What do you think about the Shawne Merriman issue regarding the San Diego Chargers Linebacker?

Question

Shawne Merriman has two tears in his knee and if he playes he could suffer career-ending inuries

however he could commit to surgeries and be sidelined throughout the 2008 season

what are your thoughts?

Answer 1

His career isn't worth trying to play a few games.  With that much damage he probably wouldn't last an entire season before hurting it worse.  Do the surgery and have an entire year to get healthy for next year.  He is still young and has a long career ahead of him assuming he doesn't get a career ending injury.

Answer 2

He should have the surgeries. This is an easy call.

Answer 3

the chargers lose the face of their defense, but they still have a lot of playmakers

cromartie, jammer, cooper, philips, williams, castillo...im sure it will hurt the franchise greatly but they will survive

Answer 4

He should have the surgery. There's no need to risk his entire career just for the sake of playing in 2008. He will have plenty of seasons to make up for this one if he just takes care of himself now.

Answer 5

Merriman is a tough linebacker. I think he'll play through the injury. Many people think this will be the chargers sb year, but not if their best pass rusher is missing. He'll do what it takes to help his team, even if he sacrifices his godly ability.

Answer 6

he should have surgery

i mean if he plays he wont be the same and could get injured for good. Plus if he does play the whole seaon hurt then it will be hard for a team to pay him with that risk.

Surgery would be the smart thing