Football 2008 NFL: Week 2

JJ · September 10th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Brian Griese took all of the reps during Wednesday's walkthrough, meaning he likely will start for the Bucs at quarterback in Sunday's home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

Jeff Garcia, who led the Bucs to the playoffs last season, was not on the field for the walkthrough.

Garcia played in the 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. But coach Jon Gruden on Monday called Garcia "questionable'' for the Atlanta game because of a sprained ankle.

Garcia battled calf and pinkie injuries during the preseason.

Griese likely to start

Somewhere, part of Junior died.

Peanut · September 10th, 2008, 01:00 PM

Merriman pulls plug on season, will have surgery

By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer 13 hours, 26 minutes ago

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SAN DIEGO (AP)—Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman pulled the plug on his 2008 season on Tuesday when he told the San Diego Chargers he’ll have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee.

The loss of Merriman, whose hard hits earned him the nickname “Lights Out,” is a big one for a team that has Super Bowl expectations.

Merriman’s decision came two days after he barely resembled the player who had an NFL-high 39 1/2 sacks in the past three seasons and played in three straight Pro Bowls.

Merriman, known for his spasmodic sack dance, didn’t immediately return e-mails and telephone calls seeking comment. His agent, Tom Condon, declined to comment.

“Shawne informed me he did not feel right and thought it best to shut it down,” Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said in a statement. “The road to winning the AFC West just got more difficult, but not impossible. Nothing is impossible. Shawne is a great player and an inspirational leader. He will be missed. We wish him a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.”
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Smith didn’t return calls seeking further comment.

Merriman had only two tackles and no sacks in a shocking 26-24 loss to Carolina at home on Sunday. Even though Merriman appeared to be a non-factor, coach Norv Turner said he thought the linebacker looked “explosive and very physical.”

Merriman wore a brace on the knee on Sunday. At one point, he had to go into the locker room to have it readjusted because it was slipping due to sweat.

The Chargers were outgained 388-316 on Sunday by a Panthers team playing without leading receiver Steve Smith.

The Chargers are also without inside linebacker Stephen Cooper, who was suspended by the NFL for the first four games this season for testing positive for a banned stimulant. Cooper led the Chargers with 179 tackles last season, when San Diego won the AFC West at 11-5 and reached the conference championship game before losing 21-12 at New England.

Late in training camp, Merriman said that the posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his left knee were torn.

He spent several days getting opinions from four doctors from outside the organization, all of whom recommended he have surgery. But on Aug. 27, he announced that he was going to play, saying, “If you give a football player a decision to play, you know, I’m going to play.”

But, he acknowledged, “I’ll have the surgery at any point. Nobody knows. I kind of left it on the table when to have it. Not even doctors can tell me that.”

Rehab is expected to be six to seven months.

Merriman has said he’s had pain in the knee since late in the 2006 season. He also injured the knee during a game at Tennessee on Dec. 9. He sat out the following Sunday, but played in the last three regular-season games and the Chargers’ three playoff games, including the loss to New England. He also played in the Pro Bowl.

Merriman had offseason arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in the knee.

Second-year pro Jyles Tucker is expected to take Merriman’s spot. Tucker, who has played in only seven regular-season games, received a five-year contract extension two days before Merriman announced he was going to play rather than have surgery.

Merriman was suspended for four games in 2006 after testing positive for steroids. Both he and his lawyer blamed it on a tainted supplement. The Chargers went 4-0 in his absence.
Merriman pulls plug on season, will have surgery - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

I guess seeing how easily Brady got injured on a healthy knee scared him into surgery. That should have been his choice from the beginning.

FishFanInPA · September 10th, 2008, 01:00 PM

FishFF · September 10th, 2008, 01:11 PM

Eagles are going to get stomped. Fucking Colston is injured, sad day.

Matt Wilson · September 10th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Devery Henderson just became a hot pickup on your fantasy squad

FishFF · September 10th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Matt Wilson

Devery Henderson just became a hot pickup on your fantasy squad

nah he has failed in the past. Patten always steps up when Colston is out.

JJ · September 10th, 2008, 02:23 PM

Stay classy Steeler fan.

FishFF · September 10th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by JJ

Stay classy Steeler fan.

lol Dirtyy

PitchingWinsGames · September 10th, 2008, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by JJ

Stay classy Steeler fan.

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Mainge · September 10th, 2008, 03:47 PM

So, yeah. Adrian Peterson is going to have a huge weekend.

Junior · September 10th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by JJ

Griese likely to start

Somewhere, part of Junior died.

