Lekkerkerker vs. Berger

[gimmesix]

Although he was just added this past week, I wonder if Cory Lekkerkerker (whose name should have ended after one "ker") has a chance to beat out Joe Berger for a backup spot.

If Dallas doesn't move either Pat McQuistan or James Marten to guard, then Berger would seem a shoe-in to stay on the roster as an interior backup ... but then there's this late addition to the roster.

Lekkerkerker comes to Dallas from Miami, where he was coached by our current line coach, and was previously on San Diego's roster (after Houck left), appearing in games for both teams. He has more starting/playing experience than Berger and possibly more versatility since he can also play tackle and has been used as the blocking tight end on short-yardage plays while with the Chargers.

The Cowboys- Dolphins shuttle continued to run this week as Dallas signed offensive tackle Cory Lekkerkerker Wednesday, according to the team's Web site.

Lekkerkerker, who was signed by the Dolphins last September after the Chargers cut him, played nine games, including two late-season starts at left guard in place of a benched Chris Liwienski.

The 6-foot-7, 323-pounder will be reunited with Cowboys offensive line coach Hudson Houck, who held the same position with the Dolphins since 2005.

 

[MagicMan]

So you are saying that Lekkerkerker is a keeperperper and will beat out Bergergerger......boy, I need a nap.

 

[sago1]

While his signing could mean he's only camp fodder, his connection to HH and his playing LG in 2 games last year means he could be an attractive candidate as an upgrade over Berger who was inactive all of last year. Wonder if he has any OC experience.

 

[TNCowboy]

Spagnola said on draft day that the Cowboys have moved Marten to guard.

 

[gimmesix]

Spagnola said on draft day that the Cowboys have moved Marten to guard.

Didn't hear that, but it's probably a good move. He didn't look like he had the movement skills for tackle.

 

[cowboyjoe]

they tried marten to guard best i remember, but i remember him being tried at ROT too, and he failed miserably,

i think why marten failed, he didnt come into camp early, he was the last draftee to sign, so he got less money, best i remember hardly no bonus money, so i think that affected martens play some

then on top of that, marten admitted he played sloopy football and he came in at about 280 pounds whereas he was usually around 315, so what does say, he didnt commit to football, and i think his holdout hurt him

now we will see if he will play, but i didnt like him anyway, because at training camp he was too good to sign any autographs while at same time he played sloopy football and he admitted it, so im not too fond of him now

 

[burmafrd]

Marten definitly disapointed. He better strap it on this year- Houck has no patience at all with those that do not give 110% all the time.

 

[Ashwynn]

Berger has the edge in ease of saying he name.

 

[sago1]

Marten played OG at BC until his last season. Was very surprised we drafted him in the 3rd round when Doug Free was still available; luckily we drafted Free in the 4th round.

Didn't hear Mickey's comment that Marten was moved to OG cause the sound on my computer went out 2 days before the draft & couldn't get it fixed in time.

 

[silverbear]

So you are saying that Lekkerkerker is a keeperperper and will beat out Bergergerger......boy, I need a nap.

I just hope that Cody doesn't hook up with Crawford Ker's sister, if she was a feminist, she might insist on taking the married name Lekkerkerker-Ker...

OK, I don't even know if Crawford HAS a sister...

 

[Yeagermeister]

If he can't beat out Berger then we don't need him.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Spagnola said on draft day that the Cowboys have moved Marten to guard.

Wow, really? I hadn't heard that.

Makes sense, though. I'm not sure he was athletic enough to play tackle.

And Lekkerkerker is a tackle, not a guard, right? So that also fits.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

I believe Cory Lekkerkerker is going to be awesome, I really liked him when he was coming out of college and I believe he played well with Chargers even though they cut him. I believe that the Chargers got rid of some good offensive lineman.

 

[AsthmaField]

Wow, really? I hadn't heard that.

Makes sense, though. I'm not sure he was athletic enough to play tackle.

And Lekkerkerker is a tackle, not a guard, right? So that also fits.

Last year, McQuistan was moved to guard to compete with Kosier until Colombo had to have surgery and then Pat was moved back to RT (where he again played well).

Assuming all is ok with Colombo, I fully expected McQuistan to move back into a competition with Kosier this year, with Martin backing up Colombo.

However, I suppose they could let Martin compete with Kosier instead and leave Pat at RT.

I hadn't heard that Mickey said Martin had been moved either. Of course that doesn't mean he didn't say it though.

Should be interesting at RT and LG this year.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

good move moving Marten to guard. I figured it would be McQuistern, but that's probably Marten's best position.

 

[Zaxor]

So are we gonna start Lekkerkerkering names or not.... like Romoomoomoomo

 

[zeromaster]

Too bad Lerk wasn't playing when Frank Gifford was in his announcing heyday - that would have been a riot.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I would say chances are slim.....we invested quite a bit in Berger and the staff likes his skills and work ethic.

 

[rusteezcuz]

Spagnola said on draft day that the Cowboys have moved Marten to guard.

Thank you for that information. I listened all weekend, but I must have missed that. That move doesn't surprise me.

 

[silverbear]

So are we gonna start Lekkerkerkering names or not.... like Romoomoomoomo

Absolutely not, Zaxorororororor...