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Shawne Merriman has a PCL tear in his left knee, now all that's left to determine is what he and the team plan on doing about it. At this point Merriman can get back on the field with his unstable joint, or he can opt for one of two surgical options. A partial reconstruction could get him back on the field this season, and a full reconstruction would put him out for the entire year. Considering that the Chargers don't really give a shit about Merriman's long-term health they are going to push him to return for the opener, but the linebacker should proceed with caution. His best bet is to get Norv Turner's opinion on the matter and then do the exact opposite of whatever that dumbfuck suggests. More »
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