Jay Feely
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Position: | Placekicker | ||||||||
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Born: | Odessa, Florida, U.S. | May 23, 1976||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Jesuit (Tampa, Florida) | ||||||||
College: | Michigan (1994–1998) | ||||||||
Undrafted: | 1999 | ||||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Thomas James Feely (born May 23, 1976) is an American
Feely played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He was also a member of the AFL's Tampa Bay Storm and in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Chicago Bears. He was a member of the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team with the Falcons in 2001.
Early years
Feely attended
College career
Feely was a four-year letterman at the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1998.[1] As a senior in 1998, he converted 17 of 22 field goal attempts and 40 of 41 point-after attempts on his way to a mention for the All-Big Ten team. His longest career field goal was 51-yard kick against Baylor as a junior. He finished his career 20-for-26 in field goals and 43-for-44 in extra points.[1]
Professional career
Florida Bobcats
After going undrafted in the
Tampa Bay Storm
Feely kicked for the Tampa Bay Storm in 2000, converting one of six field goal attempts and three of four extra point attempts. He returned one kickoff for 22 yards.[2]
Atlanta Falcons
In March 2001, Feely worked out for the
As a rookie with the Falcons in 2001, Feely converted 29 of 37 field goal attempts (78.4%) and all 28 extra point attempts.
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On March 6, 2004, the Falcons re-signed Feely – a restricted free agent – to a one-year contract worth $628,000.[3] That season, he achieved a field goal percentage of 78.3 by converting 18 of 23 tries.[1] He connected on all 40 of his extra point attempts that season.[1] On September 19 against the St. Louis Rams, he recovered his own onside kick.[1] In two playoff games, Feely was a perfect 2-for-2 in field goals and 7-for-7 on PATs.[1]
New York Giants
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Miami Dolphins
As a free agent in the 2007 offseason, the Miami Dolphins signed Feely to a three-year contract worth just under $5 million on March 8.[3] The team subsequently traded placekicker Olindo Mare to the New Orleans Saints on April 3.[4]
During his first season with the Dolphins, experienced the most productive season of his career and in franchise history.[1] He missed just two of his 23 field goal attempts, setting a new franchise record for field goal percentage at 91.3. The record had previously been 90.5 percent by Mare in 2001. Through the 2007 season, Feely had converted 164 straight extra point attempts and had created five recovered onside kicks.[1]
During the 2008 offseason, it was reported that new Dolphins Vice President Bill Parcells did not like Feely's outspoken nature and that he would not be assured a roster spot despite his 2007 success.[3] The Dolphins released fellow kicker Dave Rayner on June 6, leaving only undrafted rookie Dan Carpenter (Montana) to challenge Feely for the team's placekicking job in 2008.[5] He was released by the Dolphins on August 12, 2008.
Kansas City Chiefs
On August 25, 2008, Feely was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs, and released one day later.[why?][6]
New York Jets
After New York Jets kicker Mike Nugent was injured in the team's Week 1 contest against the Miami Dolphins, they signed Feely on September 8, 2008. On November 13, Feely kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal in overtime against the New England Patriots; the Jets took sole possession of first place in the AFC East for the first time since November 19, 2001.[citation needed]
Through 10 games, Feely had made 16 of his 20 field goal attempts (80.0%), with an average of 35.1 yards and a long of 55 yards and converted all 23 PATs for a total of 71 points. Feely reportedly began working out his upper body five days a week in the Jets new training facility, saying, "I work out hard in the weight room just so I don't get injured." His workout primarily centered on deadlifts.[7]
On March 4, 2009, Feely re-signed a one-year contract with the Jets.[8]
In Week Six of the 2009 season against the Buffalo Bills, Feely broke Pat Leahy's record of 23 consecutive field goals, hitting his 24th. However, he missed his next attempt in second-quarter, leaving the team record at 24.
