Marion Barber
Tim MacMahon, writing for ESPN Dallas, put up a very nice article detailing the Dallas Cowboys running back situation.
One thing, I, and everyone else, took out of it was this: Unless things change dramatically, Marion Barber is still the Cowboys starting running back.
In fact, owner Jerry Jones had this to say about Barber (from the article):
“I know this: He looks quicker,” Jones said at the NFL owners’ meetings. “I think that is going to make him even more effective. He’s just in great shape. He looks as good out here just in these initial practices as I’ve seen him look in his career. You could easily go from there and look at what his role might be, and it’d certainly be on par with anything he’s done.”
Yeah, I think Marion’s got what we all want: job security.
Now, there’s no question ‘backup’ Felix Jones will get his touches, and he can probably count on Barber missing some game time. Should he shows he’s wearing down, or on the verge of injury, Jones and Tashard Choice would fill-in; probably without a drop-off in production.
If MBIII can stay healthy, I like his chances at notching his first 1,000+ (rushing) yard season, including a nice amount of TD’s. Something like 1120 yards, with twelve touchdowns.
Then again, that’s a big if.
