DA filed felony charges today against Merling

he gone

I mean if he shows up to camp in 12 days totally out of shape, I dont think cutting him, is out of the realm of possibility......just saying.

good..

"djphinfan wrote:

good..

The only reason why I dont want it to happen, what a wasted picked.....number 32 that year....meh..:pity:

"finyank13 wrote:

The only reason why I dont want it to happen, what a wasted picked.....number 32 that year....meh..:pity:

I know bro, I can only imagine what this organization would look like if only half of our high round picks panned out over the past 5 10 years...Amazing that were about the youngest team in the NFL {I believe we are the youngest starting unit in the league} and some have us going to the dance. 3 years removed from Cleo Lemon handing off to Samkon gado with Marty doggin it Booker out wide...

I personally believe that the charges are going to get knocked down to misdemeanor simple battery, and that he may be suspended up to but not exceeding one game.

"finyank13 wrote:

The only reason why I dont want it to happen, what a wasted picked.....number 32 that year....meh..:pity:

Yeah, looks like a bad pick but still one hell of a draft for us in a critical year. Long, Henne, and Langford were the rest of our top 4 picks. I'll take 3 out of 4 every day of the week.

Even if the charges are reduced, I have no respect for the man after what he did. His performance on the field & in TC had better be SIGNIFICANTLY improved this year or he will be gone like the wind.

If he has no prior criminal record then this will probaly end up in probation and maybe a 1 game suspension. I think the fins will probaly wait to see what he does in camp. before cutting him.

"dolphinkev wrote:

If he has no prior criminal record then this will probaly end up in probation and maybe a 1 game suspension. I think the fins will probaly wait to see what he does in camp. before cutting him.

I agree with this.

"dolphinkev wrote:

If he has no prior criminal record then this will probaly end up in probation and maybe a 1 game suspension. I think the fins will probaly wait to see what he does in camp. before cutting him.

Exactly...... but getting in this trouble did nothing but make that hole he has to climb out of, even deeper. This a guy that really needs to get his act together.... and fast

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling(notes) has been formally charged with felony battery against his pregnant girlfriend.

The Broward State Attorney's Office filed the charge Friday. The six-foot-five, 305-pound Merling was arrested May 27 in Weston. When the Broward Sheriff's Office arrested him, they noted that he either knew or should have known the woman was pregnant.

If convicted, the 25-year-old could face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to US$10,000.

The NFL also could punish Merling for violating the league's personal-conduct policy.

A telephone message left with Merling's lawyer, who has filed a plea of not guilty, was not immediately returned.

Merling had 33 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks for the Dolphins last season.

Article

Broward ALWAYS will press charges on counts of battery, often even if the victim themselves don't want to. This will likely drag on for awhile...

Dude beat a pregnant woman....what a piece of crap. I'd cut his ass today.

Dolphins team's looking turdier than ever.

"finyank13 wrote:

Yeah this isnt good, felony charges?? As the blurb suggest, this could get him multiple games regardless of the clean behavior record.....

The Broward County (FL) state's attorney formally filed felony aggravated battery charges against Dolphins DE Phillip Merling on Monday.

Merling is accused of striking his pregnant girlfriend, which won't be taken lightly by the NFL office. The felony charge alleges that Merling hit the woman in the face, causing "redness and swelling and a cut on her lip." Though he's a first-time offender of the Personal Conduct Policy, the seriousness of the crime could be enough to get him suspended multiple games.

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2010/07/19/broward-county-state-attorney-officially-files-charges-against-dolphins-de-phillip-merling/

If he did it he should be gone no matter what! Hit a woman let alone a pregnant woman!! :no:

And this is probably the end of Philip Merling in Miami. Shame too, thought he was going to be a good one for us for quite some time. Guess not.

The thing is I could see it getting knocked down but also I could see a felony charge with a straight filing dispo....all probation time....if thats the case he is getting wacked by the NFL for mutiple games.

"Bpk wrote:

Dolphins team's looking turdier than ever.

100% correct. The Dolphelons are back. But what do you expect from a Bill Parcells led franchise? The guy has had headaches and malcontents on all of his teams throughout his history.

Apparently being a "Parcells Guy," means you do a ton of drugs, beat up women and basically be a scumbag.

"finyank13 wrote:

The thing is I could see it getting knocked down but also I could see a felony charge with a straight filing dispo....all probation time....if thats the case he is getting wacked by the NFL for mutiple games.

That is probably what will happen FY, however this has the smell of a case that will stretch out over time, as in I'd bet it won't come to trial/pleading until next Spring.

At least B-Marsh has his nose clean.

"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:

At least B-Marsh has his nose clean.

Which is funny. Everyone was expecting him to be in trouble with the law, and all he's done is form a relationship with a QB and marry his wife.

"brandon27 wrote:

And this is probably the end of Philip Merling in Miami. Shame too, thought he was going to be a good one for us for quite some time. Guess not.

I doubt it. They'd have done it by now. Unless something really heinous comes out, public relations backlash isn't gonna be bad enough to force it, and while Merling is a bit of a disappointment for where he was picked, what are you going to replace him with?

Travis Kirschke? Jeff Zgonina? Marques Douglas?

"Disgustipate wrote:

I doubt it. They'd have done it by now. Unless something really heinous comes out, public relations backlash isn't gonna be bad enough to force it, and while Merling is a bit of a disappointment for where he was picked, what are you going to replace him with?

Travis Kirschke? Jeff Zgonina? Marques Douglas?

Jared Odrick? Ryan Baker?

I'm not in favor of cutting him as this is his first episode of anything like this, however I think this combined with poor play in TC and the preseason and that combined would relegate him to the end of the bench.