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nychief · 08-12-2008, 10:50 AM

Dolphins cut injured Feely, a year after he set team record

By John Clayton
New Miami Dolphins boss Bill Parcells continues to make changes on the roster, and got younger at kicker by releasing 32-year-old veteran Jay Feely.

Feely
Feely was coming off one of his best seasons, which made his release a surprise. He made 21 of 23 field goals last season, setting a team single-season record for field-goal percentage, and was one of the few bright spots on last year's 1-15 team.

His release opens the door for rookie Dan Carpenter of Montana, a 6-2, 220-pounder who signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. Carpenter made field goals of 41 and 49 yards in Miami's 17-6 preseason loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Feely is entering his eighth season, having spent his first four years with the Atlanta Falcons, followed by two with the New York Giants.

His accuracy has improved in each of the past three seasons. He made 83.3 percent of his field goals for the Giants in 2005; 85.2 percent for the Giants in 2006; and 91.3 for the Dolphins last year.

Feely has been sidelined with a groin strain that forced him to sit out practice last week and miss the preseason opener. He signed a three-year, $4.6 million contract to join the Dolphins in 2007. As an 80.8 percent career kicker, Feely shouldn't have too much trouble finding a new job.

John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

Mecca · 08-12-2008, 10:29 PM

I'm sure if any good teams show interest we'll be out of luck on this one.

**The Bad Guy** · 08-12-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm sure if any good teams show interest we'll be out of luck on this one.

I'm not so sure.

The only other team that could use a kicker is the Broncos.

I think the Chiefs have to pounce quick on him if they want him though.

Typically, the good teams have their kickers.

**DeezNutz** · 08-12-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rtmike

And the New York Giants released this guy when they traded for Tynes or was he a free agent? It seems strange teams keep letting him go after productive seasons.

Feeley was a 85% field goal kicker the year before Tynes came in.
Tynes was 77% the same year but yet they went after him over a better % that they already had.

I can't find any stats on Feeley's kick offs'. Why are teams' giving up on him?

rtmike raises a good question here: Why has Feeley been released by so many teams given his FG percentages? Off-the-field issues? Money?

**The Bad Guy** · 08-12-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

rtmike raises a good question here: Why has Feeley been released by so many teams given his FG percentages? Off-the-field issues? Money?

He was a free agent last year when he signed with the Dolphins.

Mecca · 08-12-2008, 11:14 PM

The Saints could have some interest....

**ShortRoundChief** · 08-12-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

rtmike raises a good question here: Why has Feeley been released by so many teams given his FG percentages? Off-the-field issues? Money?

****ing kicker must be a locker room cancer

starts out all yeah I'll be happy to kick extra points and then all of a sudden, whoa, I'm a star why you give me just 1 point kicks

I want to win the game,bitches, give me the 3 points
They tell me we got to try to score 6 and then 1 and I'm like Parcells you bitch you can take a shot at 6 or get the real deal guaranteed feely field goal
he's like shut up pussy ass kicker and I'm like no i'm a pussy licking kicker ask your mom

then that fat ****, pasta eating, jelly doughnut cut me
It's all good I'm paid don't need to work right now just gonna go chill with bob saget

**DeezNutz** · 08-12-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

He was a free agent last year when he signed with the Dolphins.

Ok. Very good. Thanks.

Nightfyre · 08-12-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy

****ing kicker must be a locker room cancer

starts out all yeah I'll be happy to kick extra points and then all of a sudden, whoa, I'm a star why you give me just 1 point kicks

I want to win the game,bitches, give me the 3 points

He'll be thrilled to be in KC then, won't he?

bigbucks24 · 08-13-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtmike

And the New York Giants released this guy when they traded for Tynes or was he a free agent? It seems strange teams keep letting him go after productive seasons.

Feeley was a 85% field goal kicker the year before Tynes came in.
Tynes was 77% the same year but yet they went after him over a better % that they already had.

I can't find any stats on Feeley's kick offs'. Why are teams' giving up on him?

Jay was good on field goals, however his kick off's were average. I don't remember many (any) kickoffs in the end zone. Jay's problems are two fold. First, Jay is a little talkative. He has a tendency to talk a lot to the media with criticisms of the team or front office. He was very vocal about not wanting Ricky Williams back and said that the locker room would never accept him. Bill doesn't like kickers in the first place and sepecially not mouthy kickers. He isn't good for the locker room (not that anyone in the locker room pays attention to a kicker). Secondly, he is hurt and tony Sparano is making a big deal about players being able to play and not hurt. I honestly believe that is why Zach Thomas is gone. He is a hard working, overachiever that Bill would like, but can't stay on the field. He's big on people that are continually get hurt being gone. Put a mouthy kicker that is hurt together with a young kicker in Carpenter that has hit his field goals in practice and the pre-season game, and it spells curtains for Jay. Jay is quoted as saying he was expecting this because his meetings with the FO this offseason have been "edgey".

