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Posted by jellis at 7/14/2011 4:01 PM CDT on dallascowboys.com
While most everyone has become convinced that Marc Colombo would be one of the first Cowboys casualties of a new salary cap, there's at least one reason to tap the breaks on his potential release.
Until the Cowboys have Tyron Smith signed, they would be in a real bind with Colombo off the roster. If neither were in training camp on Day 1, it's likely Sam Young would take starting reps at right tackle.
There's no more concern that Smith would hold out than any other rookie, but given the likely imposition of a lower wage scale for first-year players and an abbreviated negotiating period once the new league year begins, it's hard to guarantee he will be delivered on time. Despite worries of a potential holdout with last year's first-rounder, Dez Bryant, the team got him signed two days before the first practice.
Over the years the Cowboys have been one of the league's best at finalizing deals in time to make sure their rookies don't miss practice. However, they have little experience working with Smith's agent, Joe Panos, a former NFL offensive lineman who has been representing players for just a few years.
Given the fact the Cowboys have all but guaranteed Smith their starting right tackle job, it would seem the No. 9 overall pick has a good deal of leverage, which would only increase if and when Colombo is let go.
Considering all the practice time he has already missed, an extended holdout could hamper his chance of getting on the field this year, and seriously disrupt the Cowboys' hopes of improving on the offensive line.
While most everyone has become convinced that Marc Colombo would be one of the first Cowboys casualties of a new salary cap, there's at least one reason to tap the breaks on his potential release.
Until the Cowboys have Tyron Smith signed, they would be in a real bind with Colombo off the roster. If neither were in training camp on Day 1, it's likely Sam Young would take starting reps at right tackle.
There's no more concern that Smith would hold out than any other rookie, but given the likely imposition of a lower wage scale for first-year players and an abbreviated negotiating period once the new league year begins, it's hard to guarantee he will be delivered on time. Despite worries of a potential holdout with last year's first-rounder, Dez Bryant, the team got him signed two days before the first practice.
Over the years the Cowboys have been one of the league's best at finalizing deals in time to make sure their rookies don't miss practice. However, they have little experience working with Smith's agent, Joe Panos, a former NFL offensive lineman who has been representing players for just a few years.
Given the fact the Cowboys have all but guaranteed Smith their starting right tackle job, it would seem the No. 9 overall pick has a good deal of leverage, which would only increase if and when Colombo is let go.
Considering all the practice time he has already missed, an extended holdout could hamper his chance of getting on the field this year, and seriously disrupt the Cowboys' hopes of improving on the offensive line.
