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Barber and Jones likely to miss Sunday (1 Viewer)
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Here's Choice's stats from week 14-17 last year: 14 Dec 7 @ PIT L 13-20 23 88 3.8 22 0 5 78 15.6 50 0 0 0 15 Dec 14 NYG W 20-8 9 91 10.1 38 1 4 52 13.0 22 0 0 0 16 Dec 20 BAL L 24-33 17 90 5.3 29 1 7 25 3.6 8 0 0 0 17 Dec 28 @ PHI L 6-44 13 56 4.3 18 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0Solid stats against 4 playoff teams. Great in PPR.Didn't Choice play 2-3 games last year w/out Barber & Jones...and do just fine?
Most other people are reporting they expect him to play? Schefter is the only one to say otherwise.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
I expect Barber to play. Just like he played at the end of last year. IIRC, he was active in every game but one when Choice was the guy last year. He had a few token carries to give Choice a break every now and then. But Choice was unequivicably the guy.It will be the same this week. Unless Barber isnt well enough to even be active. In that case, they bring up a guy from the practice squad, probably on Saturday. Just like they did last year with Alonzo Coleman.This is not complicated. Stop trying to make it so.Most other people are reporting they expect him to play? Schefter is the only one to say otherwise.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
i love him if he gets the start, & he better start. i lost out on my coffee bid.
3nOut
Footballguy
Not questioning you Andy, and I really think he sits this week, but CBS is listing him as QUESTIONABLE.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
Here's an article on the practice squad RB.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm...4159C4CD288988C
identikit
Footballguy
From the Dallas News sports blog:
Jerry Jones: We expect Barber to play
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones just stopped by practice and said that he expects starting running back Marion Barber to play Sunday against Denver. Jones said Barber will do more in practice today than he did yesterday.
"He did more than we thought," Jones said of Wednesday's practice. "I'm glad he's looking as good as he did. I think we made the right decision last week [not playing Barber against Carolina]."
Jones said if Barber looks "really strong," he would start Sunday. That will have to be determined in later practices this week.
Jones said backup RB Felix Jones is sore and "more than likely" won't play against Denver.
Jones said the Cowboys could activate Chauncey Washington for the Denver game Sunday.
"There is a good chance he could be up," Jones said. "We all want to see how he practices."
Jones also said that he expects left tackle Flozell Adams to play against Denver, even though he is not practicing today. He came out to practice in shorts and a T-shirt.
"We're holding [Adams] out for precaution," Jones said.
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives...er-to-play.html
Jerry Jones: We expect Barber to play
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones just stopped by practice and said that he expects starting running back Marion Barber to play Sunday against Denver. Jones said Barber will do more in practice today than he did yesterday.
"He did more than we thought," Jones said of Wednesday's practice. "I'm glad he's looking as good as he did. I think we made the right decision last week [not playing Barber against Carolina]."
Jones said if Barber looks "really strong," he would start Sunday. That will have to be determined in later practices this week.
Jones said backup RB Felix Jones is sore and "more than likely" won't play against Denver.
Jones said the Cowboys could activate Chauncey Washington for the Denver game Sunday.
"There is a good chance he could be up," Jones said. "We all want to see how he practices."
Jones also said that he expects left tackle Flozell Adams to play against Denver, even though he is not practicing today. He came out to practice in shorts and a T-shirt.
"We're holding [Adams] out for precaution," Jones said.
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives...er-to-play.html
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gethugefast1
Footballguy
Barber wants to play(after J Jones called him out last year), Jerry Jones wants him to play(see last year)...so it sounds like they'll let him give it a go. Hope he doesn't do more harm than good and cause a strain to a tear...then again as you can see I'm a G-Men Fan, so.....let the chips fall as they shall.
Holding on w/Choice just in case Barber play causes more damage.
Holding on w/Choice just in case Barber play causes more damage.
