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UpdatedAug 17, 2011 2:06 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas (AP)Phil Costa is already being touted by Dallas Cowboys owner JerryJones as a possible starter, even though the second-year centerplays the same position as a five-time Pro Bowler.While Costa filled in for injured Andre Gurode in the preseasonopener and Personalized Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey could get a look at left guard, there were also twodrafted rookies who started in that game for Dallas.There is suddenly some significant youth blocking for TonyRomo.''We're just moving guys around, trying to see what we can do,''offensive line coach Hudson Houck said.It became clear when veteran starters Leonard Davis and MarcColombo were released before training camp that Dallas would haveto depend on some young blockers. Costa was already in the mixbefore the Cowboys used three of their eight draft picks in Aprilon offensive linemen.Tyron Smith, the ninth overall pick, is already set as thestarter at right tackle.Fourth-round pick David Arkin started at left guard againstDenver since Montrae Holland (back) was hurt, and still is. KyleKosier was switched from left to right guard Jacoby Ford Jersey Authentic so the Cowboyswouldn't have two rookies starting on the same side.Then in practice this week, rookie center and seventh-round pickBill Nagy got some snaps with the first-team offense at leftguard.''I've got most of them down,'' Romo responded with a smile whenasked if he knew the names and numbers of all the youngsters.''We obviously needed a few young guys to step up to really helpthis football team this year,'' Romo said. ''Without the offseason,it's been kind of a Jacoby Ford Authentic Jersey crash course. Authentic Darren McFadden Jersey White Mistakes are going to happen.That's part of the growing curve. We obviously need them to step upquickly and they're doing a good job battling every day.''The Cowboys had the day off Wednesday. There will be workoutsThursday and Friday with the San Diego Chargers ahead of Sundaynight's Premier Jacoby Ford Jersey preseason game.Costa made his first NFL start Reebok Darren McFadden Jersey at left guard Authentic Darren McFadden Jersey Black last season in agame when Kosier and Holland were both hurt. Raiders Darren McFadden Jersey After Costa startedlast week, Jones was glowing in his review, saying the undraftedplayer was having Premier Darren McFadden Jersey Black one of the best preseasons so far.''He's very good at quarterbacking, so to speak, in theoffensive line. He's quick with his reads. He's clear with the restof the offensive line, and it's a big plus,'' Jones said. ''Andthen he's just, physically, as well as technique, he's just playingoutstanding.''While Gurode returned to practice and immediately his spot asthe first-team center in the first practice Authentic Jacoby Ford Jersey after the preseasonopener, Costa has certainly made an impression.''Since he got here, he's been kind of a bulldog,'' coach JasonGarrett said. ''He scratches, claws, fights and battles in allareas, plays from the snap to whistle.''Houck said Costa has a better understanding of the offense andthe angles the Cowboys want linemen to use.''He reacts a little quicker because he's more confident,''Houck said. ''Actually, I think he's probably a little bit strongerthan he was.'''Backup quarterback Authentic Dallas Cowboys Jersey Stephen McGee found out early how fanaticalCosta was about practicing shotgun snaps. McGee recalled being in ameeting one day with Romo, Garrett (then only the offensivecoordinator) and quarterbacks coach Wade Official Dallas Cowboys Jersey Wilson when Costainterrupted them.''Phil had just gotten here from Maryland, they didn't even knowhis name probably. ... `Excuse me guys. McGee, you about ready toget some snaps?' We're just dying laughing,'' McGee said. ''That'sPhil Costa. He doesn't care who you are, if you're Jay Ratliff orwhoever. He's going to fight his butt off. That's how he plays thegame. That's how he works. He's a winner.''Costa has heard about the comments by Jones and the stories toldby McGee.While that's all nice, Costa knows he can't be content withwhat's being said. He has to keep performing on the field.''Just keep working from there, and building off that,'' Costasaid. ''You have to have an edge out there Premier Darren McFadden Jersey White to be a lineman. Youhave to be smart, and you have to be physical. ... Last year, youcome in with more the mentality that you want to make the team, andyou want to play. This year, you come in with the same idea andhave high goals.''