H2o Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Only a 4-year pro and his career may be over. Could this be an effect of the steroids he tested positive for a couple of years ago? How long and frequent was the guy actually using? It would be a HUGE LOSS for the Chargers no doubt. Here's the story from PFT: WHISPERS BEGIN REGARDING MERRIMAN’S CONDITION Posted by Mike Florio on August 21, 2008, 12:22 p.m. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gale Gilbert Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 It could also be because he put a bunch of extra pressure on his knees by jumping around playing air-pattycake after every sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 It could also be because he put a bunch of extra pressure on his knees by jumping around playing air-pattycake after every sack. ....................... ........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Kids, don't do steroids.* *Unless you want to become a multi-millionaire professional athlete with national endorsements and only need to work for four years. Then by all means, do your stupid steroids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Move that SD @ Buffalo game into the Bills win column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Kids, don't do steroids.* *Unless you want to become a multi-millionaire professional athlete with national endorsements and only need to work for four years. Then by all means, do your stupid steroids. I think I'd rather be able to run around with my kids and make $60,000 a year in construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I think I'd rather be able to run around with my kids and make $60,000 a year in construction. Not being able to play the world's most violent sport at a professional level doesn't mean he will be confined to a wheelchair. If Willis McGahee is playing pro ball after that injury, I'm sure there's a surgery that will allow Merriman to coach the purple team in their girls under-8 soccer game. I'm not disagreeing with you...You and me and probably most others wouldn't opt for the shortcut (i.e. cheating) option. But if simply making bank was his goal from the beginning, he certainly achieved that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Not being able to play the world's most violent sport at a professional level doesn't mean he will be confined to a wheelchair. If Willis McGahee is playing pro ball after that injury, I'm sure there's a surgery that will allow Merriman to coach the purple team in their girls under-8 soccer game. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Not being able to play the world's most violent sport at a professional level doesn't mean he will be confined to a wheelchair. If Willis McGahee is playing pro ball after that injury, I'm sure there's a surgery that will allow Merriman to coach the purple team in their girls under-8 soccer game. I'm not disagreeing with you...You and me and probably most others wouldn't opt for the shortcut (i.e. cheating) option. But if simply making bank was his goal from the beginning, he certainly achieved that. I wonder if he'd do his "lights out" dance when they scored a goal. Friggin awesome LLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 He didn't intentionally do steroids. I know saying it was a "tainted supplement" isn't exactly the most plausable excuse, but if you do your research you'd learn that the substance he tested positive for was one that wouldn't afford him a beneficial result befitting the risk, and it has a long life in the body, therefore making it a stupid choice since it would show up in his system for a fairly long period of time. I'm not defending him, simply stating the truth. I was there at the Chargers game, his first game back from suspension, and I too serenaded him with steroid taunts. But the truth is, it actually was a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Only a 4-year pro and his career may be over. Could this be an effect of the steroids he tested positive for a couple of years ago? How long and frequent was the guy actually using? It would be a HUGE LOSS for the Chargers no doubt. Here's the story from PFT: WHISPERS BEGIN REGARDING MERRIMAN’S CONDITION Posted by Mike Florio on August 21, 2008, 12:22 p.m. 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. Sounds like a WGR scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTS Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Not being able to play the world's most violent sport at a professional level doesn't mean he will be confined to a wheelchair. I didn't know he played Rugby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch19079 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Dont do steroids, or you will end up like that famous rich, probowler. He only made millions of dollars in only a few short years... wow, those steroids really did screw up his life. What will he do now? maybe beg for change on the side of the road holding a cardboard sign that says "Please help, Steroids ruined my life, God Bless". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 David Boston also rings a bell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Strange. Steroids usually help reduce joint pain and swelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Good ol' PFT, rampant speculation, not much fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Move that SD @ Buffalo game into the Bills win column. Yeah forget about Tomlinson, Gates and Chambers. Plus there defense only led the league in INT's last year. But by all means move it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Strange. Steroids usually help reduce joint pain and swelling. They actually mask the pain while destroying ligament and muscle fiber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I didn't know he played Rugby? If by Rugby you mean UFC, then you are correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasoninMT Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 But, he's not on steroids anymore... Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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