Jim wrote on Nov 2, 2006 6:13 AM:"Victim of Policy"? Sort of like I am a "Victim of Laws". The old saying "ignorance of the law is no excuse". When will these guys learn?

Yeah right. wrote on Nov 2, 2006 11:23 AM:Victim of stupidity. We're all waiting to see who you "sue".

Matt wrote on Nov 2, 2006 3:03 PM:WHy are you fools so quick to judge him? Did you know that Nandrolone can not be injected? it would have to be ingested, which aligns perfectly with what they are saying about his supplements. If the government is getting involved and they find that his supplement was tainted will you still judge him like this? why dont you wait to see if the supplements were tainted before you pop off, you are just haters, and probably raiders fans anyway, losers.

Brian wrote on Nov 2, 2006 3:46 PM:No wonder he was so cut up and big. It's not like any NFL player will ever admit they took illegal supplements. This reminds me of a COPS show I watch on Fox. Every time they catch a thief or a dope head "I did not know that was in there officer" That's my purse but not my dope. Good luck Chargers becuase here come the Raiders. Just Win Baby.

I see you wrote on Nov 2, 2006 5:10 PM:Merriman has been tested 3 times since august passed all 3 and he is still playing at a superstar level. Matt I think you know why these commenters are so quick to judge. Bigotry is an ignorant face that can`t hide behind a key board.

Sean wrote on Nov 2, 2006 5:35 PM:Here come the Raiders? Is that supposed to be scary? That's the equivalent of trying to hold up a bank with a rubber chicken. Merriman isn't the reason we've beaten them 6 times in a row. He's the reason the beatings have gotten progressively worse. Their motto should be 'just win....please?'.

Kelann wrote on Nov 2, 2006 8:57 PM:There is an inherent flaw in someone's mentality or a blatant cover-up if Merriman and his camp cry out that he's a 'victim of NFL Guidelines'. How does someone become a victim of their own choice? Fact: Merriman elected to purchase mail order products of his choice and disregarded the long list of NFL approved products. Why? Fact: His body is his commodity. Wouldn't he be concerned about ingesting something that might be harmful to his body and opt to get the products tested or approved before consumption? Fact: Merriman claims to take various supplements. How and who determined that the supplements were tainted and not the other products? Can it be that only Merriman's supplements were tainted? The best thing for his legal team to do is send Merriman's unused bottles to be lab tested then publish the results. Let's not get tangential with the real issue. What is the point that nandrolone cannot be shot up? Does that prove whether or not Merriman knew what he was consumming? Nobody is judging or being prejudice by asking questions to someone labeling themselves a victim. All choices have consequences whether good or bad. Merriman said he will take full responsibility for his part. Then he first ought to own up to his responsibility wholly and without excuses--drop the victim mentality.

Sean C. wrote on Nov 3, 2006 7:34 AM:Merriman is 22 yrs old. The supplements may very well have been tainted. You live & you learn lessons along the way. I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt because I don`t judge people by the color of their skin. Kelann, I have been reading this column for quite some time & it is obvious which comments smack of racism. If you`re wondering I am caucasian

Kelann wrote on Nov 3, 2006 10:30 AM:Sean, your perception is your reality and if it is false perception that is still your reality. Interesting conclusion, "Smack of racism", Sean? I am a person of color as is the majority of my social circle, sphere of influence and my fiance who in with the NFL. Simply read and not interpret what what is written. I posed questions not accusations! Anyone's name can be inserted in the questions. Btw, what does age have to do with accountability? What I know to be true is whatever is done in the dark will be revealed in the light for we are all accountable to our Creator and the guarantee is that one day He will judge us.

Sean C. wrote on Nov 3, 2006 5:19 PM:Kelann, if the NFL made it crystal clear which supplements are allowed & which are not, we wouldn`t be having this discussion. & if you don`t believe me regarding the racism, look back in the archives. My perception is perfectly clear. Peace

Jimbo wrote on Nov 3, 2006 7:12 PM:We live in a time of iron ships and wooden men. And he Chargers desperately need leadership. Merriman should just shut up, sit out the 4 games, then come back and embrace the NFL by declaring that he will donate to charities that fight drug and drug addiction. Heck, go ahead and file suit against the "bad" manufacturer of the supplements and donate the proceeds to NFL charities. Turn this whole thing into a positive for him and the Chargers instead of wallowing and whining in self-pity.

Merriman is a good guy wrote on Nov 3, 2006 9:10 PM:Merriman already donates time & money to charity. His team mates like him. He is a good guy.Period. Oh yah the real fans love him, his jersey is right up there in sales next to #21