Merriman in good company
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman appeared today on ESPN’s Quite Frankly hosted by Stephen Smith. They flashed a very interesting screen of the past Defensive Rookie of the Year winner’s shortly before Merriman came out for the interview. It was an impressive list of players. Take a look:
Defensive Rookie of the Year Award Winners since 1995
2005 Shawne Merriman Linebacker
2004 Jonathan Vilma Linebacker
2003 Terrell Suggs Linebacker
2002 Julius Peppers Defensive end
2001 Kendrell Bell Linebacker
2000 Brian Urlacher Linebacker
1999 Jevon Kearse Defensive end
1998 Charles Woodson Cornerback
1997 Peter Boulware Linebacker
1996 Simeon Rice Defensive end
1995 Hugh Douglas Defensive end
Notable past Defensive Rookies of the Year
1986 Leslie O'Neal Defensive end (Former Bolt)
1972 Willie Buchanon Cornerback (Former Bolt)
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lets just say that the list above is amazing...but woodson is the only cb. that shows how good he was, since he was also the only cornerback ever to win the heisman award.
john (January 11, 2006 10:53 PM)
I remember Leslie O'Neals rookie season--I still get upset when I remember how he got hurt--by his own teamate on a half cocked tackle attempt--I think Leslie posted HOF numbers but I can only wonder how much better he would have been if he had not had that devastating injury--the guy had 6 sacks in one game his rookie year!!! he was off the charts awesome--If Merriman can come close to Leslies' career #s he will be a national icon--for some reason Leslie never got the pub he deserved
drangus (January 13, 2006 02:27 PM)
I know it may be a bit premature to make a bold statement like this but I am going to do it anyway. I feel that ten years from now Merriman will be looked upon in the same light as an ex-Charger who used to wear #55. By the way, I hear that #55 is a free agent this year, how about picking him up for his final year and having him retire as a Charger....
Dan B. (January 14, 2006 12:44 AM)
grande LINEBACKER per un grande Team........
GO BOLTS from ITALY
diego sandrè (January 18, 2006 11:56 AM)