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The above was originally published August 16, 2010 at http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/15706/sound-off-shawne-merriman-2 Now that San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has ended his holdout and has returned to the team, what do Chargers’ fans expect from him this year?

Do you think Merriman can regain his pass rush mojo? Merriman is still trying to regain his tremendous pass-rush burst after having a major knee surgery in 2008.

This is a big year for Merriman, who is a free agent after the season. He has to show the Chargers and the rest of the league that he can still be a dominant player. Hit my mailbag with your thoughts on whether you think he can accomplish it and what you expect from him in 2010. I will post some of your responses later in the week.