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Hamlin's replacement is to be determined
November 16, 2009, 2:04 PM
By: Tim MacMahon
IRVING, Texas -- The Cowboys have a few candidates who can fill in for Ken Hamlin for the next two to four weeks, the time it's expected to take for him to recover from an ankle sprain.
They could go with Alan Ball, who was primarily a cornerback until this season. Or they could go with Pat Watkins, a special teams star who has struggled when pushed into duty at safety. Or they could rely on rookie Michael Hamlin, who is expected to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
"We've got until Wednesday to start working on it," Wade Phillips said. "Then we could work different guys."
Ball, who is undersized at 188 pounds, seemed to establish himself as the third safety during training camp and the preseason. However, he's also the team's fourth cornerback, meaning he has to play cornerback in the nickel packages if Terence Newman, Mike Jenkins or Orlando Scandrick is injured.
Mike Hamlin, who has been inactive since recovering from a broken wrist, and Watkins don't cover nearly as well as Ball. But strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh is capable of handling increased coverage responsibilities, secondary coach Dave Campo said.
"In quite a bit of our stuff, we were dropping [Ken] Hamlin down as kind of a robber or whatever," Campo said. "[Sensabaugh] was playing center field. They're all interchangeable."
Hamlin has not been a playmaker since his Pro Bowl campaign in 2007. But he is considered the leader of the secondary.
"He's the general back there, as far as the communication," linebacker Bradie James said. "We missed him even in this game, but it's better when you have a whole week to prepare, when you know he's not going to be in there."
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Cowboys not ready to commit to Free at RT
November 16, 2009, 1:34 PM
By: Tim MacMahon
IRVING, Texas -- Doug Free replaced Marc Colombo in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, but that doesn't necessarily mean Free will be the long-term fill-in while the veteran right tackle recovers from ankle surgery and a broken fibula.
Coach Wade Phillips said the coaching staff wanted to discuss the situation before deciding on Colombo's replacement. Phillips said the Cowboys might not commit to a starter at right tackle until later in the week after working different players at the position.
The 6-6, 313-pound Free, who was the only active backup tackle Sunday, has worked mostly at left tackle.
"He did fine," Phillips said. "He didn't hurt us."
Pat McQuistan (6-6, 317), a four-year veteran who has been inactive for every game this season, practices at right tackle on the scout team. Moving Pro Bowler Leonard Davis over from right guard is another option. Cory Procter or Montrae Holland would replace Davis in that scenario.
The coaches have to determine whether it's worth making changes at two positions to fill one spot. They might also want to weigh Davis' lack of comfort with playing right tackle, which he did for one season with the Arizona Cardinals.
"I can play left tackle easier than I can play right tackle," Davis said when asked about the possibility of moving over to replace Colombo.
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Hamlin to miss 2-4 weeks with high ankle sprain
November 16, 2009, 12:48 PM
By: ESPNDallas.com
Dallas Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin suffered a high ankle sprain Sunday against Green Bay and will miss 2-4 weeks, coach Wade Phillips said Monday.
November 16, 2009, 2:04 PM
By: Tim MacMahon
IRVING, Texas -- The Cowboys have a few candidates who can fill in for Ken Hamlin for the next two to four weeks, the time it's expected to take for him to recover from an ankle sprain.
They could go with Alan Ball, who was primarily a cornerback until this season. Or they could go with Pat Watkins, a special teams star who has struggled when pushed into duty at safety. Or they could rely on rookie Michael Hamlin, who is expected to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
"We've got until Wednesday to start working on it," Wade Phillips said. "Then we could work different guys."
Ball, who is undersized at 188 pounds, seemed to establish himself as the third safety during training camp and the preseason. However, he's also the team's fourth cornerback, meaning he has to play cornerback in the nickel packages if Terence Newman, Mike Jenkins or Orlando Scandrick is injured.
Mike Hamlin, who has been inactive since recovering from a broken wrist, and Watkins don't cover nearly as well as Ball. But strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh is capable of handling increased coverage responsibilities, secondary coach Dave Campo said.
"In quite a bit of our stuff, we were dropping [Ken] Hamlin down as kind of a robber or whatever," Campo said. "[Sensabaugh] was playing center field. They're all interchangeable."
Hamlin has not been a playmaker since his Pro Bowl campaign in 2007. But he is considered the leader of the secondary.
"He's the general back there, as far as the communication," linebacker Bradie James said. "We missed him even in this game, but it's better when you have a whole week to prepare, when you know he's not going to be in there."
