Cowboys Roster Cuts Continue, Colombo To Stay?
by One.Cool.Customer on Jul 27, 2011 9:18 AM CDT
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Per a report from Todd Archer at ESPNDallas.com, the Cowboys informed OT Robert Brewster, OG Travis Bright and LB Kelvin Smith yesterday that they were going to be cut.
Obviously, these players are a lot further down the depth chart than Marion Barber, Roy Williams and Leonard Davis, who were all released yesterday.
Brewster, a third round pick in 2009, spent most of last season on the practice squad and his release doesn't come as a surprise. Fellow practice-squadder Travis Bright had been contemplating retirement anyway and had not taken part in the team's player-led practices this season. Kelvin Smith was signed to the practice squad in December last year.
On a separate and perhaps more interesting note, it looks like Marc Colombo could return to the Cowboys on a reduced contract after he is officially released Thursday:
Colombo has expressed an interest in staying with the team and after a meeting with Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones it was revealed he could with a reworked contract. Before Colombo's meeting with Jones, the team had told his agent, Jimmy Sexton, he was going to be released.
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unfortunately....
maybe he can catch on somewhere else…he has good measurables…
Here’s a theoretical play from last year: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? No, but I have a contract hit out on the guy that is....
by I am Ironman!!! on Jul 27, 2011 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think
he was ever strong enough at the point of attack…when he was drafted, everyone saw his determination and good feet. But ultimately, his ‘Pillsbury Doughboy’ body couldn’t get reshaped enough and hardened…tearing his pec the 1st year since he never was any good on the bench. Good kid, great story as a single parent, and wishing him the best. But I knew he was gone.
by ChuckCowboy on Jul 27, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I think they tried to hard to make him a Tackle
He should have just been playing Guard. I think he would have been much better there. Normally bigger tackles sliding into the G position end up doing a lot better.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jul 27, 2011 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd love to see Colombo re-signed as a backup
He’s a great leader on the OL and could serve as a great mentor to Smith.
In Romo we Trust
I'm good with that
but PULEEZE not as the starter again
"....the Cowboy way...." (Head Coach, Jason Garrett)
Sounds like JJ/JG would like to keep him if the price is reasonable.
Must value his leadership in the locker room and want him in the mentor role for Smith and maybe other young guys.
If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.
+75
Here’s a theoretical play from last year: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? No, but I have a contract hit out on the guy that is....
by I am Ironman!!! on Jul 27, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
Great opportunity for him to finish out his career wearing the star and not have his legacy be his declining play due to his injuries.
Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable. --
Tom Landry
"A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing." —Emo Philips
by Pnut Gallery on Jul 27, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Probably be the best backup RT in the league
Since Doug Free anyway…
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jul 27, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Colombo
I really like the idea of keeping him around. A month or so back I read an article (sorry I can’t quote it or recall the source) that said Colombo knew he wouldn’t be the starter but would like to stay with the team and be the swing tackle and coach the new guy. I think that would be awesome! Marc has fire and attitude and who knows, if he is not made to endure a 16 game season then his knees might allow him to perform like his older self.
I am from the old, old school and remember when the Redskins almost refused to allow rookies on the squad, and although they always had the oldest teams they were able to kindle the fire inside the vets and produce some pretty good, competitive teams (it was fun to hate the George Allen led Skins). -And hold your horses if you think I am advocating getting old. I am not, but Vets are Vets because of the fire within that allow the skills on the field to become productive.
by LiveNDieBlue on Jul 27, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Bright is not surprise; Brewster should not be either
Bright was thinking on retiring anyway and had done no workouts. Brewster was just a mistake from day one.
That just leaves our potential guards right now as Costa, Arkin, Holland.
Clearly we will be signing someone or maybe two.
Arkin needs a year with Woicik to get stronger. Costa- not sure he has enough to really start and be good. Holland has shown he can play but keeps getting injured.
That 2009 Draft...
Ugh, I don’t even want to think of it. The only ones left around still I believe are Beuhler, Butler and Brandon Williams. Even Roy, who was considered part of it since we traded so much for him, is now gone. It’s like we forfeited the entire draft…
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jul 27, 2011 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, yeah, he is worth the whole thing.
Where is the sarcasm button on this thing? Got to find out how to do that trick with the font.
If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.
you mean this?
