injury Perspective: Merriman has torn ligament and Brady has bad foot
Stampede Blue —
... since the AFC Championship game last year. It lingered all throughout the off-season, and it has prevented him from playing in pre-season. He's also had limited practice. Meanwhile, the Chargers may have been dealt a season-killing blow today learning that defensive ace Shawn Merriman has a torn ligament in his knee. He might be done before 2008 even starts. San Diego's QB Philip Rivers is ...
Could it be lights out for the Chargers if Merriman is lost?
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Meanwhile, the Chargers don't seem all that pleased that Merriman is going to work as an in-studio host on a preview show this year. Merriman does have his hands full off the field. He is a fun-loving, creative guy who likes to be in the limelight. It will be interesting to see how the Chargers react to his latest endeavor. ...
If Merriman is lost, it could be lights out
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Meanwhile, the Chargers don't seem all that pleased that Merriman is going to work as an in-studio host on a preview show this year. Merriman does have his hands full off the field. He is a fun-loving, creative guy who likes to be in the limelight. It will be interesting to see how the Chargers react to his latest endeavor. ...
Chargers Podcast: Adrian Garcia, Chargers Radio
SportsHubLA —
[image] No question expectations are large for the San Diego Chargers this season. They ought to be one of the AFC’s best teams, up there with the mighty Patriots in the race to represent the conference in the Super Bowl. Of course, we’ve heard that one before. The Bolts are committed to playing the ‘08 schedule week to week, without getting ahead of themselves. Good thing, too, because even with a roster full of talent, there are some issues. The health of OLB Shawn Merriman (left) on the defensive side and ...
