Something is going on with John Jerry.
The former third-round draft pick is not exactly starting his second NFL season with a bang. Expected to compete for the starting right guard job, Jerry is not working at all with the starting unit. Instead the Dolphins have turned to Rey Feinga as their possible starting right guard.
Feinga, signed to the practice squad last November, caught the eye of coaches late last season, according to coach Tony Sparano. He was signed to the active roster December 8 and played the final three games in a reserve role.
And now Feinga is getting practically all if not all the first-team repetitions.
But the Dolphins are apparently hedging their bet on Feinga and Jerry and anyone else who might contend for the job.
The team has reached out to former Giants guards Rich Seubert to check on his availability. It is safe to assume the club also inquired about Shaun O'Hara. Nothing is happening with either right now. Miami promised nothing in terms of a free agent visits. But that the Dolphins are actively studying at least one available free agent guard suggests the club might allow the current players to prove themselves in the coming days.
[3:45 Update: O'Hara is in town and visiting with the Dolphins today and Monday. He has a history (don't they all?) with some folks in the Dolphins organization. The idea is for him to meet with everyone and see if there is both a comfort level and a financial fit. If O'Hara signs, it is possible he works at center, which moves rookie Mike Pouncey to guard, or the veteran tries to work at guard. Either way, the idea is to improve the guard spot.]
And if there is not sufficient proof that gives the club confidence?
Well, that's why the Dolphins are looking around.
Now, please do not misplace your news sense here. The news is not that the Dolphins are looking around to upgrade the offensive line. They have been doing that since, ahem, the current administration arrived in 2008.
The news, and it is troubling right now, is that a promising player that was picked relatively high in the draft -- Jerry -- is not at the point where he can be considered a viable starter.
Compare that to Pouncey, this year's first round pick, who signed on Saturday and took every first-team snap in practice at center on Sunday. That's what you want to hear. Not that the draft pick has been passed by a guy signed to last year's practice squad.
I realize Pouncey was slotted in the first round and Jerry in the third. But come on!
Armando - wuddupp?
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:07 PM
What did you have for dinner Armando?
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Yes, and and we did. Remember, the picks against the lions, browns, bills, and that's how we lost all those winnable games. So like I said, the offense this year can't get any worse than 2010.
Posted by: c | July 31, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Armando - settle the "Long on PUP" thing for us.
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Armando say hey to ALoco for us.
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Armando who is your guest tomorrow?
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Instead Armando...tell us the Fins got Miller, Orton and God almighty to help us out of this jam!
Posted by: Once Proud | July 31, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Armando who do you like on 09/12/2011.
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Armando
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:14 PM
I know you're there Armando
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Armando
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Home, I don't know what ur talking about. My last post was at 3:45 saying Long was on the PUP list. I passed along info that was tweeted by Omar at that time. I have had no time today to be doing anything but work. I dont know what ur accusing me of, but let me assure you, it hasn't been me.
Posted by: bobbyd12 | July 31, 2011 at 07:23 PM
Guys, come on Armando only works between 11am and 2 pm, why we all troll his blog is for fun only, he never tells us anything good
He is the most negative writer on the Dolphins there is, and his picture from like 10 years ago....
Posted by: Craig | July 31, 2011 at 07:24 PM
Armando you want hits - you got 'em.
Posted by: A | July 31, 2011 at 07:25 PM
In fact, I haven't given you a hard time at all since last November, you need to stay straight.
Posted by: bobbyd12 | July 31, 2011 at 07:28 PM
Patriots will shut out the Dolphins in week 1.
Posted by: Nickzi | July 31, 2011 at 07:30 PM
Patriots 30
Dolphins 0
Posted by: nickzi | July 31, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Sean Smith will have the best year of his career in 2011.
Posted by: nickzi | July 31, 2011 at 07:35 PM
Maybe the kid is just hurt and the coaches are bringing him on slowly from the injury? Who knows? But you so called dolphin fans need to just chill out and see what happens. I hear alot of people write about how Ireland is messing this "once proud franchise over"....really? I didnt know going 1-15 four years ago is something to be proud of. Lets bring back Wansdett or Saban....no, better yet, lets start a "WE WANT CAM" CAMPAING.
