Zack Bronson is marking his first full season with the Cowboys after having come on board last spring. He will be working with the defensive backfield, mainly with the safeties.

Bronson is a former McNeese State all-American and MVP who was also a standout safety in the NFL for eight seasons. He played seven years with San Francisco and one season with St. Louis before retiring in 2005.

During his career at McNeese, Bronson led the team in pass interceptions three straight years and intercepted 19 passes. In 1993 he intercepted nine pases and returned them a school and conference record 253 yards. He also played on two conference championship teams and in three NCAA playoffs.

Year at McNeese: first (joined in spring of 2006)

Age: 32, born January 28, 1974

High School: Jasper (TX), 1993

College: McNeese State

High School Athletics: all-state as defensive back and all-district as wide receiver...ran two KOs back for tds...all-state in track

College Athletics: four letters; team MVP; all-American; all-conference; all-Louisiana; 19 career pass interceptions; played in Blue-Gray game; four time all-SLC (one of only five in history of league)

Professional Career: eight years in the NFL (San Francisco, seven years; St. Louis, one year); 19 career pass interceptions; team record 97 yard pass interception return td; played in NFC championship game

Married: wife is Ericka

Children: Jordan, Devin