Injuries A Concern For Cowboys: Marc Colombo, Kyle Kosier Uncertain For Opener
by Martin Long on Sep 7, 2010 7:20 PM CDT
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Both Marc Colombo and Kyle Kosier could miss the season opener against the Washington Redskins.
Colombo, who had five loose particles removed from his right knee three weeks ago, has yet to return to practice. The arthroscopic knee surgery that Colombo required calls for a recovery time of 2-4 weeks, which would imply that Colombo could return just in time to face the Redskins.
However, Coach Wade Phillips said he was uncertain whether Colombo would play in the opener, but went on to say that if he practiced on Wednesday, it would be more likely that he would play.
Kosier, on the other hand, is even less likely to dress for the week 1 matchup after spraining the MCL in his right knee, also three weeks ago. Kosier's injury did not require surgery, as it was only a grade-1 or -2 sprain. However, the injury does require 4-6 weeks of recovery time, which would put Kosier out for week 1, and possibly week 2.
Injury Reports for each NFL team are released tomorrow (Wednesday).
At the moment, I would presume that Colombo will be listed as ‘Questionable' and Kosier as ‘Doubtful'.
In other injury news, Marcus Spears, Keith Brooking and Gerald Sensabaugh returned to practice today (Tuesday), and are expected to start at their respective positions (left defensive end, weak inside linebacker and strong safety) on Sunday.
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First game injury reports are no fun
when you have starters listed on them.
We may find out about our O Line depth in a big hurry.
If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.
what do you mean, might? we WILL find out
Original Pet-Cats: Duane Thomas, Roger Staubach, Walt Garrison, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly
not meant to be harsh ... just reflecting my sense of trepidation about the whole thing?
Dunk and others have been on it for the last few weeks – this O-Line has the potential to make or break our season.
Original Pet-Cats: Duane Thomas, Roger Staubach, Walt Garrison, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly
I can't help thinking if we move Romo around a bit this line will start looking a little better
Original Pet-Cats: Duane Thomas, Roger Staubach, Walt Garrison, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly
Large expectations
For Marcus spears to miss virtually the entire preseason and start on the first gameday. I wonder about his conditioning and game strength. I have missed him, his absence has shown me how valuable the guy is to the team, which i take for granted.
by Nickthegrip on Sep 7, 2010 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
True
I expect there will be more rotation than normal.
by StillHateTheGiants on Sep 7, 2010 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah , i think alot of us did......
im sure he prob will be a lil slow off the ball but i dont imagine that will take long to correct …
woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
I'm so scared about the o-line
I keep trying to tell myself that it isn’t as bad as everyone thinks. Even if they were all healthy, I still think it would be a problem. Somebody talk me out of it…please!
Saw more from Holland than Barron
Then again, I was worried about Colombo’s knees before he had surgery. Torrin Tucker, anyone? Solomon Page? Jacob Rogers?
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
Only recently have I seen how important Spears is to this team
Good to have him back stuffing runs.
by Cowboysaficionado on Sep 7, 2010 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
He is much needed
And I’m glad to see some people are laying off
Of him…
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on Sep 8, 2010 9:27 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Seriously?
You have to mention the positions of the returning players?
Not all readers of this blog are as knowledgeable as you
Lets bring the novices and kiddies along, too.
Not everyone knows -- specifically
Some fans and readers of this blog probably know the players by name, but do not know, specifically, where they play. It’s in there just in case, and not as a presumption on my part that readers don’t know
It's called being thorough,
never knew it was a bad thing….
Semper Fi Do or Die
Projected 2010 Record: 12-4. You heard it here first
Just for perspective
on a busy day, BTB gets upwards of 50,000 page views. Per Day. Only a fraction of those are from readers who have actually signed up for the blog, and certainly not all readers are as familiar with the Cowboys as we hardcore fans are.
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 8, 2010 6:40 AM CDT up reply actions
what percent do you think stumble here by mistake?
… and what percent could name the entire second string?
… is there a way to spreadsheet this?
Original Pet-Cats: Duane Thomas, Roger Staubach, Walt Garrison, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly
I think Colombo will be back for the game
I’m hoping he’s really recovered, but I think he’ll be in there either way. At least they have some actual depth if he can’t go, or struggles and has to come out of the game.
A new writer? Welcome to the blog. BTW, I don’t think it bothers any one, who isn’t trying to be a jerk, if you list players positions in a news report. Really who cares.
Thank you #22, for everything you did for the Cowboys. There will never be another one like you.
Thanks
I really think it will be up in the air. After Colombo was whipped in the Minnesota game, Phillips said he probably should have held him out and allowed him to fully recover. As Phillips and Co., obviously, don’t want another repeat of the Vikings game, they may be more cautious and hold Colombo back, even if he is cleared to play. But then again, Alex Barron hasn’t inspired much faith at right tackle.
Good point on lessons learned in the MIN game
Well, I’m less confident after hearing Colombo didn’t practice Wed. If he doesn’t go on Thurs, then it looks like Barron for sure.
Hopefully Barron turns the effort up a notch in the regular season, because you’re right, he looked very unreliable in the MIA game facing less talent than he’ll see Sunday.
"I have a feeling that when the lights come on, he's going to respond." - Coach Wade Phillips on rookie WR Dez Bryant being ready for prime time.
Good Article
Doesn’t matter to me if u post positions, especially if we ever talk about the Williams’
This oline
will either make us or BREAK US! We have lot of talent on the offense, except on the dang oline. If we have an oline that can’t pass protect on the right or up the middle (which we saw during preseason) or can’t get a push or open up running lanes we are in trouble. We have way to many weapons, but if we cant get them the ball down field or are getting tackled for loss we are in for a long season. Taking a look at the depth, Holland looked ok but can’t get a push (saw this 2 years ago when he filled in for Kosier), Barron sucks on both the right and the left side, Brewster is ok on the right but is horrid on the left. I really like Young, but he is injured and a rookie, and I think Costa will eventually be a starter in a few years.
Just my take on the depth of the oline
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