Posted by: winz305 | July 31, 2011 at 07:36 PM
I hereby designate Sean Smith as:
Sean "Sam Madison" Smith.
Posted by: nickzi | July 31, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Switchin topics to QB's, pasted below is an article from denverpost.com:
"Kyle Orton was never the most attractive quarterback option on the NFL market, thus no bidding war would commence for his services. He doesn't represent a huge upgrade over Miami incumbent Chad Henne, nor does Orton put the Dolphins in the Super Bowl discussion. The posturing by Broncos coach John Fox, executive John Elway and general manager Brian Xanders notwithstanding, Miami has no reason to deal for Orton under any terms but its own. This is what QB instability looks like."
Posted by: DC3GURU | July 31, 2011 at 07:38 PM
If y'all would look before you biatch. On ESPN there is an article from the Orlando Sentinal on Day #3 summary. It's very informative. Read it and then start blogging some more. We need to let this play out for awhile.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 07:39 PM
PS. Shame that the herald is outreported by the sentinel. Get with it Armando.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 07:44 PM
I must say that I do miss Gebril Wilson.
He was da man.
Posted by: nickzi | July 31, 2011 at 07:45 PM
Yo Bobby
Yea, let's not do this BS again, eh?
We can do much better than that
For the record reported to other blog about an hour into Dolphin camp today, bout Jake Long being out ans sitting down working cuz of obv knee problems
did not see anything and def anything in depth when I looked here after Camp which is about 2:30 PM
So when Home got back to the house thought Would be a good Idea to shoot u Dolfans & bloggers some hot news
Saw NO topics on Jake Long esp, missing the first 6 games or the entire season here
Most are receptive and happy to get the info
But the u get the morons
U guys dont want Dolphin info from someone local and at Camp
Fine
Period
Posted by: Home True Blood | July 31, 2011 at 07:56 PM
@Itcdolphin: can you give us a link to that website please?
Posted by: winz305 | July 31, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Oh yeah Houston beats down Miami for the 6th time.
Posted by: nickzi | July 31, 2011 at 07:59 PM
It's my iPhone app for espn favorite teams top stories. If you don't have that it's got to be on their web site. The article is a report on day 3 from dolphin camp by two reporters one with the first name of Adam.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 08:01 PM
Another year of unknows strong defense no offense 5-11
Posted by: Boo | July 31, 2011 at 08:01 PM
Look guys we going into the four year with tony as head coach and he is still fumbling with the OL!! Are you kidding me! And another thing this regime and the owner think we the fans are stupid! If they think Matt Moore is going to push Henne for a starting spot than we are in big trouble again this year, I been watching football for 40 years and I think I can tell if a player is going to be good or not, Matt Moore is not challenge for Henna, and I don't think these two QB are going to be Good QB in this league! Who are they kidding here!!!!! I would understand Orton pushing Henna fir a starting spot but Moore!! That is scary knowing that they think so, that's crazy we in big trouble again this year!!!
Posted by: ray | July 31, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Hey ray read what they say in Denver about orten, then tell us orten is the answer
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Home
We know where to find information if we need it.
You are not critical to this blog nor are you special.
Posted by: FinNation | July 31, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Only kidding, Gotcha Home!
You know i love your work.
Posted by: FinNation | July 31, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Guys our defense is going to keep us in games.
If we are not going to address the QB position, we need a reliable every down back. I thought we would make a run at barber considering we seem to take everyone of Dallas's scrap.
Still out there:
Benson
Bradshaw
Snelling
I would love it if we could pry Benjarvus Green-ellis out of N.E.
Posted by: LP | July 31, 2011 at 08:18 PM
@Itcdolphin: what is the app called..? i want it for my iphone.
Posted by: winz305 | July 31, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Espn scorecenter. Good app and you can tailor it as you want, plus lots of alerts.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 08:22 PM
good looking out dawg..
Posted by: winz305 | July 31, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Wow, Gone 4 days and it's all doom and gloom, I told you 3 and 13 was gonna be the out look this year.....Sorry IMHO..
