Gurode, Tucker could both start for the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday
Web Posted: 12/23/2005 12:00 AM CST
Jaime Aron
Associated Press
TIDBIT: IRVING — By the end of last season, coach Bill Parcells had lost so much faith in offensive linemen Andre Gurode and Torrin Tucker that he kicked them out of the starting lineup. On Saturday, with the Cowboys fighting for a playoff berth, both might be back on the first team. Their depth-chart revival is a reflection of many things, primarily the state of Dallas' line. But it's also a testament to the players responding to Parcells' challenge and working their way back into his good graces. The first thing to note is that injuries are behind their promotions. Tucker has started the last eight games since left tackle Flozell Adams was lost to a knee injury and Gurode will only get his first start of the season if right guard Marco Rivera can't play because of a neck injury. Gurode started 13 games at right guard last season, missing two because of injury and coming off the bench for the finale. The Cowboys signed Rivera to replace him. Gurode was moved to center, where he's backed up Al Johnson all season. "A lot has changed that was problematic last year," Parcells said Thursday. "He's done a good job of battling back. I think he'll be fine, assignment-wise."
Jaime Aron
Associated Press
TIDBIT: IRVING — By the end of last season, coach Bill Parcells had lost so much faith in offensive linemen Andre Gurode and Torrin Tucker that he kicked them out of the starting lineup. On Saturday, with the Cowboys fighting for a playoff berth, both might be back on the first team. Their depth-chart revival is a reflection of many things, primarily the state of Dallas' line. But it's also a testament to the players responding to Parcells' challenge and working their way back into his good graces. The first thing to note is that injuries are behind their promotions. Tucker has started the last eight games since left tackle Flozell Adams was lost to a knee injury and Gurode will only get his first start of the season if right guard Marco Rivera can't play because of a neck injury. Gurode started 13 games at right guard last season, missing two because of injury and coming off the bench for the finale. The Cowboys signed Rivera to replace him. Gurode was moved to center, where he's backed up Al Johnson all season. "A lot has changed that was problematic last year," Parcells said Thursday. "He's done a good job of battling back. I think he'll be fine, assignment-wise."
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