" Marcus with a Marquez made it about the Sunday morning arrest of Shawne Merriman. The San Diego Chargers linebacker was booked on charges of battery and false imprisonment by California police after an altercation with his girlfriend. Reality shows start Tila Tequila. He tells about the caters -- also are proceeding and Merriman may very well be cleared when Paula said and done. But one thing -- mid may never fully recover from is another hit to his reputation. Merriman is only 25 years old video ready had accumulated plenty of baggage by NFL standards in 2006. Merriman to a four game suspension after testing positive for steroids. Last year merriment bickered with Chargers management about wanting a new contract. Before undergoing major knee surgery that sidelined him for all but one game in 2008. San Diego is counting on Merriman making -- full recovery in 2009. If he does Merriman will -- assume its spot at San Diego's defensive leader and one of the NFL's top sack artists. But the Chargers also have taken steps to prepare for life without Merriman. By drafting has potential replacement Larry English in the first round of this year's draft. Merriman is -- to become restricted free agent in 2000 intent. Ultimately his on field performance will be the biggest factor in determining whether a huge payday is in the -- from the Chargers. Or -- interested suitor willing to trade for his services. But it found guilty of domestic violence the situation between retirement and a celebrity girlfriend could affect his market doubt. 01 or two game NFL's suspension also would be in the office. That's pretty harsh dose of reality that Merriman must deal with as you prepare to begin play in 2000 on the ballot Marquez fox sports dot."