Oh, yeah, he is worth the whole thing.
you have to put this symbol: @, before and after the statement, only in the body, and NO SPACES…..
Here’s a theoretical play from last year: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? No, but I have a contract hit out on the guy that is....
by I am Ironman!!! on Jul 27, 2011 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope
He signed a 2 year deal last off season.
Rabid and luvin' it
by lonewolfz28 on Jul 27, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
The Brewster Experiment Part 2...
…Failed again.
"Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a person as if he were where he could be and should be, and he will become what he could be and should be." - Jimmy Johnson
Makes sense..
Colombo is on the cheap for 1.9 million this season. He is insurance in the event Smith is not ready or gets hurt. Plus he can show the kid a thing or two about that position. Colombo still has something in the tank I believe also.
hmmm
Hopefully he is on the sideline quite a bit,
Also being on the roster doesnt mean youre that good. just means whoever is behind them is worse
AFB Condensed- New name, same flavor.
I just think its a great move to keep him..
not only he comes on the cheap, but can still play IMO…like they said on NFL Network last night let them both battle it out in training camp. Not saying Smith wont be the starter, but there is a chance Smith may not be ready and that is what they might be thinking.
If a guy who can't move backwards...
beats out Smith then that was a wasted top 10 pick.
AFB Condensed- New name, same flavor.
I like him as a backup...
but he’s done as a starting pass protector. His knee’s are shot.
AFB Condensed- New name, same flavor.
Agreed
Heart and mind are willing. The body is shot. It’s hell to get old, especially when you’ve abused your body.
Rabid and luvin' it
by lonewolfz28 on Jul 27, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
It's hell to get old under just about any conditions.
Trust me.
If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.
Oh, I know.
Believe me, I know. Had to take a week off from work just to let my neck and shoulder heal from an impingement and strain. Something like this used to set me back a day or two at the most. Now, after a week off, I’m headed towards disability and physical therapy sessions because it’s not getting better. And that isn’t even considering any of the other stuff that has me at a 60% disability rating. And people wonder why I drink.LOL
Rabid and luvin' it
Colombo Was Hurt
. . . last year . . . he never fully recovered from the year before when he tried to rush back too soon in the playoff game. Colombo had clean up surgery but I think he had lingering issues most of the year. Assuming he is more or less healthy, then he is a quality backup.
He's a quality backup...
but will he ever be able to totally recover? I have my doubts.
AFB Condensed- New name, same flavor.
Columbo was always had the Nastiness on the line
Or so was the common report. He brought the fire there, so maybe that can rub off onto Smith a little. Nice to have some nasty at a position you are basically supposed to just bully people around.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jul 27, 2011 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe somebody's said this already...
…but isn’t Free also represented by agent Jimmy Sexton?
"Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a person as if he were where he could be and should be, and he will become what he could be and should be." - Jimmy Johnson
Yes
Columbo and Free have the same agent
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jul 27, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Thx PBF!
"Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a person as if he were where he could be and should be, and he will become what he could be and should be." - Jimmy Johnson
Yep
SportstTust Advisors represents Free and Colombo as well as DeMarcus Ware, Jason Witten, Bradie James, Keith Brooking, DeMarco Murray, Clifton Geathers and Marcus Spears.
by One.Cool.Customer on Jul 27, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
And Bowen
Does anyone else think that if you fused Jason Garrett and Rob Ryan into one person, he may be a lot like Tom Landry?
Thanks
"Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a person as if he were where he could be and should be, and he will become what he could be and should be." - Jimmy Johnson
wtf is up with brewster?
They guy played the RT postiom okay nothing flashey but okay.. u never play the guy at OG? Where I thought was his natural spot..
Just don’t get it
by lostar2009 on Jul 27, 2011 9:42 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
At the end of the day, the 09 draft was horrible, which makes my nauseating for Roy Williams grow even stronger.
by Cameron Gilmer on Jul 27, 2011 9:47 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Look at it this way - as horrible as our draft was that year, would those picks really have been used well??
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Well I’ll say this much, I read somewhere yesterday that for the 1st rounder we gave up for Roy, we coulda had clay matthews. I think I’ll go throw up again.
by Cameron Gilmer on Jul 27, 2011 10:21 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
or Micheal Oher
Here’s a theoretical play from last year: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? No, but I have a contract hit out on the guy that is....
by I am Ironman!!! on Jul 27, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
That thought can lead to rending of clothing and loud lamentations.
