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  • X-Era
    What this generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace
    • Feb 2005
    • 27670
    #1

    Marc Colombo released

    He is a former 1st rounder, 6" 8" and 317. He certainly has ability. Why not try him out and see if we can add some depth?

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  • Dozerdog
    In a jar, on a shelf, next to the unopened Miracle Whip.

    Administrator Emeritus
    • Jul 2002
    • 42586
    #2
    Re: Marc Colombo released

    I think the worst offensive team in the NFL cut him because he sucks.

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    • Tatonka
      Registered User
      • Jul 2002
      • 21289
      #3
      Re: Marc Colombo released

      damn.. i remember liking him coming out of college.. where did he go again?

      i guess i just assumed that he turned into a quiet but good player.
      "All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity." ~ Gordie Howe

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      • Dozerdog
        In a jar, on a shelf, next to the unopened Miracle Whip.

        Administrator Emeritus
        • Jul 2002
        • 42586
        #4
        Re: Marc Colombo released

        Was he on the opening day roster & cut this week or cut before the game Sunday?

        If the Bears waited until today- boy are they stupid. It guarantees his contract against the cap all year. if they cut him for game 1, they may re-sign him. That way if he gets hurt (again) or just sucks- they can cut him whenever and only have games that he was on the roster count vs the cap.

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        • Meathead
          Insufferable prick and perpetual crybaby
          • Jul 2002
          • 21349
          #5
          Re: Marc Colombo released

          I don't want him.

          He's out of shape, he's a slob, he smokes, and he asks the same question over and over again.

          One set of rules for all in the beloved community

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          • Jan Reimers
            Thank You, Terry and Kim, for Saving the Bills. Now, Work on the Sabres.
            • May 2003
            • 17353
            #6
            Re: Marc Colombo released

            I'm usually not in favor of taking bad teams' rejects, but Colombo (Boston College) is just turning 27 - and the Bears did give us Mike Gandy, who is doing pretty well. I think the Bills should at least take a look, unless McNally has seen enough of Colombo not to like him.
            Should have known, way back in 1960 when we drafted Richie Lucas Number 1, that this would be a long, hard ride. But who could have known it would be THIS bad?

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            • Earthquake Enyart
              Legendary Zoner
              • Jul 2002
              • 27521
              #7
              Re: Marc Colombo released

              He had a pretty bad knee blowout when he was a rookie and pretty much missed a year or two.

              That, and he sucks.

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              • don137
                Registered User
                • Jul 2002
                • 7720
                #8
                Re: Marc Colombo released

                Originally posted by Earthquake Enyart
                , and he sucks.
                Then he will fit right in...




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                • TigerJ
                  Registered User
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 22575
                  #9
                  Re: Marc Colombo released

                  Originally posted by Meathead
                  I don't want him.

                  He's out of shape, he's a slob, he smokes, and he asks the same question over and over again.

                  And he has a glass eye!
                  I've made up my mind. Don't confuse me with the facts.

                  I'm the most reasonable poster here. If you don't agree, I'll be forced to have a hissy fit.

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                  • Kerr
                    Hall of Fame Zoner
                    • Feb 2005
                    • 6656
                    #10
                    Re: Marc Colombo released

                    Originally posted by Jan Reimers
                    I'm usually not in favor of taking bad teams' rejects, but Colombo (Boston College) is just turning 27 - and the Bears did give us Mike Gandy, who is doing pretty well. I think the Bills should at least take a look, unless McNally has seen enough of Colombo not to like him.
                    Good call. He might bring good depth.

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                    • LifetimeBillsFan
                      All-Pro Zoner
                      • Aug 2004
                      • 4946
                      #11
                      Re: Marc Colombo released

                      I'm surprised that the Bears gave up on him--they moved Gandy to guard because they wanted to get Colombo into the line-up. The only reason that I can think of for them cutting him--other than for salary reasons--is that they don't feel that he has recovered from his injuries sufficiently to be able to play well anymore.

