Talk about embarassing (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/writers/don_banks/08/28/dolphins.qbs/index.html)
QuoteBut the man the Dolphins acquired this offseason to unseat Fiedler also appeared not ready for prime time at other moments, not the least of which was when he misplaced his helmet when his turn to play came in the second quarter. A TV timeout spared Feeley further embarrassment, but it was hardly a display of game awareness that inspired confidence.
"I had a hard time finding my helmet,'' said Feeley, chagrined in the visiting locker room. "You don't like something like that prohibiting you from getting in the game. It was kind of a frustrating deal. We couldn't find my helmet anywhere. But fortunately they came through with one of those long TV timeouts.''
With him struggling to beat out Fiedler, their RB's stinking and the team in overall disarray...it is looking like that #2 pick is going to be high.
And then we can use that #2 to trade up for a stud RB like Cadillac or Sproles.
And then I woke up from my dreamworld.....
Reid will not draft a "blue-chip" RB with Westbrook still around. But I wouldn't mind trading up to nab a LT that can handle the occasional speed-rusher or even another DB of some sort.
Didn't Feeley throw an INT to Ronnie Lott's kid who's trying to make the Bucs? Man I feel old.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 30, 2004, 07:52:44 AM
And then we can use that #2 to trade up for a stud RB like Cadillac or Sproles.
And then I woke up from my dreamworld.....
Oh but that's such a nice dream... Cadillac and Westbrook? :drool
Feeley has the old Thurman Thomas syndrome eh?
Feeley spent his whole (short) career learning one complicated system with certain receivers. He is now having to learn a whole new system, with different receivers. The guy has little starting experience and is almost like a rookie going into Miami. I think the Dolphins FO/coaches and fans should give this guy time to learn and progress.
The perfect scenario for Feeley IMO is for Fiedler (who knows the system and players) to start the early part of the year, suck as always and then for Feeley to take over.
AJ Is Missing Philly Too (http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/9541552.htm)
QuoteAthletes who have spent any length of time on the payroll of one of Philadelphia's professional sports franchises experience a great many emotions when they leave the city.
Homesickness seldom is one of them.
Most jocks who have done time in America's toughest sports town celebrate the moment they put Philly in their rear-view mirror much the same way our parents did V-E Day. But not A.J. Feeley.
Even as he battles for the starting quarterback job with the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia never is very far from the ex-Eagle's mind or heart.
"Leaving there was bittersweet," says Feeley, who was traded to the Dolphins in March for a second-round pick in the 2005 draft. "The city embraced me. I embraced everybody in that city and the city itself. It's still tough to deal with [leaving]. But things change and you've got to adjust to that. I couldn't expect to be in that place forever."
He says it sadly, almost as if a part of him wishes he still were back in South Philadelphia sitting behind Donovan McNabb and Koy Detmer rather than down here with a nice, new contract and a golden opportunity to be an NFL starter.
a part of him wishes to be the #3 QB in Philly instead of competeing for the #1 in Miami? I think Feeley just wants a nice paycheck to do nothing.
Why should he be different?
Actually, he's in a rough spot. Without a running game, and behind that crappy line, he's going to get killed. Once the fins lose a couple, it should be a no-brainer to start Feeley, over the aged and decidedly mediocre Fiedler, at least to better prep him in that system. If it's even close, they should start Feeley because he's future and the guy with the upside (and the paycheck).
It still cracks me up that the Fins are trying to decide between TWO former #3 Eagles QBs in a Ricky-less offense. lol.
Quote from: Zanshin on August 31, 2004, 09:11:03 AM
Why should he be different?
because there are a 100 other QB's out there who would give their left nut to be able to start on any NFL team no matter how crappy they are.
I was kidding. Sort of figure it didn't require a smiley since I'm almost always kidding. I think I need a serious smiley to let folks know when I'm serious.
Quote from: MURP on August 31, 2004, 09:05:42 AM
a part of him wishes to be the #3 QB in Philly instead of competeing for the #1 in Miami? I think Feeley just wants a nice paycheck to do nothing.
In which other city does the #3 QB get the accolades, media attention, and endorsement $ that Feeley enjoyed while he was here?
I dont know, I dont follow every teams #3 QB throughout the NFL.
Quote from: MURP on August 31, 2004, 09:44:24 AM
I dont know, I dont follow every teams #3 QB throughout the NFL.
