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Merling impressing, looking huge at 290 lbs.

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by jim1, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. jim1

    jim1 New Member

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    Don't worry, says Merling, who is 6-foot-4, 290 pounds. The defensive end had no plans to fight off the field or during games, which is probably why Sparano actually seemed OK with his rookies getting after it.

    Merling isn't only a tough guy. He's a big one, too. And a strong one. And precisely the type of player worth envisioning when you hear someone ask what a prototypical player under this new hierarchy should look like.

    Consider Long's description of his fellow rookie on the other side of the ball, and keep in mind that Long stands 6-7 and 310 pounds:

    ''At first, I really didn't think he was that big,'' Long said. ``Man, he's huge. And he's strong. He has quick hands. When he gets his hands inside of you, it's over. He definitely works hard. He's a strong guy with huge legs. Definitely a solid player.''

    http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/miami-dolphins/story/621296.html
     
  2. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    Glad to see Long respecting his team mate.
     
  3. DaFish

    DaFish Well-Known Member

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    This puts a smile on my face. I hope Merling does well!
     
  4. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    good read
     
  5. mullingan

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    Good Read, Thanks!
     
  6. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    I'm wondering if he is actually 290 right now. Another report said he was 275.
     
  7. Big E

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  8. DOLFANMIKE

    DOLFANMIKE FOOTBALL COACH 32 YEARS Luxury Box

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    290 would make more sense since they are playing him exclusively at DE so far.
     
  9. Kanye West

    Kanye West 'Parcells' Guy

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    I am glad after the fight they are getting a long. I think yesterday did not mean any thing to them. I think they were probably just getting so frustration out.
     
  10. texasPHINSfan

    texasPHINSfan New Member

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    sounds good. i hope they continue to go at each others' throats during camp.... :up:
     
  11. RoninFin4

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  12. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    Does look closer to 290 than 275. But, he always looked pudgy around the mid-section even in college, and he was definitely 274 in college.
     
  13. RoninFin4

    RoninFin4 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I agree. Interesting to see what he'll look like after a full year and offseason program in the NFL, especially under the current regime.
     
  14. jdang307

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    He looks like Richard Seymour.
     
  15. Big E

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    oh....you tease....if he played like him I would be thrilled....
     
  16. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    There's a huge difference between the old, Pro Bowl Richard Seymour, and the guy who has been probabaly below average the last year or two.
     
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  17. jim1

    jim1 New Member

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  18. Big E

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    I meant the old one. :up:
     
  19. Dolphinsfan69

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    My man Merling. He's gonna make an impact this year. Just read the sig.
     
  20. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    Man, I was looking at Merlings weight compared to Gaines Adams, his former teammate in Clemson. There's a HUGE difference between them. Adams is listed at 258. I thought he was in the 290 range as well.
     
  21. brandon27

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    sounds good. At least theres been alot of positive talk about our draft picks this year. Im liking the Merling and Langford picks quite a bit. Also Parmele and Thomas too. Sounds like those 4 are going to work out for sure.
     
  22. Crunkcore

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    Sounds great.
     

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