On December 21, 2009, Feely went 0–2 in field goal attempts. He "shanked" a 38-yard try and had a 37-yarder blocked, as the Jets lost to the
Arizona Cardinals
Feely signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 2, 2010.[10] On December 12, 2010, Feely became just the fourth kicker in 40 years to run for a touchdown, scoring on a fake field goal against the Denver Broncos. Feely also kicked a career-high five field goals in the game.[11] Feely scored 25 points in that game,[a] the most points scored by a player in a single game since October 21, 2007, when Rob Bironas scored 26 against the Houston Texans. On Christmas Day in 2010, Feely kicked a 48-yard field goal for a win over the Dallas Cowboys. On October 14, 2012 in a Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Feely hit a 61-yard field goal, setting a new career best. However, in the same game, his 38-yard field goal attempt was deflected with 3 seconds left in the fourth quarter which the Cardinals went on to lose 16–19 in OT. Feely re-signed with the Cardinals for the 2014 season.[12] The Cardinals released Feely on August 25, 2014.[13]
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears signed Feely on December 3, 2014 as injury cover for Robbie Gould when he was considered doubtful for the game against the Dallas Cowboys.[14] Feely played the remaining four games of the season for the Chicago Bears, three of which were at Soldier Field.[15]
Career regular season statistics
Regular season statistics | ||||||||||||||||
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Season | Team (record) | G | FGM | FGA | % | <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50+ | LNG | BLK | XPM | XPA | % | PTS |
2001 | ATL (7–9) | 16 | 29 | 37 | 78.4 | 1–1 | 8–8 | 14–15 | 4–9 | 2–4 | 55 | 1 | 28 | 28 | 100.0 | 115 |
2002 | ATL (9–6–1) | 16 | 32 | 40 | 80.0 | 0–0 | 8–10 | 12–14 | 11–13 | 1–3 | 52 | 3 | 42 | 43 | 97.7 | 138 |
2003 | ATL (5–11) | 16 | 19 | 27 | 70.4 | 0–0 | 6–6 | 9–11 | 4–7 | 0–3 | 46 | 2 | 32 | 33 | 97.0 | 89 |
2004 | ATL (11–5) | 16 | 18 | 23 | 78.3 | 1–1 | 7–7 | 7–9 | 3–6 | 0–0 | 47 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | 94 |
2005 | NYG (11–5) | 16 | 35 | 42 | 83.3 | 0–0 | 11–13 | 13–14 | 8–10 | 3–5 | 52 | 1 | 43 | 43 | 100.0 | 148 |
2006 | NYG (8–8) | 16 | 23 | 27 | 85.2 | 0–0 | 7–7 | 10–11 | 6–8 | 0–1 | 47 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 100.0 | 107 |
2007 | MIA (1–15) | 16 | 21 | 23 | 91.3 | 0–0 | 7–7 | 6–6 | 7–9 | 1–1 | 53 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 100.0 | 89 |
2008 | NYJ (9–7) | 15 | 24 | 28 | 85.7 | 0–0 | 9–9 | 9–12 | 4–5 | 2–2 | 55 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 100.0 | 111 |
2009 | NYJ (9–7) | 16 | 30 | 36 | 83.3 | 0–0 | 6–6 | 12–15 | 11–14 | 1–1 | 55 | 1 | 32 | 32 | 100.0 | 122 |
2010 | ARI (5–11) | 16 | 24 | 27 | 88.9 | 0–0 | 8–8 | 6–6 | 8–10 | 2–3 | 55 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 100.0 | 107 |
2011 | ARI (8–8) | 16 | 19 | 24 | 79.2 | 0–0 | 9–9 | 4–6 | 5–7 | 1–2 | 51 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 100.0 | 90 |
2012 | ARI (5–11) | 16 | 25 | 28 | 89.3 | 0–0 | 6–6 | 9–10 | 8–10 | 2–2 | 61 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 100.0 | 100 |
2013 | ARI (10–6) | 16 | 30 | 36 | 83.3 | 0–0 | 9–11 | 7–8 | 11–12 | 3–5 | 52 | 1 | 37 | 37 | 100.0 | 127 |
2014 | CHI (5–11) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 48 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 83.3 | 14 |
Career (14 seasons) | 211 | 332 | 402 | 82.6 | 2–2 | 102–108 | 119–138 | 91–122 | 18–32 | 61 | 11 | 449 | 452 | 99.3 | 1445 |
In the media
Feely appeared on
After missing three field goals for the Giants in an overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks in 2005, Feely was the subject of a Saturday Night Live sketch.[16] The NFL Films parody, entitled The Long Ride Home: The Jay Feely Story, featured comedian Dane Cook as Feely on the Giants' five-hour flight home from Seattle, where he is forced to land the plane through two large radio towers that look like field goal posts.[16]