If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.
Santonio Holmes staying a Jet
I hear they wanted to get that out of the way before going for asomugha. Please let this not be the case
I’m not worried about the Jets as long as the Sanchize is QB.
Now if Nmandi is the second corner and they can shut down the outside I’d be worried, the only good thing is that Miles drank Nmandi’s milk shake last time they played but I think Revis could shut down 88 or 19 for the most part.
Why down on Sanchez?
Just curious…
Give me UR calls! Give me highstepping by CBs and PRs entering the endzone! Give me screaming on the sidelines and headbutting! Give me Fortitude, Solidarity and VIOLENCE! Bring me CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Bring me Ridolin LOL! - B'nSB
by BlueNSilverBlood on Jul 27, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Since the peanut gallery is involved (no pun intended,)
I’ve got to ask again, Swag. I actually want a substantive answer as to why you (and others,) don’t like Sanchez. After free agency and preseason completes I am writing a piece on AFC teams and I want the detractors’ take. Not trying to be argumentative.
Give me UR calls! Give me highstepping by CBs and PRs entering the endzone! Give me screaming on the sidelines and headbutting! Give me Fortitude, Solidarity and VIOLENCE! Bring me CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Bring me Ridolin LOL! - B'nSB
by BlueNSilverBlood on Jul 27, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
How the heck are the Jets affording these salaries?
They gave Holmes the highest contract to a WR I believe….and now they are in the hunt for Nmandi??
by thejanusman on Jul 27, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Sanchez said he would rework deal, I believe...
Give me UR calls! Give me highstepping by CBs and PRs entering the endzone! Give me screaming on the sidelines and headbutting! Give me Fortitude, Solidarity and VIOLENCE! Bring me CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Bring me Ridolin LOL! - B'nSB
by BlueNSilverBlood on Jul 27, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
This would make a lot of sense.
Any word on if he was at any of the team-led workouts?
"Everything is on the One." -- George Clinton, Parliament/Funkadelic
With an improved defense, everything should be on the One.
there was never a specific tally of who went
We could just guess for the most part, and a few obviously confirmed they were there. Somehow I doubt Brewster made it to anything.
Anyone have cap numbers for these moves?
They probably didn’t save us much, but every bit is helpful.
Hope it is true and the keep Columbo
as the back up RT, then the tackle position is covered (assuming TS could play left if Free went down)
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
Well.....my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle
"Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name"
McNabb to Vikes.
Per NFL.com, just finalized.
Give me UR calls! Give me highstepping by CBs and PRs entering the endzone! Give me screaming on the sidelines and headbutting! Give me Fortitude, Solidarity and VIOLENCE! Bring me CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Bring me Ridolin LOL! - B'nSB
by BlueNSilverBlood on Jul 27, 2011 10:30 AM CDT reply actions
I have my doubts Columbo will stick around for less money
I read on one of the cowboys blogs that his agent got back to the boys last night saying Columbo wouldnt take a pay cut. The dolphins were mentioned as a potential suitor where he could start. I dont have the link to back this up but it was either on ESPN or DMN.
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Jul 27, 2011 10:42 AM CDT reply actions
That would make it very hard for the Dolphins to entice a QB to go there.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
hindsight is 20/20
The two offensive lineman drafted 2 and 3 picks after Brewster are starters. I wonder if we were flipping coins between the three in 2009?
Cowboys – Roberrt Brewster (75)
Texans – Antoine Caldwell (77)
Chargers – Louis Vasquez (78)
Ouch! That freaking hurts.
Does anyone else think that if you fused Jason Garrett and Rob Ryan into one person, he may be a lot like Tom Landry?
I remember thinking Vasquez
would have been a steal. I think he was on the top Kipers best available at that point. When we called Brewster I was SHOCKED. Another example of trying to be to smart for the room. Sometimes it is better to keep it simple.
I'm really starting to worry now...
Schefter just reported the Redskins picked up Kellen Clemons.
They already had John Beck and Rex Grossman. They’re really building up a scary arsenal under center. We need to get our secondary straightened out NOW!
Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable. --
Tom Landry
"A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing." —Emo Philips
How can they afford all that talent?
They must be cheatin’.
Does anyone else think that if you fused Jason Garrett and Rob Ryan into one person, he may be a lot like Tom Landry?
