Video Time: Phillip Merling and Jalen Parmele

by Matty I on May 3, 2008 1:00 AM EDT in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

It's Saturday, which means it's time for some videos. Since rookie mini-camp is going on this weekend, might as well make video time feature two of the newest Miami Dolphins.

First up is Miami's selection at #32, Phillip Merling. Notice how he is always attempting to rip the ball out of the ball carriers' hands:

Was it just my imagination, or did Merling look like an absolute monster out there? And for a man his size, he can certainly move.

Next up is one of Miami's 6th round picks, RB Jalen Parmele. Parmele is likely going to have every opportunity to win the 3rd RB job. His video is below:

Parmele looks like he could be a real steal and could be a guy who could potentially help keep Ronnie's workload lower early on in the season. But, of course, we'll have to see how he does against some better competition.

Thoughts below...

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Parmele won't be on the roster in 2008

I’m sorry but I don’t see anything in Parmele. After I watched the video I saw:
1) every time he gets caught from behind, even if it is in the endzone – so he’s not fast
2) he is running through open lanes – he is not a physical one who carries people
3) he is not using a stiff arm, spin or anything else, only juke moves

So he is, in my opinion, nothing but a ordinary back.

Thoughts?

by primetimeSW on May 3, 2008 2:45 AM EDT reply actions

I don't see

him playing RB in the NFL. I can see him playing some FB getting 3-5 touches some shortyardage and a dump off pass or two. No speed but he’s always falling forward, doesn’t run out of bounds takes on his tacklers. I like his running mentality. Not gifted but looks like a tough dude. If he can block and play special teams he might get a chance to play a few games.

by jvw on May 3, 2008 8:54 AM EDT reply actions

Parmele does seem slow

by Krab on May 3, 2008 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

but.... [oops]...

he seems like he has good vision, maybe the spins n jukes can be taught w/ the right coaches… and i agree w/ matty on Merling, absolute monster, glad to have him aboard.

by Krab on May 3, 2008 11:16 AM EDT reply actions

Parmale

Is a guy that has more upside than Cobbs, though to be honest, I think they should have let Cobbs have a shot last year. He’s shown something when he’s played (New England, post Ronnie – DAMN YOU CLEO LEMON! DAMN YOU!) .

Anyway, now that the spirit has passed… Parmale has the physical tools to be an improvement on Cobbs but we’ll see if he has the vision. To be honest, I think Cobbs has pretty good vision for a young and inexperienced running back.

Now for the scandal: I have to take a dissenting opinion on Merling.

I don’t know why either, which is lame. He does look good on tape and there’s no doubting his production despite a sports hernia.

There’s just something about him that reminds me of Jason Allen and Channing Crowder. I guess I’m saying that suspect he’s slow. Not on the field, but up the stairs slow.

Okay. Slam away.

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by The Phinisher on May 3, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

CAM"ISM"

at least he FALLS forward fast!!!!

by woomar on May 3, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

I heard that Parmele

was actually pretty agile.

by Patssuck456 on May 3, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Merling

Does look pretty good in those highlights. Maybe (probably) I’m 100% wrong and the guy is going to be a stud.

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by The Phinisher on May 3, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

I hope you are.

It’s not like a DE in a 3-4 has to be super intelligent, keep in mind.

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by Matty I on May 3, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I actually like Parmele

There’s some good stuff there. I mean, if a guy is going to play in Div I-AA, then he has to at least make his opponents look silly, and, quite frankly, it took me a second there to realize that this wasn’t just Parmele’s high school highlights tape.

He’s a big bruising back, I like that. He’s not blazing fast, but he doesn’t need to be. And he even has some moves in his arsenal to boot. He has a good build and seems to be pretty strong. Is he the next Tomlinson or Peterson? Oh hell no, not even close. But, I do think he can be a solid 3rd-and-short FB or 3rd string RB.

Some people try to find things in this game that don't exist but football is only two things - blocking and tackling. ~Vince Lombardi

by ratenxs on May 3, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Toledo is Div I-A

and they were among the top teams in the MAC between 2000 and 2005. You may have heard of a previous Toledo RB, Chester Taylor, who had a solid season running alongside Adrian Peterson.

Parmele can run a 4.47 and is right around 225 lbs. I went to toledo, so of course I am going to like him, but he really does have the size and speed to play in the NFL. He doesnt have a ton of breakaway speed, but he certainly can get to his max runnning speed quicker than average, as his 40 speed shows. Hes not gonna give Brown competition for the starting job obviously, but he should be able to give Brown a breather and still be productive while hes in.

by DEEB0rider on May 7, 2008 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions

didnt he...

run a sub 4.5?

by YatilGinnJr on May 4, 2008 3:15 AM EDT reply actions

was wataching

sports zone on local 4 or 6 cant remeber yesterday, all about the mini camps videos ect. parmalee has hands like stones, balls bouncing right off them, i was thinking eww, hes a goner…

What happend to the Killer BEEs

by FinfanT on May 4, 2008 11:51 AM EDT reply actions

Better video of parmele

Here is a better video of Jalen, its from his junior year in high school through his last year at Toledo. His high school was dow high in midland, mi. Its in the highest football division in the state, just to give an idea of the competition he played against.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I6TH4op86A

by dphova on May 4, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions