There were three stories in the UT on Merriman.  They have an overall article on him here.  Also he is off his crutches now; if he had the surgery at the end of last season he likely would be ready well before playoffs.  If he weren't 270 pounds of mean it would make me want to smack his stupid head.  Lastly they have some pretty ghastly stats with/without 'Lights Out'.