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Wonder what's going on. Realize Parcells loves churning the bottom of the roster but signing 2 OGs within a week is more then churning. Don't know much about Leffew, but Berger looks interesting. But I thought we were set with Proctor who Parcells supposedly likes and there's Truillo (isn't he also an OG/C) on the PS. I know we lost Batiste 1-2 months ago off our PS to another team.
Actually I've got an idea what might be going on. I copied a news article re Berger from one of the posters to Inmanroshi initial reporting re Bergers' signing (provided below). Article says we signed Berger as a backup center but that's weird cause we've gone the whole season with Gurode as our starter & Johnson as backup, yet now we bring in Berger allegedly as a backup center--Leffew apparently will remain a OG. Sounds to me like Parcells may not be planning bring Johnson back but since we'd need a viable backup for Gurode next year why wait til next year to find it. One more interesting tidbit; apparently Berger did not play football until he went to college. Berger sounds to me like another McQuistan type--not a lot of football experience. We take a look at Berger; if he has the talent/work ethic we like participation in our offseason weight conditioing program might improve some of his weaknesses. After all, why sign a FA Center to replace Johnson if we can get a cheaper but good backup. Also how good is Truillo if we bringing someone from outside and not activating him.
Berger must have something (certainly appears to be smart) cause Carolina drafted him in the 2005 6th round & put him on their PS but then Miami grabbed him off from it. We also have E.J.Whitely on IR and he can play all OL positions (told by Parcells before his injury he'd be a C/OG) but Whitley's injury does slow down his development and we've got no way of knowing how well he can play. Parcells apparently intends to ensure we've got those backup positions covered. Since I don't believe Kosier in any danger, what does this tell us (if anything) about Riveria's future. I still believe we need upgrade our RG position and am hoping we cut Riveria (cap hit won't be too much since he be entering 3rd in 07) & sign a young vet FA OG (like Steinbach or Deihman(sp?) as a starter at RG.
Here's the article:
Dolphins lose guard Berger to Dallas
BY JEFF DARLINGTON AND ARMANDO SALGUERO
jdarlington@MiamiHerald.com
Despite intentions to re-sign Dolphins guard Joe Berger following his release Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys decided they weren't willing to let that happen.
Berger is headed to Dallas today, where the Cowboys claimed Berger off waivers and signed him to the 53-man roster as a backup center.
The move likely comes as a surprise to the Dolphins, who had been grooming Berger as a future impact player on the line.
The Dolphins took a risk by waiving Berger to make room for safety Norman LeJeune on the roster, a decision made as a result of injuries to the secondary that caused a need for depth during Thursday's win against the Lions.
Berger had not seen action this season because he has been nursing a foot injury that has hampered his progress. Coach Nick Saban recently said Berger was making good progress, and he was finally to the point where he was practicing without any noticeable limitations.
The Cowboys, however, decided to make the Dolphins pay for their gamble, snagging him before Miami made a move to get Berger back. The center position typically also pays better than the guard spot.
Berger, a Michigan Tech University product, was a sixth-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2005, but the Dolphins signed him from Carolina's practice squad before the 2005 season.
Actually I've got an idea what might be going on. I copied a news article re Berger from one of the posters to Inmanroshi initial reporting re Bergers' signing (provided below). Article says we signed Berger as a backup center but that's weird cause we've gone the whole season with Gurode as our starter & Johnson as backup, yet now we bring in Berger allegedly as a backup center--Leffew apparently will remain a OG. Sounds to me like Parcells may not be planning bring Johnson back but since we'd need a viable backup for Gurode next year why wait til next year to find it. One more interesting tidbit; apparently Berger did not play football until he went to college. Berger sounds to me like another McQuistan type--not a lot of football experience. We take a look at Berger; if he has the talent/work ethic we like participation in our offseason weight conditioing program might improve some of his weaknesses. After all, why sign a FA Center to replace Johnson if we can get a cheaper but good backup. Also how good is Truillo if we bringing someone from outside and not activating him.
Berger must have something (certainly appears to be smart) cause Carolina drafted him in the 2005 6th round & put him on their PS but then Miami grabbed him off from it. We also have E.J.Whitely on IR and he can play all OL positions (told by Parcells before his injury he'd be a C/OG) but Whitley's injury does slow down his development and we've got no way of knowing how well he can play. Parcells apparently intends to ensure we've got those backup positions covered. Since I don't believe Kosier in any danger, what does this tell us (if anything) about Riveria's future. I still believe we need upgrade our RG position and am hoping we cut Riveria (cap hit won't be too much since he be entering 3rd in 07) & sign a young vet FA OG (like Steinbach or Deihman(sp?) as a starter at RG.
Here's the article:
Dolphins lose guard Berger to Dallas
BY JEFF DARLINGTON AND ARMANDO SALGUERO
jdarlington@MiamiHerald.com
Despite intentions to re-sign Dolphins guard Joe Berger following his release Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys decided they weren't willing to let that happen.
Berger is headed to Dallas today, where the Cowboys claimed Berger off waivers and signed him to the 53-man roster as a backup center.
The move likely comes as a surprise to the Dolphins, who had been grooming Berger as a future impact player on the line.
The Dolphins took a risk by waiving Berger to make room for safety Norman LeJeune on the roster, a decision made as a result of injuries to the secondary that caused a need for depth during Thursday's win against the Lions.
Berger had not seen action this season because he has been nursing a foot injury that has hampered his progress. Coach Nick Saban recently said Berger was making good progress, and he was finally to the point where he was practicing without any noticeable limitations.
The Cowboys, however, decided to make the Dolphins pay for their gamble, snagging him before Miami made a move to get Berger back. The center position typically also pays better than the guard spot.
Berger, a Michigan Tech University product, was a sixth-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2005, but the Dolphins signed him from Carolina's practice squad before the 2005 season.