                      I wouldn't mind having McNally take a look at him to see if he thinks he is better than what we've got--and I would trust McNally's judgement on that--but I suspect that the Bills would be reluctant to bring him in unless they really thought that he clearly had more potential than the guys that are already on the team. I think the Bills are looking to develop some younger guys who they can train to do things their way down the road: Preston, Peters, Geissinger, McFarland. I'm not sure that they would be interested in a 27 year old with two bad knees unless he was someone who they think will fit into the particular type of guy that they are looking for and he is willing to buy into McNally's sytem right from the start. I just don't know if Colombo fits into that mold. McNally would have to be the one to make that call.
                      Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. And, thus it was that they surrendered their freedom; not with a bang, but without even a whimper.

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                      • mysticsoto
                        Too sober for this...
                        • Apr 2004
                        • 31439
                        #12
                        Re: Marc Colombo released

                        Originally posted by LifetimeBillsFan
                        I'm surprised that the Bears gave up on him--they moved Gandy to guard because they wanted to get Colombo into the line-up. The only reason that I can think of for them cutting him--other than for salary reasons--is that they don't feel that he has recovered from his injuries sufficiently to be able to play well anymore.

                        I wouldn't mind having McNally take a look at him to see if he thinks he is better than what we've got--and I would trust McNally's judgement on that--but I suspect that the Bills would be reluctant to bring him in unless they really thought that he clearly had more potential than the guys that are already on the team. I think the Bills are looking to develop some younger guys who they can train to do things their way down the road: Preston, Peters, Geissinger, McFarland. I'm not sure that they would be interested in a 27 year old with two bad knees unless he was someone who they think will fit into the particular type of guy that they are looking for and he is willing to buy into McNally's sytem right from the start. I just don't know if Colombo fits into that mold. McNally would have to be the one to make that call.
                        Can he be any worse than Jerman? Is that even possible?

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                        • Ickybaluky
                          Registered User
                          • Jul 2003
                          • 8884
                          #13
                          Re: Marc Colombo released

                          Originally posted by Dozerdog
                          Was he on the opening day roster & cut this week or cut before the game Sunday?

                          If the Bears waited until today- boy are they stupid. It guarantees his contract against the cap all year. if they cut him for game 1, they may re-sign him. That way if he gets hurt (again) or just sucks- they can cut him whenever and only have games that he was on the roster count vs the cap.
                          That is only true for veterans with 4 or more years of experience. He does not fall into that category, so he doesn't get his salary.

                          As for picking him up, only if he passes the medical tests. He was a promising prospect coming out of BC, but he has had some severe knee injuries that may have ended his career prematurely.

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                          • Earthquake Enyart
                            Legendary Zoner
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 27521
                            #14
                            Re: Marc Colombo released

                            Originally posted by Dozerdog
                            Was he on the opening day roster & cut this week or cut before the game Sunday?

                            If the Bears waited until today- boy are they stupid. It guarantees his contract against the cap all year. if they cut him for game 1, they may re-sign him. That way if he gets hurt (again) or just sucks- they can cut him whenever and only have games that he was on the roster count vs the cap.
                            Have you seen the Bears QB"s?

                            Yes, Angelo is a ******.

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                            • LifetimeBillsFan
                              All-Pro Zoner
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 4946
                              #15
                              Re: Marc Colombo released

                              Originally posted by mysticsoto
                              Can he be any worse than Jerman? Is that even possible?
                              As NE39 and others have pointed out, he has had a couple of serious knee injuries, so, yes, believe it or not, he potentially could be. Jerman may not be any good, but at least he can still move around. If Colombo has had more problems with his knees, he may not be able to do even that. Now, I know that with Jerman it's a close call, but even a guy, like Jerman, who stinks but can move around some has to be better than a guy who is crippled and can't.

                              I know...I know...it's close, real close.....
                              Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. And, thus it was that they surrendered their freedom; not with a bang, but without even a whimper.

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