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I dont think it takes a big hit at all. I think Felix gets a lot of touches between the 20s like Julius Jones did. Most people who drafted him were counting on a time share with Barber so I dont think the news really changes anything. I see Felix being a productive RB3/flex option with upside, especially in ppr leagues
... says the guy who one short month ago was openly speculating that Barber would lose significant carries by week 8 and be fazed out entirely by rookie getting the 'lion's share' of carries by year-end, at which point Barber would ride off into the sunset leaving the job to a rookie.
But now Barber being signed to a more lucrative long-term contract than McGahee and M.Turner is a positive development for Felix Jones, and everyone else is in denial. MmmmmK.
You're a very fortunate guy Switz. Some people only get to be right when they're, you know, actually right about things.
Of course, that was all in the context of IF Barber only signed the tender. You still need to work on your reading comprehension... and stop stalking me.But now Barber being signed to a more lucrative long-term contract than McGahee and M.Turner is a positive development for Felix Jones, and everyone else is in denial. MmmmmK.You're a very fortunate guy Switz. Some people only get to be right when they're, you know, actually right about things.
Yeah, it's so strange that I [a Barber owner], keep running into you [a non-Barber owner], in threads about Barber. I'm such a stalker. Get over yourself guy.Of course, that was all in the context of IF Barber only signed the tender. You still need to work on your reading comprehension... and stop stalking me .... says the guy who one short month ago was openly speculating that Barber would lose significant carries by week 8 and be fazed out entirely by rookie getting the 'lion's share' of carries by year-end, at which point Barber would ride off into the sunset leaving the job to a rookie.
But now Barber being signed to a more lucrative long-term contract than McGahee and M.Turner is a positive development for Felix Jones, and everyone else is in denial. MmmmmK.
You're a very fortunate guy Switz. Some people only get to be right when they're, you know, actually right about things.
Pot. Kettle. Look, none of us -- not even, you switz -- knows how this will shake out. To *insist* (as opposed to speculate) otherwise is always going to cause flammable reactions because you're insisting on something that's pure speculation. Speculation is extremely valuable, but treating your pet theories like they're obvious facts when you write about them will only alienate people.As for my speculation, Jones will probably need to be a darn good pass blocker before he lines up as a 3rd down RB. He's more likely to wind up in the slot on third down early, I'd say. Does Jones have the talent to make an impact with 200 or fewer touches? Yeah, but any back with that few touches needs a little luck to get some big games going. Barber's toughness, new contract, and proven reliability aren't to be ignored. Even if you think ignoring them is easier than tweaking your opinion a bit.Well, at least that explains your delusional and aggressive behavior.
Delusional? Care to elaborate? I promise to be nice if you fairly quote my 'delusions.' Seems to me my delusions consist of projecting some increase in Barber production vs. 2007, predicting the drafting of a 1st round RB to complement Barber, and general pooh-poohing of the notion that some speedback is going to supplant Barber as a primary ball carrier. Fire away.:X Well, at least that explains your delusional and aggressive behavior.
Sort of like your rookie rankings pre draft? "I like Mendenhall #1"..."Steelers?! Mendenhall is clearly overrated. Dude just isn't very good."You change your mind every week. After the rookie draft debacle its clear you have no convictions, and you're just tossing stuff out hoping some of it sticks. So given your track record, I'm not sure why you act so appalled when people call you out. You're basically LHUCKS without the Pac-10 blasts.Of course, that was all in the context of IF Barber only signed the tender. You still need to work on your reading comprehension... and stop stalking me.... says the guy who one short month ago was openly speculating that Barber would lose significant carries by week 8 and be fazed out entirely by rookie getting the 'lion's share' of carries by year-end, at which point Barber would ride off into the sunset leaving the job to a rookie.
But now Barber being signed to a more lucrative long-term contract than McGahee and M.Turner is a positive development for Felix Jones, and everyone else is in denial. MmmmmK.
