‘”We believe he should make a full recovery and be healthy,” said general manager Buddy Nix, who was with the Chargers when they drafted Merriman in the first round in 2005. “There’s risk involved in anything. Drafting any of these 20-year-olds has risks involved. We had been working on it and we agreed on it and got everything signed this morning. I know he’s a leader. He’s been a Pro Bowler. He’s only 26-years old and if he’s healthy he’ll make plays for us and help us win games.”‘