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From a scale of 1 to 10 I give this reply a -5. I get that you are a Giants fan. Although you did not say that you hope Barber gets injured. I think your reply says enough of what you "hope" will happen. And that to me, is a classless response.
texasbirdfan
Footballguy
like I said yesterday, Barber will start
Rounders
Footballguy
I agree, but I don't think he plays a big part in this game. I still think that they will lean on Choice and ease Barber back in. Just my .02
texasbirdfan
Footballguy
Possible. But Wade & Company want blocking in the backfield on more than a couple of plays...
lol....we're in the exact same boat. However, I'm leaning towards starting Choice over Barber or Jones. I can see exactly what will happen if I start Barber - he'll either re-injure himself, play an extremely limited role, or not play at all. Jones is out performing expectations, but I hate the Indy match up. Seattle could very well get killed on Sunday which will in turn kill Jones fantasy output.I think Choice is the safest way to go here. But like all things fantasy football, I could be dead wrong.
x3, but I have Coffee as well. Traded for him two days before Gore got hurt. I gave up LenDale White to the CJ owner in the league. I have Gore. We swapped handcuffs.....not a moment too soon for me.
HULLOBUDMAN
Footballguy
More on the topic from PFT:
Marion Barber should play this week
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on October 1, 2009 3:40 PM ET
On most teams, the coach gives injury updates.
For the Cowboys, the owner does. (And this is not a criticism; the more information anyone from a NFL team wants to give us, the better.)
Asked about Marion Barber's status for Sunday's game in Denver, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was rather optimistic:
"He did more [Wednesday] than we thought and will have expectations. . . . I bet he's pretty aggressive out here in practice, listening to how he responded [Wednesday] and listening to these trainers, he should be able to go. I'm glad he's looking as good as he did."
Barber was in full pads at practice Thursday, while Felix Jones was nowhere to be found, as expected.
It sounds like Barber and Tashard Choice will split up the workload against Denver Thursday in an interesting test of conference and divisional power.
The AFC West was believed to be one of the worst divisions in football before the year, while the NFC East is generally thought of as the best.
If the Broncos win, we'll be more inclined to agree with Matt Mosley's assessment that the NFC East is overrated.
UPDATE: Jones also confirmed that his fellow former Razorback Felix Jones will miss Sunday's game.
Marion Barber should play this week
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on October 1, 2009 3:40 PM ET
On most teams, the coach gives injury updates.
For the Cowboys, the owner does. (And this is not a criticism; the more information anyone from a NFL team wants to give us, the better.)
Asked about Marion Barber's status for Sunday's game in Denver, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was rather optimistic:
"He did more [Wednesday] than we thought and will have expectations. . . . I bet he's pretty aggressive out here in practice, listening to how he responded [Wednesday] and listening to these trainers, he should be able to go. I'm glad he's looking as good as he did."
Barber was in full pads at practice Thursday, while Felix Jones was nowhere to be found, as expected.
It sounds like Barber and Tashard Choice will split up the workload against Denver Thursday in an interesting test of conference and divisional power.
The AFC West was believed to be one of the worst divisions in football before the year, while the NFC East is generally thought of as the best.
If the Broncos win, we'll be more inclined to agree with Matt Mosley's assessment that the NFC East is overrated.
UPDATE: Jones also confirmed that his fellow former Razorback Felix Jones will miss Sunday's game.
texasbirdfan
Footballguy
See. This is where you guys keep looking in the wrong direction. Nowhere was it said Choice would get a split of the carries. It's just a pure guess. Jerry said Barber would start which means more than half the carries in most football jargon..
Andy Herron
Footballguy
From Todd Archer (DMN)-
"The key will be how he returns from today's (Thursday's) workout for Friday's light work out.
Phillips does not believe Barber will be as affected by the injury as he was late last season by his dislocated toe, although Phillips also said Tashard Choice could see a larger than normal role as the No. 2 tailback against the Broncos."
As far as how the carries will be split, it's a tough call and anybody's guess really.
At this point I think Barber will start but I am not entirely convinced that Barber will shoulder the load as far as carries go. There is something to read into what Phillips said above (bolded). Choice could very well see more carries. I'm just saying it's a possibility.
I also think that the Cowboys will feature more of the passing game this week. More of that dink and dunk stuff. Enough to keep the chains moving without having to rely as much on feeding the ball to the RBs. Anything to keep the number of carries down, at least for this week, in order to help protect Barber from re-injuring himself.
"The key will be how he returns from today's (Thursday's) workout for Friday's light work out.
Phillips does not believe Barber will be as affected by the injury as he was late last season by his dislocated toe, although Phillips also said Tashard Choice could see a larger than normal role as the No. 2 tailback against the Broncos."
As far as how the carries will be split, it's a tough call and anybody's guess really.
At this point I think Barber will start but I am not entirely convinced that Barber will shoulder the load as far as carries go. There is something to read into what Phillips said above (bolded). Choice could very well see more carries. I'm just saying it's a possibility.
