Shawne Merriman Arrested

This morning San Diego Chargers Linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested for allegedly choking and restraining his girlfriend Tila Tequila. Yes the same Tila Tequila from “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila.” Apparently she was trying to leave their home and that’s when the incident occurred. He is being charged with battery and false imprisonment. This is not the first time Merriman has been in trouble. In 2006, he was suspended for four games for testing positive for steroids.

Well if he is found guilty he will probably not play this season. Don’t believe me? Look at commissioner Roger Goodell’s track record of who he has suspended.

Rodney Harrison, Adam “Pacman” Jones, Chris Henry, Terry “Tank” Johnson and Michael Vick. He also made the New England Patriots forfeit their first round 2008 draft pick because New England videotaped the defensive signals of the New York Jets.

The Chargers are one of the heavy favorites to win it all this year because they are finally healthy. But with Merriman being the anchor of their defense, you have to wonder if he is gone how good the defense will be. I know one player doesn’t make the team but one great player can effect a lot of things. Yes, I think as a player he is great but he has made some stupid choices like this one. Stay tuned for another episode of NFL Player gone stupid. This one should be interesting.