Cowboys offensive tackle Marc Colombo, right, smiles during an NFL preseason game against the Titans in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 21, 2009. Credit: AP/Sharon Ellman
One of the reasons Marc Colombo has earned the immediate respect of the Giants players is that he was in their position not too long ago. Colombo played offensive line in the NFL from 2002-11 before he retired. He came back to coaching in 2016 with the Cowboys and is now in his first year as the offensive line coach for the Giants.
“It’s awesome having somebody who’s actually been there, done that, 10-plus years playing,” Giants guard Will Hernandez said of his new position coach.