I also think that the Cowboys will feature more of the passing game this week. More of that dink and dunk stuff. Enough to keep the chains moving without having to rely as much on feeding the ball to the RBs. Anything to keep the number of carries down, at least for this week, in order to help protect Barber from re-injuring himself.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
If the 'pokes do indeed go the "dink and dunk" route, then Choice could be huge in PPR, as I'd expect him to be the main benificiary of those dumpoffs .... kid is decent enough OOTB ...
Ridgelake
Footballguy
This is exactly why I still believe Choice is the play this week.
Rusty Syringes
Footballguy
What this forum needs is a smiley that pulls out a gun and shoots itself in the head, although 
and 
will do for now.
I'm among those who have Barber and Choice. I'd play 'em both if I didn't have Slaton and Moreno.
I suppose choosey choosers should choose Choice this week to be on the safe side.
and will do for now.I'm among those who have Barber and Choice. I'd play 'em both if I didn't have Slaton and Moreno.
I suppose choosey choosers should choose Choice this week to be on the safe side.
sdsjr3
Footballguy
Hmmm, I'm thinking of benching Grant and starting BOTH MB3 and Choice. Good matchup. I'm not buying that Denver's DLine is anything special...yet (outside of Dumervil). And with Grant playing the Minn D I'm willing to take my chances that between MB3 and TC they find the endzone twice.
Manster
Footballguy
this makes sense to me. if you are the Cowboys, why rush MB back and possibly reaggravate his injury? i see Choice getting most of the work UNLESS MB is 100%.the Cowboys have great depth at RB, and thats coming into play now. but, they are going to need more than Choice as the season goes on.
Two straight days of full practice and he's listed as probable. With Felix Jones already declared out I am starting Barber and Choice behind that titan offensive line the Cowboys have. BRING IT.
"Marion Barber (quadriceps, probable) practiced without limitations in Friday's practice.
It was his second straight full practice. Barber may only be 85-90 percent at Denver, but should get the ball in scoring situations and would be impossible to sit, even with the Broncos' defense playing well. Josh McDaniels' team, of course, hasn't faced many offenses remotely as talented the Cowboys'."
"Marion Barber (quadriceps, probable) practiced without limitations in Friday's practice.
It was his second straight full practice. Barber may only be 85-90 percent at Denver, but should get the ball in scoring situations and would be impossible to sit, even with the Broncos' defense playing well. Josh McDaniels' team, of course, hasn't faced many offenses remotely as talented the Cowboys'."
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He practiced fully all week and is probable. I think it would be a horrible move to play Choice except as a bye week RB2 or flex
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
I'm Playing Barber over Choice, I don't think MB3 was that hurt and could of played Monday night if he had to.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
I just got pretty strong word that the Cowboys will indeed be bringing up Chauncey Washington from the PS for this game. He will be activated on Sunday and play special teams, but more importantly they want his availablility if needed at RB should Barber come up lame. So no, Barber is nowhere near 100%. If Felix were healthy he'd probably sit again. Barber is coming back a week too soon.Between the two (Barber and Choice), Choice is the play here. I wouldn't think twice nor look back.
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sparkky
Footballguy
that's the way I'm leaning right now.
Wrigley
Footballguy
As a Choice owner I like this, as a Cowboy fan, not so much
morris4903
Footballguy
Thanks for the good info. Much appreciated.Andy Herron said:
Mustang Man
Footballguy
My guess is that MB3 will get few carries 10 at the most but will be in during passing downs to pick up the blitz cause he is one of the best at that. Look for Choice to get 20+ carries. JMO
Andy Herron
Footballguy
First, let's be sure we all understand the term "limitations" in the context of practice. Not suggesting you or anybody else don't but just want to be clear.In most cases, limitations are what is placed on a player by the team, not always so much an indication of a player's ability to complete a full practice. As an example, they might allow a player to participate in one particular portion of a practice but not another. If he were to be held out of and/or not take part in a particular drill or another (usually for precautionary reasons) he would thus be listed as "limited" in practice.In terms of practice itself, practices are essentially run at about 75% of what you would see in a game. So even practice can have it's limitations as far as a barometer goes.Switz made a reference to Barber's performance at the end of last season a few posts back in regards to the fact that you could clearly see that Barber wasn't the same, and I think that we'll see a similar Barber on Sunday.
