Jerry has been playing with the first team, Sparano said, ``because it's a great opportunity for me to watch this guy against the best people that we have. I have a body of work on Donald Thomas in games. Richie Incognito has started a lot of games in this league, so I've seen that. But John Jerry playing against the best people that I could get him against'' is important.

Dolphins rookie John Jerry is playing with the first team at right guard. The general thought had been that Jerry would be behind Richie Incognito, but the rookie has been a pleasant surprise. Coach Tony Sparano did caution, though, that "Who's first right now and who's second doesn't matter." Jerry certainly still has a battle on his hands for the starting job, but his play has been encouraging thus far.