Feely joined the
Personal life
A number of Feely's family members have also been involved in sports. His grandfather, Thomas J. Feely was a college basketball and baseball coach for
Feely's father, Thomas J. "T.J." Feely, is a former College of St. Thomas running back and also a tennis coach who owns the Feely Kicking School of Tampa, Florida. Feely enjoys golf and has played with the Mater Dei golf team on multiple occasions.[20]
Feely and his wife, Rebecca, live in Arizona. The couple have four children, one of whom, Jace, is the kicker for the
Feely has appeared on Fox News' Hannity talking about his disagreements with President Barack Obama's policies and whether he is running for president.[23]
In 2011, Feely became a member of School of the Legends, and contributes to the organization with instructional videos, which focus on his position as a kicker.[24]
Feely is a supporter of President Donald Trump, and called it an honor to play golf with him on August 15, 2020.[25]
Notes
- ^ Feely kicked five field goals, kicked four extra points and scored a touchdown. Final score was 43-13.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "TEAM: Roster Jay Feely Profile". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on February 24, 2008. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ a b c "ArenaFan Online: Jay Feely". ArenaFanOnline.com. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "KFFL - Jay Feely, PK". KFFL.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ "Dolphins Acquire Saints Sixth-Round Pick For Olindo Mare". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2007. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins cut kicker Dave Rayner". PalmBeachPost.com. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ Kansas City Chiefs release Jay Feely, news.yahoo.com; accessed August 16, 2015.
- ^ a b Profile, sports.yahoo.com;accessed August 16, 2015.
- ^ Jets, Feely Agree to 1-Year Deal, SportingNews.com, March 4, 2009.
- New York Times, January 10, 2009.
- ^ "FA kicker Jay Feely agrees to terms with Arizona Cardinals", The Red Zone, April 2, 2010.
- ^ "Feely's TD, 5 field goals lead Arizona past Denver". Yahoo.com. December 12, 2010. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ^ "Veteran Kicker Jay Feely Staying with the Arizona Cardinals". Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ Cardinals release kicker Jay Feely, nfl.com; accessed August 16, 2015.
- ^ "Bears sign kicker Jay Feely", nfl.com, December 3, 2014.
- ^ "Jay Feely 2014 Game Log", pro-football-reference.com, December 28, 2014.
- ^ a b "Season 31: Dane Cook". NBC.com. Archived from the original on June 27, 2008. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- ^ "CBS Sports Network adds Jay Feely, announces 2015 college football schedule", CbsSports.com, August 19, 2015.
- ^ "CBS reveals 2017 NFL broadcast teams, with Beth Mowins a surprise addition". August 15, 2017.
- ^ Crawford, Kirkland (March 30, 2018). "Michigan in Final Four: Jay Feely, Dr. Sanjay Gupta on TNT 'TeamCast'". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Battista, Judy (August 7, 2005). "In Brother's Memory, Giants' Feely Perseveres". The New York Times. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
- ^ Brian Howell (September 9, 2023). "Recruiting: Former ASU kicker Jace Feely to transfer to CU Buffs". BuffZone. MediaNews Group. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ Norman Y. Lono (October 11, 2005). "Kicker and Wife Set for a Star to Be Born". The New York Times. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
- ^ Hannity's America, September 24, 2009.
- ^ "Veteran Running Backs Offer Rookies Advice in Exclusive School of the Legends Interview". BusinessWire.com. June 3, 2011. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- ^ @jayfeely (August 15, 2020). "Had the distinct honor to play golf..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
- Jay Feely on Twitter
- ArenaFan bio
- New York Jets bio