Remember Phillip Merling?

[pbmax]

Had a couple cups of coffee for Packers when they were looking to bolster the D line a couple of seasons ago?

He appears to have a serious problem.

http://deadspin.com/report-miami-dolphin-got-special-treatment-after-domes-1659419804


A year ago, a judge in South Carolina issued a final order demanding that he pay tens of thousands of dollars. When Mr. Merling arranged a meeting with Ms. Lennon to give her a check, she ended up calling the police, saying he punched her in the chest, according to a police report. The next day, she told a judge that he had also crushed her cellphone.

Three weeks ago, a warrant was issued for his arrest over nonpayment of child support.

Ms. Lennon said that she still received text messages from him and that she had changed her number many times. One message in July read, "I hate u."

Also in July, Ms. Lennon called the police, saying Mr. Merling had come to her home late at night and tried to break in the front door. The dents in the door are visible.

She has since added an extra lock.

[mraynrand]

Heather Lenon is no push-over. Moral of the story - don't mess with former Packer spouses...


http://dagrdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/Paris_Heather_Lenon.png

[Tyrion Lannister]

Heather Lenon is no push-over. Moral of the story - don't mess with former Packer spouses...


http://dagrdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/Paris_Heather_Lenon.png

The bald guy looks like Ray Allen.

[Tyrion Lannister]

Pulitzer prize worthy articles by the New York Times regarding the Merling issue and other Macho Men-Amazonian arguments:

Part 1: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/sports/football/an-accusation-of-abuse-then-special-treatment-for-nfl-player.html

Part 2: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/18/sports/wives-in-domestic-abuse-cases-say-nfl-culture-made-them-feel-trapped.html?action=click&contentCollection=Pro%20Football&region=Footer&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=article

Note: Part 2 includes the tale of an ex-Packer named Brandon Underwood. Quote Ms. Underwood: “They (da Pack) are more worried about protecting a team’s name or player than a wife.”

[smuggler]

How is it the Packers' responsibility to protect some woman? Ever heard of the police? Call them, dumbo!

[pbmax]

How is it the Packers' responsibility to protect some woman? Ever heard of the police? Call them, dumbo!

They could simply ask the off-duty cops they employ not to ignore a court order.


After Mr. Merling met with team officials, the [police] commander [part-time team employee] drove him home to get his belongings — even though a judge had ordered Mr. Merling to “stay away” and avoid any potential contact with Ms. Lennon.

[Patler]

They could simply ask the off-duty cops they employ not to ignore a court order.

Didn't the cop say he searched the house to make sure she wasn't there before letting him in? I have heard of other instances involving regular folks where the same was done. Since the husband/boyfriend was taken away with nothing, he was allowed to return when the wife/girlfriend wasn't there to pick up clothes and other things.

[pbmax]

Didn't the cop say he searched the house to make sure she wasn't there before letting him in? I have heard of other instances involving regular folks where the same was done. Since the husband/boyfriend was taken away with nothing, he was allowed to return when the wife/girlfriend wasn't there to pick up clothes and other things.

He might have done so. Its also possible the scare quotes around "stay away" mean it wasn't a formal condition of bail or release or you would expect a citation of something more explicit. But in either case, I don't think the court or jurisdiction wants the visit supervised by defendant's co-worker.

I meant to point out that in many instances, the Police smuggler suggested calling are working for the team.

[MadScientist]

Pulitzer prize worthy articles by the New York Times regarding the Merling issue and other Macho Men-Amazonian arguments:

Part 1: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/sports/football/an-accusation-of-abuse-then-special-treatment-for-nfl-player.html

Part 2: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/18/sports/wives-in-domestic-abuse-cases-say-nfl-culture-made-them-feel-trapped.html?action=click&contentCollection=Pro%20Football®ion=Footer&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=article

Note: Part 2 includes the tale of an ex-Packer named Brandon Underwood. Quote Ms. Underwood: “They (da Pack) are more worried about protecting a team’s name or player than a wife.”

Actually in context of the the article the 'they' refers more to the other players (and coaches) wives rather than the Packers themselves. In a sense they have a point, in that Underwood's career was over after she put her foot down and he got arrested. The question tends to be how much does a woman put up with in terms of abuse or indignities to so that the player stays in the NFL? Brandi Underwood already had 3 kids, and if they were lucky maybe $100-200K in bank and no guarantee for more income.