Colombo and Kosier Return to Practice for Cowboys
[picappgallerysingle id="7483165"]It was ghastly obvious the Cowboys needed their injured veteran starting offensive linemen during Sunday’s loss at Washington. Right tackle Alex Barron had so many holding penalties that some writers have said he should be converted to a defensive lineman. The last of Barron’s three fouls wiped out quarterback Tony Romo’s game-winning touchdown pass to Roy Williams. As if his previous two were not bad enough, many fans and analysts were calling for his release within minutes of the game going final. Fortunately for Dallas, starting right tackle Marc Colombo and left guard Kyle Kosier are practicing Wednesday, a good sign they will be ready for Sunday’s home opener against Chicago. (more…)
Dallas in Turmoil Over Loss to Redskins in Opener
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It wasn’t Donovan McNabb; it wasn’t Mike Shanahan. It wasn’t even the Redskins’ top-ten pass defense. It was penalties and just dumb mental mistakes that cost the Cowboys a win in Washington Sunday night. Dallas held McNabb in check the entire game and kept the Redskins’ offense out of the end zone. Washington’s only touchdown won the game for them when cornerback DeAngelo Hall scooped up a Tashard Choice fumble and strutted into the end zone to end the first half. The Cowboys also win the game if right tackle Alex Barron could block without strangling his defender. It was Barron’s first holding penalty that set up Choice’s fumble when Dallas had the ball near midfield. I said “first” holding penalty. Barron was called for holding three times in the game, an absurd number. The total number of penalties by the Cowboys will floor you. (more…)
Dallas Cowboys Left Guard Kyle Kosier Out 4-6 Weeks With Sprained MCL
[picappgallerysingle id="9556969"]The Dallas Cowboys lost yet another starting offensive lineman to injury when left guard Kyle Kosier limped off the field after Wednesday morning’s practice. Kosier got tangled up during normal blocking drills and was taken to the locker room by trainer Jim Maurer. An MRI confirmed the Cowboys’ fears of a sprained MCL. With the injury, Koiser will miss 4-6 weeks, sidelining him through at least the season opener at Washington. Kosier’s injury came just four days after starting right tackle Marc Colombo injured his right knee. Now the question arises of whether to play quarterback Tony Romo at all in Sunday’s preseason game at San Diego. (more…)
Cowboys’ Right Tackle Marc Colombo to Miss 2-4 Weeks With Knee Surgery
[picappgallerysingle id="7049486"]At the conclusion of Sunday’s practice in Oxnard, California, Cowboys’ starting right tackle Marc Colombo was carted off the field after his knee locked up. The ninth-year veteran has been diagnosed with loose cartilage and will miss two-to-four weeks following arthroscopic knee surgery to remove the cartilage. “I think he’ll be OK,” offensive line coach Hudson Houck said. “I don’t think it’s any major problem. We don’t want to miss him.” With backup tackle Alex Barron also out with an ankle injury, sixth-round draft pick Sam Young will replace Colombo in the starting lineup for now. Second-year tackle Robert Brewster could also fill in some for Colombo as he is now the primary backup for both tackle positions. Colombo is expected back for regular season opener at Washington. He is entering the third season of the four-year, $22 million contract he signed on Christmas Day of 2008.
Cowboys Defeat Bengals 16-7 in Hall of Fame Game
[picappgallerysingle id="9512358"]The Cowboys won the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, but the win came with a price for some players. Second-year tight end John Phillips played exceptionally well in the exhibition, catching 4 passes for 60 yards, including a big 24-yard reception. Phillips left the game in the second quarter with what was initially diagnosed as a right knee sprain. Further testing will prove if the injury is indeed a sprain. Backup tackle Alex Barron also left the game with a sprained right ankle and reserve tight end Kevin Brock suffered the same ailment on the left ankle. The biggest blow for any Dallas Cowboy was a broken thumb suffered by wide receiver Titus Ryan. The third-year veteran returned the opening kickoff for 38 yards but muffed his first punt return due to the injured thumb. Otherwise, Cowboys fans had to be pleased with the outcome. (more…)
