merriman Not Worth The Risk: Shawne MerrimanShawne Merriman with two torn knee ligaments is going to delay the inevitable by not going through with surgery.

Having been newly introduced to the world of knee injuries (total of 10 weeks I will be out - almost 5 and counting now), having two torn knee ligaments with the possibility of suffering a career ending injury is insultingly idiotic. Yeah your tough Shawne but please if you ruin a great career you might as well have surgery. You are likely going to struggle this season, taking snaps off to rest and not being able to go as hard - sure cortisone shots (and perhaps steroids) is up your alley it’s also dumb for a season that will probably end up being a lost cause.

Instead of risking it, just do yourself, the Chargers and most importantly telling people that it is okay to sit out no matter how strong your desire to play, it’s better to be smart then a dumbass at the end of the day. It makes no sense financially for you to play, you’ll still be earning your paycheck on the sidelines.

As a Chargers fan (I love 3 teams), please just go on with surgery. The rest of the blogosphere agrees.