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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.)

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HEY BRO! WHAT UP?

I hope Merriman can get this taken care of. He's one of the best LB's in the game and he's so young. This would be a major blow to one the best defenses in the NFL.

BelichickFan

These are the kinds of stories PFT often misses badly on. When they announce a signing before anyone else (like they did with Lynch), they're usually right on the mark. These speculative things, not so much.

Holy Diver

"Whispers"


about as good as "sources"

PATRIOTSFANINPA

Merriman is the best young LB in the game and hope he can continue,It would be a shame to see such talent wasted away with an injury at his age.

If it were not for the steroids issue he might have been the most respected LB in the league

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OhExaulted1

Bones, cartiledge and steroids are not a good mix. Unless your the one selling them.

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Wildo7

Anytime you hear an athletes name followed by "visited Dr. James Andrews" it's never a good thing. That guy is like the fat lady of sports careers.

slash83

I read this on a NFL forum:

I actually have some bad news for Chargers fans. According to ESPNEWS, Merriman has been quoted in saying that he might be out for the rest of the season. Worst case is that he announces his retirement. I expect him to be out at least 2 months. He has to consider that fact that his season might be over.

Could anybody confirm this?

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OhExaulted1

I don't know, but GOD I wish we owned their 2nd pick in next years draft.

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Disco Volante

Wow that makes things a lot easier.

Er I mean, that sucks. Really classy-, er talented young player who did things the right way.

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