Saturday, August 19, 2006

What's Left For The O-Line?

Published Friday, August 18, 2006 7:01 PM by rphillips

Well, not much, really. The Cowboys are more settled there than you might think.

Let’s quickly go down the line, so to speak:

Bill Parcells seems encouraged by Flozell Adams’ progress with his surgically-repaired knee. That’s a good sign for the line’s most important player.

Seems like a good situation at left guard. Parcells is pleased with both Kyle Kosier and Cory Procter. Always nice to have a guy like Kosier, who has played every line spot but center.

Center isn’t settled yet, but Al Johnson and Andre Gurode rotated there last year. No rookies or injury questions at this spot. The two might even rotate again this year.

Marco Rivera’s back to 100 percent after suffering an off-season back injury last year. Nuff said.

Right tackle? Hmm…should know something soon. My prediction: Colombo wins the job in part because of Petitti’s experience at left tackle. He knows both spots and the Cowboys need a swing guy. That breaks a close tie.