Another Dan Snyder spending spree....lol
Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable. --
Tom Landry
"A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing." —Emo Philips
by Pnut Gallery on Jul 27, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
seems to me like they are gathering backups
If you could combine the talents of all three, you might have a better than average quarterback, but seriously them spending money on below average QBs is good news IMO
they must be making a run for Andrew Luck in 2012
by tanking it in 2011
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Jul 27, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
Give me UR calls! Give me highstepping by CBs and PRs entering the endzone! Give me screaming on the sidelines and headbutting! Give me Fortitude, Solidarity and VIOLENCE! Bring me CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Bring me Ridolin LOL! - B'nSB
by BlueNSilverBlood on Jul 27, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Guess I should not have said that. None of us really knows much about Beck, right?
He hasn’t played since rookie year. Also, Grossman had best season of career in few games he started last year.
Give me UR calls! Give me highstepping by CBs and PRs entering the endzone! Give me screaming on the sidelines and headbutting! Give me Fortitude, Solidarity and VIOLENCE! Bring me CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Bring me Ridolin LOL! - B'nSB
by BlueNSilverBlood on Jul 27, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I think you have greatly underrated the offensive brilliance of Shanahan
Check it: Moss goes deep, Cooley runs an intermediate route and RB in the flat.
Here’s the genius: Beck, Grossman and Clemons ALL under center. The defensive line is totally confused because they don’t know which QB gets the ball, and now they could rush the wrong passer. Pass rush threat negated, booyah!
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Jul 27, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Week 1
Make me wish we had the Skins for the first game to try out the new defense….
Go Cowboys.....Go White Sox.....
by goat3000 on Jul 27, 2011 10:59 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I thought I heard both Davis and Columbo were being cut...
maybe not, if both are cut that would totally deplete the right side…
I can see Arkin get playing time but with Brewster gone who is going to back these guys up? I can see Smith starting instead of Columbo but you also need depth at both positions if you are committed to starting rookies, perhaps there will be lots of FA signings to come…
word is
columbo is coming back at a reduced rate, as back up to t smith
by CowboysFan4Life on Jul 27, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Skins just signed Donte Stalworth
Does anyone else think that if you fused Jason Garrett and Rob Ryan into one person, he may be a lot like Tom Landry?
It's about time Snyder got above that cap minimum...
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
No joke?
Hmmmm.
Give me UR calls! Give me highstepping by CBs and PRs entering the endzone! Give me screaming on the sidelines and headbutting! Give me Fortitude, Solidarity and VIOLENCE! Bring me CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Bring me Ridolin LOL! - B'nSB
by BlueNSilverBlood on Jul 27, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Nice linky
Does anyone else think that if you fused Jason Garrett and Rob Ryan into one person, he may be a lot like Tom Landry?
by White Wolf on Jul 27, 2011 11:21 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey great news about Ogletree!
The fact he wasn’t cut today means he’s still got the good graces of Jason Garrett, maybe he really does break out this year.
Yeah, Jerry said all cuts would be announced yesterday
So when they announced Bright and Brewster I thought that must have just flown under the radar yesterday. Also just read on the Bucs blog that they are luke warm to resigning Davin Joseph. I guess he didn’t do too well in their new zone blocking scheme last season, but he battled injuries all season. Anyway, he may come cheap for what he’s done in his career so far.
Does anyone else think that if you fused Jason Garrett and Rob Ryan into one person, he may be a lot like Tom Landry?
I have high hopes for him this year.
Look me in the eye. It's okay if you're scared. So am I. But we are scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become. And you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. I know what is within me, even if you can't see it yet. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important than courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am.
And then there were 2
The 2009 draft is like a horror story.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Jul 27, 2011 11:36 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Theres a few more than 2 left, maybe not for long
John Phillips, Stephan McCgee, Beuhler, Manny Johnson and Victor Butler.
Ive got high hopes for Phillips, he showed allot his rookie year and last year before the acl. Victor has shown he can rush the passer, maybe Ryan can find ways to get him involved more than just a situational guy.
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Jul 27, 2011 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Agree with you on this
Phillips and Butler just need playing time. Both seem solid, Butler could become really good.
by danielcp0303 on Jul 27, 2011 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Looking at what some of the other teams are doing, I'm feeling rather kindly towards Jerry.
Everything that has been done so far seems to make sense, and have Jason’s fingerprints all over it as well. I’m rather happy.
If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.
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