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The Chargers outta make him have it
If he wont then tell him if he gets injured more than they wont cover it
If he wont then tell him if he gets injured more than they wont cover it
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If they put him on IR, wouldn't he be out for the season?Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
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Yes. So? He needs it.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
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So put him on IR so he can't play, then he might as well have the surgery. Unless that wouldn't be kosher by NFL rules?
Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
Iain Banks missed deadline due to Civ | The eyes are the groin of the head. - Dwight Schrute.
One more turn .... One more turn .... | WWTSD
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I think it's only common sense.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
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He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ BraindeadComment
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I think the players' union would have a valid complaint if they did that.<Reverend> IRC is just multiplayer notepad.
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I don't think so. I think if they complained, they'd be showing their ass. "Look. This is how much we care. We'll let this guy try to play a year while he's injured, so that he loses 10 more years, maybe. That way, he can be a cripple."Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ BraindeadComment
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What would he be able to complain about? How could he pass a physical to come back with that kind of injury?"In the beginning was the Word. Then came the ******* word processor." -Dan Simmons, HyperionComment
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Here are the facts as I understand it.He'll deal with it when he needs surgery... which the doctors tell him is now
1. Merriman can still play, albeit through pain.
2. Merriman will require exactly the same surgery at the end of the year if he plays, as he will now. IOW, the outcome is pretty much exactly the same, whether he plays now or gets surgery now.
3. Aggravating the injury doesn't pose a risk to his playing career.
Those are the only things that make sense to me. The Chargers have an excellent backup left outside linebacker. They wouldn't hesitate to sit Merriman out for an entire season as a precaution and have him get surgery.
If Merriman wishes to play, the Chargers should permit him to do so until he proves that he cannot perform on the field, or he risks his entire career to continue to play.Scouse Git (2) La Fayette Adam Smith Solomwi and Loinburger will not be forgotten.
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I think 3 is wrong. He could completely tear those two ligaments, plus tear the ACL. That does pose a risk. Yes, surgery can fix it, but it's possible he may not be able to perform at the same level he has. IMO it's just stupid not to fix it now, before it gets worse.Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
Iain Banks missed deadline due to Civ | The eyes are the groin of the head. - Dwight Schrute.
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Actually, what I saw on ESPN yesterday from a doctor was that the risk is he does physical damage to the joint surfaces rubbing wrongly against each other. I think the ligament/tendon damage is nearly never career-ending because the ligament can just be replaced; but the damage to the joint surface would mean it no longer bends quite the right way or has as much strength.<Reverend> IRC is just multiplayer notepad.
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Maybe he just use steroids... again!Founder of The Glory of War, CHAMPIONS OF APOLYTON!!!
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The player formerly known as Pacman has been fully reinstated.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ BraindeadComment
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So you're doing a dance of joy, right?
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Well, yeah.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ BraindeadComment
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