Status on Henne/Merling contracts?

Adam First · 07-23-2008, 12:57 PM

I imagine rookies have to report fairly soon don't they? Like a couple days before veterans?

What's going on here? I'm not particularly enjoying these shenanigans, especially after Parcells said he wanted these guys signed by July 1st.

Nublar7 · 07-23-2008, 01:01 PM

Rookies and Veterans both report on Friday July 25th. Henne's agent said yesterday that he expects to complete a deal in time for Chad to get to camp when it starts.

I haven't heard anything on Phillip Merling though. The fact that it took less then three hours for the Jason Taylor trade to go from idea to official, gives me hope that these deals have plenty of time to get done before Friday.

Also, it was Ireland, not Parcells that said he wanted the deals done by July 1st. That hit a snag, not just for the Dolphins, but all the teams because of how contracts in the second round would deal with 2011 season if there is a lockout. That is why these deals are dragging right now.

MiamiFinsJC · 07-23-2008, 01:05 PM

they better be in by the time camp starts

Dolfan1000 · 07-23-2008, 01:20 PM

Some of you REALLY need to stop worrying. 2nd rounders dont and wont hold out.

burger13 · 07-23-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiamiFins854

they better be in by the time camp starts

or what.....

dolphinsbshaw72 · 07-23-2008, 01:24 PM

yeah they both will be in on time.. if not.. its there lose.. we have way to many unproven players that want there shot to establish them selves.. losing time because of a contract issues could lose you your chance to start this year..

SamIam · 07-23-2008, 01:30 PM

Isnt merling's agent the same as BP's agent ?

SpaceMountain16 · 07-23-2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nublar7

Rookies and Veterans both report on Friday July 25th. Henne's agent said yesterday that he expects to complete a deal in time for Chad to get to camp when it starts.

I haven't heard anything on Phillip Merling though. The fact that it took less then three hours for the Jason Taylor trade to go from idea to official, gives me hope that these deals have plenty of time to get done before Friday.

Also, it was Ireland, not Parcells that said he wanted the deals done by July 1st. That hit a snag, not just for the Dolphins, but all the teams because of how contracts in the second round would deal with 2011 season if there is a lockout. That is why these deals are dragging right now.

Thats the first thing i thought of when they traded Taylor, is that they are close to signing Merling and are ready to give him the starting DE workload come Training Camp. I'd expect both he and Henne to be signed by Friday.

Dolfan1000 · 07-23-2008, 01:54 PM

I've heard this time and time again from media outlets, and every time I shake my head.

The drafting of both Phili[p Merling and Kendall Langford, in our 3-4, has NOTHING to do with Jason Taylor. Zero. Nada. JT is listed as a DE, but he is an OLB in this new scheme. I've heard it from Schefter, from Clayton from every national football writer in the country. Its asinine and drives me crazy. The drafting of those two gentlemen has more to do with Matt Roth, Vonnie Holliday and Rod Wright than it does JT. Fact is, we didnt draft anyone to replace the guy.

Sheesh, do some research fellas.

Canadianfishfan · 07-23-2008, 02:15 PM

I'll be concerned Friday morning if there is no movement.

chewski · 07-23-2008, 02:31 PM

No we may not have drafted JTs rapalcement, but Merling will act the part. He is similar size and is athletic. Joey Porter will replace JT, Merling and Langford will be pass rushers in our defense

Dolfan1000 · 07-23-2008, 02:33 PM

Merling and JT really are not all that similar.

MoTown Finman · 07-23-2008, 03:10 PM

They planned on playing without Taylor, he would have been a distraction. Henne better get into camp if he has any intentions of playing this year

Dogbone34 · 07-23-2008, 04:02 PM

I thought they would get it done today. Some time has passed now in the post Taylor era, they could get some attention going into camp. It would be extremely foolish to hold out.

Nublar7 · 07-23-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogbone34

I thought they would get it done today. Some time has passed now in the post Taylor era, they could get some attention going into camp. It would be extremely foolish to hold out.

I think they will sign tomorrow or even first thing Friday morning.

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Nublar7 Crying Monkey Award Winner Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 24 Posts: 15,303 Credits: 269,080 Thanks: 387 Thanked 1,110 Times in 425 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 2	Rookies and Veterans both report on Friday July 25th. Henne's agent said yesterday that he expects to complete a deal in time for Chad to get to camp when it starts. I haven't heard anything on Phillip Merling though. The fact that it took less then three hours for the Jason Taylor trade to go from idea to official, gives me hope that these deals have plenty of time to get done before Friday. Also, it was Ireland, not Parcells that said he wanted the deals done by July 1st. That hit a snag, not just for the Dolphins, but all the teams because of how contracts in the second round would deal with 2011 season if there is a lockout. That is why these deals are dragging right now. __________________ Join FinHeaven VIP Today! 2009 NFL Draft Order Tis The Season Credit Raffle

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07-23-2008, 01:20 PM	#4
Dolfan1000 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,448 Credits: 2,482 Thanks: 46 Thanked 273 Times in 161 Posts	Some of you REALLY need to stop worrying. 2nd rounders dont and wont hold out.

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dolphinsbshaw72 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 14 Credits: 1,101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yeah they both will be in on time.. if not.. its there lose.. we have way to many unproven players that want there shot to establish them selves.. losing time because of a contract issues could lose you your chance to start this year..

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SamIam Starter Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 222 Credits: 1,325 Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 17 Posts	Isnt merling's agent the same as BP's agent ?

07-23-2008, 01:54 PM	#9
Dolfan1000 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,448 Credits: 2,482 Thanks: 46 Thanked 273 Times in 161 Posts	I've heard this time and time again from media outlets, and every time I shake my head. The drafting of both Phili[p Merling and Kendall Langford, in our 3-4, has NOTHING to do with Jason Taylor. Zero. Nada. JT is listed as a DE, but he is an OLB in this new scheme. I've heard it from Schefter, from Clayton from every national football writer in the country. Its asinine and drives me crazy. The drafting of those two gentlemen has more to do with Matt Roth, Vonnie Holliday and Rod Wright than it does JT. Fact is, we didnt draft anyone to replace the guy. Sheesh, do some research fellas.

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chewski Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 234 Credits: 1,010 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	No we may not have drafted JTs rapalcement, but Merling will act the part. He is similar size and is athletic. Joey Porter will replace JT, Merling and Langford will be pass rushers in our defense

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Dolfan1000 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,448 Credits: 2,482 Thanks: 46 Thanked 273 Times in 161 Posts	Merling and JT really are not all that similar.

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MoTown Finman Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 231 Credits: 1,006 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They planned on playing without Taylor, he would have been a distraction. Henne better get into camp if he has any intentions of playing this year

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Dogbone34 Scout Team Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 139 Credits: 1,166 Thanks: 14 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	I thought they would get it done today. Some time has passed now in the post Taylor era, they could get some attention going into camp. It would be extremely foolish to hold out.