Nightfyre · 08-13-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbucks24

Jay was good on field goals, however his kick off's were average. I don't remember many (any) kickoffs in the end zone. Jay's problems are two fold. First, Jay is a little talkative. He has a tendency to talk a lot to the media with criticisms of the team or front office. He was very vocal about not wanting Ricky Williams back and said that the locker room would never accept him. Bill doesn't like kickers in the first place and sepecially not mouthy kickers. He isn't good for the locker room (not that anyone in the locker room pays attention to a kicker). Secondly, he is hurt and tony Sparano is making a big deal about players being able to play and not hurt. I honestly believe that is why Zach Thomas is gone. He is a hard working, overachiever that Bill would like, but can't stay on the field. He's big on people that are continually get hurt being gone. Put a mouthy kicker that is hurt together with a young kicker in Carpenter that has hit his field goals in practice and the pre-season game, and it spells curtains for Jay. Jay is quoted as saying he was expecting this because his meetings with the FO this offseason have been "edgey".

Interesting note, I played peewee football with Dan Carpenter.

bigbucks24 · 08-13-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Interesting note, I played peewee football with Dan Carpenter.

The kid's looking good so far. And he's cheaper and quieter than Jay. And he's on the field. Never underestimate the power of a pissed off Tuna.

JuicesFlowing · 08-13-2008, 01:44 AM

groin strain for kicker = not good. how long does that take to heal?

Chiefs=Champions · 08-13-2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbucks24

Jay was good on field goals, however his kick off's were average. I don't remember many (any) kickoffs in the end zone. Jay's problems are two fold. First, Jay is a little talkative. He has a tendency to talk a lot to the media with criticisms of the team or front office. He was very vocal about not wanting Ricky Williams back and said that the locker room would never accept him. Bill doesn't like kickers in the first place and sepecially not mouthy kickers. He isn't good for the locker room (not that anyone in the locker room pays attention to a kicker). Secondly, he is hurt and tony Sparano is making a big deal about players being able to play and not hurt. I honestly believe that is why Zach Thomas is gone. He is a hard working, overachiever that Bill would like, but can't stay on the field. He's big on people that are continually get hurt being gone. Put a mouthy kicker that is hurt together with a young kicker in Carpenter that has hit his field goals in practice and the pre-season game, and it spells curtains for Jay. Jay is quoted as saying he was expecting this because his meetings with the FO this offseason have been "edgey".

Noob of the year award nomination

RadeAM45 · 08-13-2008, 02:04 AM

Feely?

Feely?

JUST STANDIN' AROUND Feely?SUCKIN' ON A BIG OL' CHILIDOG!

InChiefsHeaven · 08-13-2008, 05:38 AM

Sounds like he can't kick it into the EZ anyway, which makes him no better than our younger guys...

08-12-2008, 10:50 AM
nychief MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Casino cash: $5339466	Dolphins cut Feely - Dolphins cut injured Feely, a year after he set team record By John Clayton New Miami Dolphins boss Bill Parcells continues to make changes on the roster, and got younger at kicker by releasing 32-year-old veteran Jay Feely. Feely Feely was coming off one of his best seasons, which made his release a surprise. He made 21 of 23 field goals last season, setting a team single-season record for field-goal percentage, and was one of the few bright spots on last year's 1-15 team. His release opens the door for rookie Dan Carpenter of Montana, a 6-2, 220-pounder who signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. Carpenter made field goals of 41 and 49 yards in Miami's 17-6 preseason loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. Feely is entering his eighth season, having spent his first four years with the Atlanta Falcons, followed by two with the New York Giants. His accuracy has improved in each of the past three seasons. He made 83.3 percent of his field goals for the Giants in 2005; 85.2 percent for the Giants in 2006; and 91.3 for the Dolphins last year. Feely has been sidelined with a groin strain that forced him to sit out practice last week and miss the preseason opener. He signed a three-year, $4.6 million contract to join the Dolphins in 2007. As an 80.8 percent career kicker, Feely shouldn't have too much trouble finding a new job. John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-742950	I'm sure if any good teams show interest we'll be out of luck on this one.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-742950	The Saints could have some interest....
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JuicesFlowing Losing with passion. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oblivion Casino cash: $10004925	groin strain for kicker = not good. how long does that take to heal?
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RadeAM45 Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	Feely? Feely? JUST STANDIN' AROUND Feely?SUCKIN' ON A BIG OL' CHILIDOG!
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08-13-2008, 05:38 AM	#60
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $565437	Sounds like he can't kick it into the EZ anyway, which makes him no better than our younger guys... __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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