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Pondering three important Cowboys questions
September, 6, 2010 Sep 69:38AM CTEmail Print Comments By Tim MacMahonWe'll try to get clarity on these questions today at Valley Ranch. For now, we'll offer educated guesses as answers.
Will left guard Kyle Kosier and right tackle Marc Colombo be ready to play against the Commanders?
Colombo, who had surgery Aug. 16 to remove five loose particles from his right knee is expected to practice this week. He should be able to play, but we’ll see whether he moves well or if that leg gives him problems. If he isn’t 100 percent, it could be a long night against Washington star Brian Orakpo.
The opener is 3 ½ weeks after Kosier sprained the MCL in his left knee. The timetable for his return was 4-6 weeks.
Who will be the nickel/dime linebacker?
Wade Phillips praised Jason Williams for his work in the nickel during the preseason finale, even though the second-year player was whistled for pass interference. But can the coaching staff really trust Williams when it counts?
My hunch is the Cowboys who go with a veteran they know can do the job. That means Keith Brooking plays in the substitution packages.
Who will return punts and kickoffs?
Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis wants Dez Bryant, whom he has compared to Pro Bowl return man Josh Cribbs.
But Bryant is coming off a high ankle sprain. His conditioning isn’t what it would have been if he could have participated in the last four weeks of training camp. It’s asking a lot for him to be the third receiver and handle all the returns.
Fourth-round pick Akwasi Owusu-Ansah showed flashes as a return man in the last three games, especially on kickoffs. With only three pure corners on the roster, he’ll be active, so it makes sense to use him in the return games.
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September, 6, 2010 Sep 69:38AM CTEmail Print Comments By Tim MacMahonWe'll try to get clarity on these questions today at Valley Ranch. For now, we'll offer educated guesses as answers.
Will left guard Kyle Kosier and right tackle Marc Colombo be ready to play against the Commanders?
Colombo, who had surgery Aug. 16 to remove five loose particles from his right knee is expected to practice this week. He should be able to play, but we’ll see whether he moves well or if that leg gives him problems. If he isn’t 100 percent, it could be a long night against Washington star Brian Orakpo.
The opener is 3 ½ weeks after Kosier sprained the MCL in his left knee. The timetable for his return was 4-6 weeks.
Who will be the nickel/dime linebacker?
Wade Phillips praised Jason Williams for his work in the nickel during the preseason finale, even though the second-year player was whistled for pass interference. But can the coaching staff really trust Williams when it counts?
My hunch is the Cowboys who go with a veteran they know can do the job. That means Keith Brooking plays in the substitution packages.
Who will return punts and kickoffs?
Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis wants Dez Bryant, whom he has compared to Pro Bowl return man Josh Cribbs.
But Bryant is coming off a high ankle sprain. His conditioning isn’t what it would have been if he could have participated in the last four weeks of training camp. It’s asking a lot for him to be the third receiver and handle all the returns.
Fourth-round pick Akwasi Owusu-Ansah showed flashes as a return man in the last three games, especially on kickoffs. With only three pure corners on the roster, he’ll be active, so it makes sense to use him in the return games.
click link here for rest of story
