Cowboys O-Line Depth...Hi Mr Colombo

[#284ever]

Colombo holding his ground so far


Right tackle is eager to prove himself in his first camp with team

02:15 AM CDT on Thursday, August 3, 2006

By CALVIN WATKINS / The Dallas Morning News



OXNARD, Calif. – One of the surprises of training camp has been right tackle Marc Colombo.

A first-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2002, Colombo was out of work when the Cowboys signed him last November.

Colombo, who practiced with the first team Wednesday and will work with the kickoff return and field goal units, has an opportunity to back up starter Rob Petitti.

"I just want to take advantage of it," Colombo said. "I'm just trying to come out and get better. Wherever that lands me lands me."

Considering the physical problems he has dealt with, it was eye-catching to see him with the first team, although coach Bill Parcells said not to read anything into it.

"I think Colombo is in a position of really trying to prove himself because of the misfortune he had as a young player," Parcells said.

Colombo (6-8, 320 pounds) was drafted out of Boston College and moved into the Bears' starting lineup in Week 6. In November 2002, the rookie dislocated his left patella and suffered nerve damage.He missed 2003 and returned in 2004, playing in eight games.

Last season, he played in Chicago's opener against Washington but was cut the following week. Dallas signed Colombo on Nov. 1 to add depth to an inconsistent line and for special teams. Colombo has held his own so far and could play either tackle position.

[illone]

Of course he looks decent against that swiss cheese you call a defense.

[skins1972]

Colombo holding his ground so far


Right tackle is eager to prove himself in his first camp with team

02:15 AM CDT on Thursday, August 3, 2006

By CALVIN WATKINS / The Dallas Morning News



OXNARD, Calif. – One of the surprises of training camp has been right tackle Marc Colombo.

A first-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2002, Colombo was out of work when the Cowboys signed him last November.

Colombo, who practiced with the first team Wednesday and will work with the kickoff return and field goal units, has an opportunity to back up starter Rob Petitti.

"I just want to take advantage of it," Colombo said. "I'm just trying to come out and get better. Wherever that lands me lands me."

Considering the physical problems he has dealt with, it was eye-catching to see him with the first team, although coach Bill Parcells said not to read anything into it.

"I think Colombo is in a position of really trying to prove himself because of the misfortune he had as a young player," Parcells said.

Colombo (6-8, 320 pounds) was drafted out of Boston College and moved into the Bears' starting lineup in Week 6. In November 2002, the rookie dislocated his left patella and suffered nerve damage.He missed 2003 and returned in 2004, playing in eight games.

Last season, he played in Chicago's opener against Washington but was cut the following week. Dallas signed Colombo on Nov. 1 to add depth to an inconsistent line and for special teams. Colombo has held his own so far and could play either tackle position.

Is it me or broke back nation is desperate?

[tr1]

I hope they start a rookie.

[Birdlives]

Is it me or broke back nation is desperate?

About time we started ignoring this guys obvious attempts at trolling.

[Riggo#44]

About time we started ignoring this guys obvious attempts at trolling.

They're kind of funny - he obviously didn't read the article. Plus I hope they rely on Columbo.

[CowboysForLife]

Is it me or broke back nation is desperate?

tsk tsk...don't quote a whole article. Don't you read the rules??

[THEHEREAFTER]

About time we started ignoring this guys obvious attempts at trolling.

Honestly, was he really trolling here?

[WeownU]

I'd like to the see the kid make it. He's had a tough go of it since he's been in the league.

[Riggo#44]

Honestly, was he really trolling here?

Read his other posts...he is one of those "everyone on Dallas' practice squad is better than the Redskins" types. Ok that was a bit of a hyperbole but you get the idea.

[bubba9497]

starting at RT........

[ouvan59]

Wasn't he part of the depth that was so much of the problem last year? I put this right up there with any report of Taylor Jacobs impressing in camp.

[Oldskool]

Nice depth but god help you if he has to start. He gets man handled by bigger D-lineman. Definately not a power football O-lineman. Would be better suited on a team like Denver or Indy.

[MidwayMonster31]

That was a really bad injury he had with the Bears. He got back in the league at least.

[skin_finatic]

starting at RT........

colombo! hes a genious