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Cowboys not ready to commit to Free at RT
November 16, 2009, 1:34 PM
By: Tim MacMahon
IRVING, Texas -- Doug Free replaced Marc Colombo in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, but that doesn't necessarily mean Free will be the long-term fill-in while the veteran right tackle recovers from ankle surgery and a broken fibula.
Coach Wade Phillips said the coaching staff wanted to discuss the situation before deciding on Colombo's replacement. Phillips said the Cowboys might not commit to a starter at right tackle until later in the week after working different players at the position.
The 6-6, 313-pound Free, who was the only active backup tackle Sunday, has worked mostly at left tackle.
"He did fine," Phillips said. "He didn't hurt us."
Pat McQuistan (6-6, 317), a four-year veteran who has been inactive for every game this season, practices at right tackle on the scout team. Moving Pro Bowler Leonard Davis over from right guard is another option. Cory Procter or Montrae Holland would replace Davis in that scenario.
The coaches have to determine whether it's worth making changes at two positions to fill one spot. They might also want to weigh Davis' lack of comfort with playing right tackle, which he did for one season with the Arizona Cardinals.
"I can play left tackle easier than I can play right tackle," Davis said when asked about the possibility of moving over to replace Colombo.
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Hamlin to miss 2-4 weeks with high ankle sprain
November 16, 2009, 12:48 PM
By: ESPNDallas.com
Dallas Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin suffered a high ankle sprain Sunday against Green Bay and will miss 2-4 weeks, coach Wade Phillips said Monday.
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Colombo Might Be Able To Return
Posted by jellis at 11/16/2009 12:36 PM CST on truebluefanclub.com
Right tackle Marc Colombo has a high ankle sprain and a fractured fibula in his left leg, which is expected to put him out at least six weeks.
If the Cowboys qualify for the playoffs, there's a chance he could return, a team trainer said. The high ankle sprain, which Colombo is undergoing surgery on today, is similar to the one Terrell Owens suffered while with the Eagles in 2004, but was able to rehab from and return in time for Philadelphia's appearance in the Super Bowl.
The fractured fibula is expected to heal on its own in roughly six weeks.
More on Colombo's status in Wade Phillips' 12:45 p.m. (CST) press conference on DallasCowboys.com.
Buehler Bothered By Toe Injury
Posted by nickeatman at 11/16/2009 1:14 PM CST on truebluefanclub.com
If the injuries weren’t enough from Sunday’s game, now it appears that kicker David Buehler has a bruised pinky toe on his right foot. He suffered the injury while covering a punt.
Head coach Wade Phillips said the team is aware of the injury, which occurred when the rookie was stepped on during the play.
Buehler was noticeably limping in the locker room on Monday and said it’s a painful injury. There’s a good chance he could have an MRI to check for a fracture.
While Buehler is right-footed, he said the injury would’ve been worse on his left plant foot.
If for some reason he doesn’t play, the Cowboys would at least have Nick Folk to handle the kickoffs.
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Posted by jellis at 11/16/2009 12:36 PM CST on truebluefanclub.com
Right tackle Marc Colombo has a high ankle sprain and a fractured fibula in his left leg, which is expected to put him out at least six weeks.
If the Cowboys qualify for the playoffs, there's a chance he could return, a team trainer said. The high ankle sprain, which Colombo is undergoing surgery on today, is similar to the one Terrell Owens suffered while with the Eagles in 2004, but was able to rehab from and return in time for Philadelphia's appearance in the Super Bowl.
The fractured fibula is expected to heal on its own in roughly six weeks.
More on Colombo's status in Wade Phillips' 12:45 p.m. (CST) press conference on DallasCowboys.com.
Buehler Bothered By Toe Injury
Posted by nickeatman at 11/16/2009 1:14 PM CST on truebluefanclub.com
If the injuries weren’t enough from Sunday’s game, now it appears that kicker David Buehler has a bruised pinky toe on his right foot. He suffered the injury while covering a punt.
Head coach Wade Phillips said the team is aware of the injury, which occurred when the rookie was stepped on during the play.
Buehler was noticeably limping in the locker room on Monday and said it’s a painful injury. There’s a good chance he could have an MRI to check for a fracture.
While Buehler is right-footed, he said the injury would’ve been worse on his left plant foot.
If for some reason he doesn’t play, the Cowboys would at least have Nick Folk to handle the kickoffs.
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