Bracing For Another Holdout

The Chargers' first round pick Shawne Merriman is not at the Chargers summer training camp because he has not signed a contract with the Chargers and because of the Chargers recent past of not being able to sign high draft picks until the season is nearly underway or, in some cases, already underway. A.J. Smith, the Chargers' GM is already providing the soundbites that have Charger fans, such as myself, braced for another first round holdout.

Merriman is to bring a much needed pass rush to the Chargers' defense and any lengthy holdout could mean that area of defense will continue to be exposed by the opposition.