What Just Happened in the AFC West?

OK, so a lot of events occurred on Sunday in the AFC West. The first thing I want to touch on is the impending suspension of Shawne Merriman.

Merriman has allegedly been charged with assault and false imprisonment of reality T.V. star Tila Tequila. Now, mind you, Merriman is 6’4” and 265 pounds, while Tequila stands 5’0” and 98 pounds.

Merriman is likely to be suspended at least four games by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. I am pretty sure this violates the code of conduct policy for NFL players.

Why is it relevant to the Oakland Raiders? Because with this, in addition to the trade of a first-round draft pick in 2011 for New England Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour, the Raiders chances of opening the 2009 NFL season with a win just inc...

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