Jeremiah_Johnson Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2793326 2 year deal worth 7million. Looks like he'll retain his right tackle spot and Leonard Davis will be right guard. Goodbye Marco "the sieve" Rivera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon_mikal Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Cowboys re-sign Colombo to two-year, $7M dealBy John Clayton ESPN.com A week after the Cowboys paid more than $49 million to add Leonard Davis to the right side of their defensive line, the Cowboys filled out the rest of the right side by re-signing right tackle Marc Colombo. Colombo received a two-year, $7 million deal that included a $4 million signing bonus. The Jets were among other teams pursuing the former Bears No. 1 draft choice, but Colomboopted to stay with the Cowboys. With Colombo under contract, Davis can now concentrate on playing right guard. Columbo's re-signing was considered a top priority of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. He re-signed center Andre Gurode before the start of free agency and then added Davis last week. The return of Colombo ends any uncertainty about the offensive line. I guess this means that the Cowboys signed Davis to replace Rivera at RG. I don't agree with the amount of money they spent on Davis, but he will be a huge upgrade over Rivera. I don't know about that last line, tnough. I still am a little uncertain about the offensive line. But at least they upgraded it at its weakest position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon_mikal Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Well hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Kenzo Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Thans actually a pretty good move by the Cowboys. SON OF A B@I## Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah_Johnson Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 By uncertainty, I think they meant "who plays where". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah_Johnson Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Columbo could've been the brightest spot on that line last year. People were collectively holding thier breath until he was signed. No matter what color goggles you wear, silver, burgandy, green, or blue, most people would be able to admit that on paper at least the right side of dallas' line just got alot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 This is exactly the kind of deal we should give Mulitalo. Smart move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 It hurts me to say this, but good job Cowboys. Colombo played very well last year, and I doubted whether they were going to get a deal done to bring him back. I thought Davis would ultimately be a replacement for Colombo, but that will not be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 At two years for $7 million its fair for both sides. If he proves himself worthy, he'll get a nice extension next offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I really wish you guys would use re-signed instead of resigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I really wish you guys would use re-signed instead of resigned. I wish the cowboys would lose every game. Unfortunately, some things just won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishOrange15 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I thought Davis would ultimately be a replacement for Colombo, but that will not be the case. I think they looked at Davis as a guy who could play either tackle spot if needed. Flozell is probably done after this season and Davis may wind up taking over and if so, then you've got a guy that's getting paid more what left tackles typically make (or will make in a year). YAKUZA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptr77 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I think they looked at Davis as a guy who could play either tackle spot if needed. Flozell is probably done after this season and Davis may wind up taking over and if so, then you've got a guy that's getting paid more what left tackles typically make (or will make in a year).YAKUZA The dallas oline should be good next year if adams regains his form. However if adams doesn't and is later (next year or after) replaced by Davis that is step sideways imo not up. I would of tried to put adams at LG just because it is more similar to LT than RG and him beside flozell would be disgusting in the run game. Great move resigning columbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4481 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Good move by brokeback nation. I was hoping they wouldnt sign him and had to start Davis at RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Good move by brokeback nation. I was hoping they wouldnt sign him and had to start Davis at RT. Exactly why this move is bigger than just maintaining the consistency at RT. We now have signed a lineman who can play RT, but whose best spot is guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Pukes didn't have to break the bank to keep him. Kind of like rubbing salt in the wound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Columbo's inability to command big money tells you what the NFL thinks of the puke's starting right tackle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Columbo's inability to command big money tells you what the NFL thinks of the puke's starting right tackle... you know poke fans don't want to hear the obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah_Johnson Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Columbo's inability to command big money tells you what the NFL thinks of the puke's starting right tackle... I didn't know you had to overpay guys to win the superbowl. If so, you guys should have what 15-20 rings???:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr4 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Columbo's inability to command big money tells you what the NFL thinks of the puke's starting right tackle... $3.5 million a year isnt small money. and getting a $4 million signing bonus on a 2 year contract is not small either. but again the hes a cowboys so he sucks attitude drops in. solid right tackle who gave up like 2-3 sacks all of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Columbo's inability to command big money tells you what the NFL thinks of the puke's starting right tackle... What a surprise. tr1 and bubba the lone Skins fans that think this wasnt a good move. I wouldve never guessed. Keep your heads in the sand. Check the Stinchcomb deal with New Orleans. Now, back to reality. Well done Jerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmd24 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Columbo's inability to command big money tells you what the NFL thinks of the puke's starting right tackle... They're leery of a guy one season removed from rehabbing a serious knee injury? All it tells you is that no one was willing to sign Colombo to a 5-year deal, which is why he didn't re-sign in Dallas after the original contract offer. The rumor is that Colombo will be extended with a big contract if he turns in another good season proving that 2006 wasn't a fluke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Now that they got Columbo, you think they'll sign Matlock? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 $3.5 million a year isnt small money. and getting a $4 million signing bonus on a 2 year contract is not small either. but again the hes a cowboys so he sucks attitude drops in. solid right tackle who gave up like 2-3 sacks all of last year. And he was a free agent TACKLE, not guard. TACKLES are at a permium in the NFL, and the NFL took a pass on Columbo. Do you have any idea as to why? He certainly could have come cheap for a starting NFL tackle, but everyone passed on him. :doh: With Davis, that side of your line will be a disaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwdj75 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 And he was a free agent TACKLE, not guard. TACKLES are at a permium in the NFL, and the NFL took a pass on Columbo. Do you have any idea as to why? He certainly could have come cheap for a starting NFL tackle, but everyone passed on him. :doh:With Davis, that side of your line will be a disaster... Do you know how well he did last year ? I'm just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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