QB Brian Griese was asked if Jon Gruden told him that he would start this week against Atlanta due to Jeff Garcia's sprained ankle or was it because of the rust factor that Jeff may have had due to the lack of playing time he saw at training camp: “I can’t tell you what percentage of what was going on in Coach’s mind,” Griese said. “You’ll have to ask him that. He kind of explained it to me that it was a combination of a lot of different things.”

Gruden on Garcia: “It’s been a very interesting last few months,” said Gruden. “We had the injury that occurred late last season. We had a prolonged calf injury. I’ve studied everything he’s done. I really believe in this guy as a quarterback. Right now he’s not the same guy he was, and I want him to be that. That’s all I’m going to say until I see the ball thrown with the crisp, accurate velocity and confident swagger. We’re going to let him sit out for a week and hopefully he can get back with us soon.”

The guess here is that if Griese wins on Sunday, it's his starting job to lose this year. More on the behind-the-scenes developments at One Buc Place over the starting QB situation coming later tonight in my SR's Fab 5 column on PewterReport.com. Stay tuned.

http://www.pewterreport.com/forum/in...?topic=27818.0

It could be a long season.

WHERE IS BRETT FAVRE WHEN YOU NEED HIM?

JJ · September 10th, 2008, 04:33 PM

CBS Early

CBS Late

FOX

Peanut · September 10th, 2008, 04:39 PM

Dam Tally sucks, we get the stinkin Jets instead of our in state team the dolphins

BeefWillingham · September 10th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Peanut

Dam Tally sucks, we get the stinkin Jets instead of our in state team the dolphins

We get the Bucs!

Junior · September 10th, 2008, 04:51 PM

Ron Pitts, FTL

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Peanut Starter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FSU, Miami Posts: 601 T&B $: 390 Reputation: 349719 My Teams:	Merriman pulls plug on season, will have surgery By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer 13 hours, 26 minutes ago * Buzz Up * Print SAN DIEGO (AP)—Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman pulled the plug on his 2008 season on Tuesday when he told the San Diego Chargers he’ll have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee. The loss of Merriman, whose hard hits earned him the nickname “Lights Out,” is a big one for a team that has Super Bowl expectations. Merriman’s decision came two days after he barely resembled the player who had an NFL-high 39 1/2 sacks in the past three seasons and played in three straight Pro Bowls. Merriman, known for his spasmodic sack dance, didn’t immediately return e-mails and telephone calls seeking comment. His agent, Tom Condon, declined to comment. “Shawne informed me he did not feel right and thought it best to shut it down,” Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said in a statement. “The road to winning the AFC West just got more difficult, but not impossible. Nothing is impossible. Shawne is a great player and an inspirational leader. He will be missed. We wish him a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.” ADVERTISEMENT Smith didn’t return calls seeking further comment. Merriman had only two tackles and no sacks in a shocking 26-24 loss to Carolina at home on Sunday. Even though Merriman appeared to be a non-factor, coach Norv Turner said he thought the linebacker looked “explosive and very physical.” Merriman wore a brace on the knee on Sunday. At one point, he had to go into the locker room to have it readjusted because it was slipping due to sweat. The Chargers were outgained 388-316 on Sunday by a Panthers team playing without leading receiver Steve Smith. The Chargers are also without inside linebacker Stephen Cooper, who was suspended by the NFL for the first four games this season for testing positive for a banned stimulant. Cooper led the Chargers with 179 tackles last season, when San Diego won the AFC West at 11-5 and reached the conference championship game before losing 21-12 at New England. Late in training camp, Merriman said that the posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his left knee were torn. He spent several days getting opinions from four doctors from outside the organization, all of whom recommended he have surgery. But on Aug. 27, he announced that he was going to play, saying, “If you give a football player a decision to play, you know, I’m going to play.” But, he acknowledged, “I’ll have the surgery at any point. Nobody knows. I kind of left it on the table when to have it. Not even doctors can tell me that.” Rehab is expected to be six to seven months. Merriman has said he’s had pain in the knee since late in the 2006 season. He also injured the knee during a game at Tennessee on Dec. 9. He sat out the following Sunday, but played in the last three regular-season games and the Chargers’ three playoff games, including the loss to New England. He also played in the Pro Bowl. Merriman had offseason arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in the knee. Second-year pro Jyles Tucker is expected to take Merriman’s spot. Tucker, who has played in only seven regular-season games, received a five-year contract extension two days before Merriman announced he was going to play rather than have surgery. Merriman was suspended for four games in 2006 after testing positive for steroids. Both he and his lawyer blamed it on a tainted supplement. The Chargers went 4-0 in his absence. Merriman pulls plug on season, will have surgery - NFL - Yahoo! Sports I guess seeing how easily Brady got injured on a healthy knee scared him into surgery. That should have been his choice from the beginning.

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