Shawne Merriman is done after just one game, one in which he didn't look too bad. I think most fans spent some time tracking #56 to see how the knee would hold up and it was indisputable that he was moving really fast when he was going forward but that he was quite tentative when engaged with linemen. We could tell that he was thinking (often the cardinal sin when playing a fast game like football) about getting chopped and absorbed with thought of further injury to an already over burdened knee. It makes sense to be worried about these things when you're setting out to last for 17 weeks. So it goes. We applaud the effort, Shawne. Good luck!
This injury begs the following question: Should the Bolts make an effort to resign Merriman after the '09 season?
According to UT Charger Beat writer, Kevin Acee, the report was that there was NO CHANCE Merriman would be resigned after his contract expired because there were too many other pressing issues (Signing Rivers, et. al.). NO CHANCE? To that we say, please reconsider, AJ! This is the type of guy you want on your team: Fast, Physical, leadership & emotion and most importantly.....he put it all on the line to win a Championship. Teams need guys like this! Also , I'm not ready to get a new jersey, I like my #56 throw back.
Suggested this morning by Scott & B.R. on XX1090: Bring back JUNIOR SEAU to fill the void...
To which we reply, (despite having gone on the warpath against Seau for going to the Pats, having a crappy restaurant, pulling that "Graduation" retirement crap, etc., etc.) we kind of like it. There was no emotion on Sunday and no pass rush so maybe Junior could fill a roll for us, one which he certainly won't be willing to fill for the Patriots, now that their Super Bowl chances have dwindled.
We like it and I'm willing to remove the red duct tape that we used to create the "international symbol for NO" through the #55 on our old Seau jersey. We'll remove that tape if its for a championship.
What do you think......?
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