Merriman Will Play Through Torn Ligaments

First of all, Chargers 24 year old LB Shawne Merriman gave himself the nickname “Light’s Out” - referring to what the sack monster does to opposing QBs. That fact alone is worth a big “He-Man.” However, the young immature Merriman took his He-Man status to a whole new level today, by foregoing orders by four different doctors to have season ending surgery on two torn ligaments in his knee - an LCL and a PCL.

This may be the absolute dumbest thing we’ve ever heard. This meat head is actually going to play through two torn ligaments, risking a career ending scenario. His IDP value still plummets with this news.

The Chargers shouldn’t allow him to be this foolish, but risking his body and playing through what has to be excruciating pain is worthy of yet another He-Man honor. This is right up there with former 49ers safety Ronnie Lott chopping his finger off.

Chad Says He Can Out-Swim Michael Phelps…

By now you may have already heard the most recent ridiculous comment out of the mouth of Bengals WR Chad Johnson. During an interview on ESPN’s Pardon The Interruption with Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, Johnson - who recently stated he wants to legally change his last name to Ocho Cinco - said he could beat Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps in a swimming race.

Wow, Chad. This is taking things to a whole new level. How about you focus on regaining on the strength in your surgically repaired ankle, and actually perfect your craft, before you start worrying about taking on the best swimmer ever to walk the face of the earth in his own craft.

Thomas Davis Predicts Career Year…

Since he entered the league as a rookie strong safety in 2005, we’ve known former Georgia product Thomas Davis can flat out play the game. Unfortunately, for IDP owners, he’s been stuck in Carolina as a strong side linebacker his entire career, which as prevented him the opportunities necessary to produce fantasy worthy numbers. However, we’ve received word that he’s moving to WLB in 2008, which means he could be a force to be reckoned with.

And he certainly thinks so. Recently, Davis told the media that he’s expecting a breakout career year in 2008. IDPers should keep an eye on this situation, because if he does in fact play the weak side, he will be a great fantasy sleeper in 2008.

Chad’s New Last Name - Ocho Cinco

When ESPN’s Suzy Kolber asked Cincy’s Chad Johnson how his surgically repaired ankle felt during Monday Night’s match-up with Green Bay - he said he was “85 percent.”

Chad has always had a crazy infatuation with his jersey number, because he has a crazy infatuation with himself.

Chad, who nicknamed himself “Ocho Cinco” last year - which means “8″ and “5″ in Spanish (it doesn’t even mean “85″), has now officially lost his mind.

He has announced that he will legally change his last name to “Ocho Cinco.”

If this comes to fruition, it will be the most ridiculous thing we’ve seen happen this year. But the mere mention of the possibility on his part, deserves a solid “He-Man” from us.

The Ultimate: We Predicted Favre To Jets…

In the ultimate He-Man (us bragging about ourselves), we take this opportunity to continuously jock ourselves and tire our arms out from patting ourselves on the back for making the prediction of the year. One month ago, our sources told us that Brett Favre would be traded to the Jets, and we published it. Just another reason why No-Offseason.com is your source for all things NFL and Fantasy Football - year-round. He-Man.

Kevin Smith Predicts Lions Playoff Win…

Detroit rookie RB Kevin Smith took “He-Man” to a whole new level by joining a long line of foolish Lions players to make horribly ridiculous predictions about the success of their team.

You have to give the naive rookie credit for being positive, but he obviously hasn’t been around Detroit long enough to let the losing sink in.

Smith has high hopes for himself and the team in 2008, predicting the Lions’ first playoff win since 1957, and saying that he thinks the team will go to the Super Bowl within the next three years.

We have some concerns about Smith, but overall he’s a solid dynasty prospect as Detroit’s starting RB of the present and future.