Well, there's a start. I don't think anyone said a speed back would supplant Barber as the starter. So, you're thinking anyone is making that argument is delusional in itself.As for projecting some increase. I myself am on record stating he could see 250 carries or so. But my argument is that he won't see 300+ carries.Delusional? Care to elaborate? I promise to be nice if you fairly quote my 'delusions.' Seems to me my delusions consist of projecting some increase in Barber production vs. 2007, predicting the drafting of a 1st round RB to complement Barber, and general pooh-poohing of the notion that some speedback is going to supplant Barber as a primary ball carrier. Fire away.
You pulled the last sentence out of that to frame my words out of context. When the scenario I mentioned was clearly in regards to Barber being an FA after the season possibly, and if so the Cowboys drafting a replacement if he wouldn't sign.You seem to pick phrases out of my posts to argue against what you think they are saying, instead of the whole quote. Because of that you argue against things I actually didn't state - since the meaning is ambiguous pulled out of context.
Prior to doing my rankings, and looking at much film, I asked for board opinion on Mendenhall, as a few reports I read had him ranked very highly, and I considered him suspect based on where he played.I've argued that he's probably not as good as I thought he was, due to the fact he fell so far in the draft. And I've argued that his situation is probably not the best for immediate impact. But I've never said he was a bad RB.If you are referring to this:
The overrated was in reference to him being the #1 dynasty RB, not whether he is a good RB or not. As I stated like three posts later:
Everything I say is in harmony, when taken in context.
Well, there's a start. I don't think anyone said a speed back would supplant Barber as the starter. So, you're thinking anyone is making that argument is delusional in itself.As for projecting some increase. I myself am on record stating he could see 250 carries or so. But my argument is that he won't see 300+ carries.Delusional? Care to elaborate? I promise to be nice if you fairly quote my 'delusions.' Seems to me my delusions consist of projecting some increase in Barber production vs. 2007, predicting the drafting of a 1st round RB to complement Barber, and general pooh-poohing of the notion that some speedback is going to supplant Barber as a primary ball carrier. Fire away.
However, by delusional, I was mainly referencing your attacking me for things I didn't say, for instance:
You pulled the last sentence out of that to frame my words out of context. When the scenario I mentioned was clearly in regards to Barber being an FA after the season possibly, and if so the Cowboys drafting a replacement if he wouldn't sign.You seem to pick phrases out of my posts to argue against what you think they are saying, instead of the whole quote. Because of that you argue against things I actually didn't state - since the meaning is ambiguous pulled out of context.
Is that all you have on my delusions? Switz, I'll try to be as courteous as possible in this response.
First, I did provide a link, which was to an expired article, but still the synopsis was in line with what I had stated. However, it was Parcells that said Barber was better used in a committee, not Phillips. Obviously Phillips changed his mind after Parcells left.
That was obviously when Parcells was coaching, which was a couple years ago now. When Phillips kept their roles the same, Jones starting, Barber closing, it seemed apparent that Phillips felt the same way. But I was wrong about that.
And that was true, until Barber signed. I still agree that Jones may still be the best back in the draft. And if Barber had signed only the tender, we don't know what may have happened after this season.But you acknowledge I wouldn't make the claim today, because you KNOW the situation is different now. Barber is resigned now. But prior to his being resigned, especially with the stand he was reportedly taking, and the distance between parties in the negotiation, it was reasonable to project that he may enter the season on a one year tender, and if outperformed lose the starting job. Just because he signed that doesn't change what might have happened if he didn't.
Yes, and I still think he is being overpaid. But I'm not alone in that, and I'm the only one you seem to single out in regards to it. And as for the ESPN TV report, what I reported is exactly what I heard. What do you mean I "could not support" it? It was even in line with what the Dallas Morning News reported.
It does, just as Barber being used in better run situations helped him. Just like MJD being used sparingly helped him. Just like DeAngelo Williams had a high YPC because he was used in better situations to run in. And I had prior to Barber signing stated that I expected Felix to be in some sort of committee regardless.
No, I call you a stalker because you came in here and singled out my post, out of all the ones negative toward Barber, to reply to.
I never argued that Barber was not productive in a limited role either.Why don't you state your prediction for Barber this year. Take a stand on something, instead of just criticizing others.
Well, at least that explains your delusional and aggressive behavior. 
