Dolphins sign kicker Rayner

by Matty I on Mar 11, 2008 5:12 PM EDT in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

The Dolphins continue their work to improve the special teams, signing kicker Dave Rayner to a one-year contract on Tuesday according to his agent.

Rayner, a former Michigan State standout who was selected by the Colts in the sixth-round of the 2005 draft, spent a portion of last season with the San Diego Chargers.

Rayner's strength is kickoffs, which also happens to be Jay Feely's weakness. However, when all is said and done, I'd be shocked if Feely wasn't our kicker. He's just too reliable on field goals to let go, hitting on 21 of 23 last year.

If nothing else, though, this puts every Dolphins player on notice. Nobody's job can be considered safe.

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Rayner averages....

...1.3 (one point three) yards more per kickoff than Feely. Is that really a strength against a weakness? Feely bests Rayner in every other measureable. I agree that Feely will remain our kicker.

by ufourya on Mar 11, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions

Competition is Good

Thats what BP will do across the board. If Feely is good he keeps his job. Hang time is also very important on Kick offs. If Feely is 1.5 yd less but has better hang time then Feely is more valuable. God I cant wait for the fun to start.

by jvw on Mar 11, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

Brandon Fields kicking off

The article mentions the fact that Fields may be the one doing the kicking off this year....

by hotrod43 on Mar 11, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

good to hear

now if they can get someone else to punt for him, miami might win the field position battle in a game for once.

by W NY Fins Fan on Mar 11, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

We're Duscussing a Kick-off Specialist!

How hard up for football is that?!!! :)

I can't wait for the draft.

by dab415217 on Mar 11, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

lol....so true!

by Matty I on Mar 12, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions

so funny...

I clicked on the comments link because I was curious why there were six comments about a kicker...
On an EVEN lighter note, I was reading an article in the Boston Globe and saw a link about Patriot cheerleader tryout pictures... don't think we have to worry about competition in this area

http://www.boston.com/yourlife/gallery/events/030808_pats_cheerleaders_tryouts/

Cheers gentlemen...

by phranchise on Mar 12, 2008 4:58 AM EDT reply actions