Slacker.
lol. If AJ didnt have a hot girlfriend I dont think he would have gotten so much attention.
A hot girlfriend just doesn't go as far in Light-Loafter Pastel-Color town.
Fiedler wins starting spot (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1875912)
So Jon Runyan is on WIP right now and Cataldi had a trivia question out there....What do AJ Feeley and Tiger Woods have in common (the answer is they're both #2 now).
But Cataldo asks Runyan and he says: "They both went in the crapper after they got hot chicks". :-D
:-D
LMFAO
Feeley cant understand why he isnt starting (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/dolphins/content/sports/epaper/2004/09/08/a1b_stoda_0908.html)
That team is a mess.
Quote from: MURP on September 08, 2004, 09:44:55 AM
Feeley cant understand why he isnt starting (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/dolphins/content/sports/epaper/2004/09/08/a1b_stoda_0908.html)
Here's a clue...... YOU SUCK! That's why, numbnuts.
That's a short-sighted move on the part of the fins. Just a bad decision. I mean, even it was close...why not give the nod to the guy you invested your future in. Bad move from a number of angles.
Geez, it ain't looking to good for the Dolphins. They bring in Feeley to beat out Fielder and still they go with Fielder.
It's kinda' sad to see a once proud franchise sink so low. When I was a kid, probably not much younger than half of everyone here, the Dolphins were the shtein. Larry Ksonka was my favorite, he plain ran over defenders. My cousin and I would holler ZONK!! when he'd run over some poor linebacker.
I think Feeley will end up starting, either that or he's proof that Reid is a great coach. What other reason would there be for him looking as good as he did for us and then not being able to beat out Fielder? Homesick for the third string job? Geeeeeeeeeez.
Quote from: MURP on September 08, 2004, 09:44:55 AM
Feeley cant understand why he isnt starting (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/dolphins/content/sports/epaper/2004/09/08/a1b_stoda_0908.html)
This quote in the Palm Beach Post article surprised me:
QuoteOK, hey, he came to the Dolphins with a reputation for not being as serious about preparation as most coaches would like.
Did anyone hear of AJ having preparation issues when he was in Philly? That was news to me...
Maybe he wasn't taking Preperation H seriously enough ...
(http://www.nbc.com/photos/Late_Night/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien/2LCOao03.jpg)
Oooooooooooh...
If playing for Maimi's a pain in the ass,
Raymond's here, Raymond's here,
If your RB left to go smoke grass,
Raymond's here to help!
Oooooooooooh...
:-D :-D :-D :-D
HAHAHA :-D
Quote from: jeffreyjpa on September 08, 2004, 06:53:32 PM
Did anyone hear of AJ having preparation issues when he was in Philly? That was news to me...
I dont know if it was "preperation isssues" per say, but I do know that the coaches thought he played much better on the field than in pracitice sessions. That type of thing might be associated with "preperation issues."
Feeley now losing his job to Gus Frerotten (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/3893434)
Thanks for Reggie Brown. :-D
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 16, 2005, 07:23:52 AM
Feeley now losing his job to Gus Freotten (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/3893434)
Thanks for Reggie Brown. :-D
Apparently, he may lose the #2 gig too:
QuoteSage Rosenfels, a reserve with the Dolphins the past three years, is bidding to overtake Feeley for the backup spot.
"Sage has done a nice job," Saban said. "There may some occasion where he'll get an opportunity to play more."
Great. After McMahon moves on for greener pastures, we can bring AJ back on the cheap as a backup and we'll still have Reggie Brown as interest on the loan of Feeley to the fins ;).
Remember last year when he hurt his ass in the Seattle game and a teammate smacked him on it and he acted like a little bitch?
Well he bruised his ass again last Monday. :-D
Heather Mitts plays rough.
And she doesn't even use her hands.
Frerotte is going to be the #1
Sage Rosenfels is outplaying Feeley and even Brock Berlin is looking good according to reports.
Now the Dolphins are reportedly interested in TIM COUCH...
Looks like AJ is in danger of being unemployed...
AJ back to 3rd string again (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/sfl-903quarterback,0,3951048.story?coll=sfla-dolphins-front)
Quote from: Larry on September 03, 2005, 05:39:03 PM
AJ back to 3rd string again (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/sfl-903quarterback,0,3951048.story?coll=sfla-dolphins-front)
:-D Thanks again Miami.