In the “obviously it wasn’t going to work out” department, Shawne Merriman has changed his mind about his torn knee ligaments.
It was previously reported that Merriman would forgo surgery because he felt that it was something he didn’t want to do.
I like to think that he read my extended plea for him to not play and that is why he chose to get the surgery before causing permanant damage to his knee.
This Chargers team looked lost against the Panthers. And that is one team you don’t want to look lost against.
Obviously Tomlinson didn’t have his best game and clearly the Chargers will pick it up as the season progresses.
But you have to wonder how this might change the landscape of the AFC.
The way the Colts looked the other night mixed with the Patriots with Brady and Chargers without Shawne Merriman makes me firmly believe that the Steelers really might be the team to beat in the AFC this season.
In related news, Kobe doesn’t need a pinky.
I think the AFC is absolutely wide open – anyone’s crown to win, including the Patriots without Brady. Should be a fun year.