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 31, 2011 at 08:24 PM
I just want to quick say. Look at the teams that are really good and compete every year and look back at how successful they were early on. Bill Cowher took a couple years and I believe it was the same for Andy Reid, Bill bellichek. What has killed us over the years is that we switch like every other year new hc, new OC, new dc, how is anyone suppose to pick up on that. Just believe in what we have. GO PHINS
Posted by: wash96 | July 31, 2011 at 08:25 PM
Leave Home alone!
Your my boy, Home!
Your my boy!
Posted by: ESPN | July 31, 2011 at 08:26 PM
I told ya last year john jerry sucks..him and his brother peria don't have the heart for the nfl...they like playing college ball more.
Posted by: BLACKCEROTE | July 31, 2011 at 08:27 PM
tell them to pick up Zach Miller while they are at it
Posted by: Dana | July 31, 2011 at 08:27 PM
Can we please go get Manny Lawson B4 sum1 else does??? He the fastest and most underrated OLB on the market he would be a big difference maker especialy in our defencive Scheme.
MANNY LAWSON please!!!
An Jason Taylor could help mentor Him just like he did with Cameron Wake and since Nick Burnett didnt have on the 99 jersey ill take it that JT will be back
Let's Go Dolphins!!!
Posted by: Heated Up Dol-Fan | July 31, 2011 at 08:28 PM
How about snooping around for a QB and REAL head coach??? We need guards true but we need a QB, a REAL MODERN coach first in my opinion to be competitive!!! Hate to be the doom and gloomer but this has gotten out of hand!
Posted by: storm shadow | July 31, 2011 at 08:30 PM
So far free agency has been unimpressive...Pick up Reggie Bush who has never had a 1000 yard season? At least ronnie is still around..Ricky is better now than Reggie will ever be! THey lost on picking up Orton, who could have at least been more accurate than Henne's wayward throws.
Then, there is the offensive line..So much for Sparano being a offensive line coach when they change players on the line every 3 games...
Cant blame the fans for showing up, Ross promised fireworks and instead we got duds!
Can't wait to see Ireland and Co. fired next season, and us pick up the #1 pick Luck..
Posted by: FINS WITH NO TEETH | July 31, 2011 at 08:30 PM
Hey the Seahawks just cut a lb. Let's go get him.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Like i said last year signing former cowboy players is a sign that Ireland is learning on the job..but why is he learning on our expense?
Posted by: BLACKCEROTE | July 31, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Agree With "Shadow, This has gotton out of control, Mando, Word on the street is there gonna stop selling Jets jerseys at the stadium and start selling Bags.... Is this true???, And if it is, how much will it set me back??
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 31, 2011 at 08:33 PM
I can see it now..next year when Ireland gets fired...armando is gonna make a list of all his bad moves and his love for former crappy cowboy playerss...i hope not!
Posted by: BLACKCEROTE | July 31, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Hey the Seahawks just cut a lb. Let's go get him.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Did he play for the Cowboys??????
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 31, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Whats with these nonstop calls for Ronnie or Ricky? Has it occured to anyone that not one single team in the NFL has shown any interest in them yet? Not one. ONly you guys think they are still game changers.
Posted by: chuck | July 31, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Look at the Orlando sentinel for what's really going on at camp.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Home, I agree, and I guarantee there will be no B/S coming from me. I here to talk and support my Dolphins. And believe me, I still appreciate what u said last year. Our hatchet is buried
Posted by: bobbyd12 | July 31, 2011 at 08:38 PM
No but he could fly through Dallas to get to Miami.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Chris chambers is available tooo. Need sign him tonight.
Posted by: ltcdolphin | July 31, 2011 at 08:43 PM
go get Green-Ellis if just to stick it to the patriots. The guy doesnt fumble
Posted by: LP | July 31, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Isnt the O-line suppose to be Sparano's bread and butter?
Posted by: LP | July 31, 2011 at 09:00 PM
Isnt the O-line suppose to be Sparano's bread and butter?
Posted by: LP | July 31, 2011 at 09:00 PM
The Bread is burnt and there's only Margerine....Just Saying
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 31, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Bobbyd12,
Sorry to here the lose of your father. Stay strong pal. Like you i lost my father to. Go fins i"m with you.
Posted by: jose | July 31, 2011 at 09:06 PM
We need a QB, we need a QB, we need a QB...oh yeah and some offense too...
Posted by: cowkilla | July 31, 2011 at 09:08 PM