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With the WR threats they have, I can't imaging teams stacking the box much. If they do, they won't for long if BJ can stay healthy for three weeks.
AgreeBarber may get a few more touches with jones out so you gotta bump him up a bit,if there's room to bump him up anymore
He'll be more of a game manager and will hit Witten and TO. Not sure about his arm-strength, but he won't be loosey-goosey for sure. I would think the uses his studs (ie, less Crayton and Miles) and possibly we see more of MBIII and Felix, assuming Felix's hammy is ok.
it will be similar to when Beldose played... don't expect anymore 170 yd games; but MBIII is a stud and should be fine, the drop off what be much.
Almost my exact thoughts. I think TD opps will be down as the offense will be down as a whole. But I could see Barber receiving more checkdowns, screens, and overall touches, esp with Felix out for a bit.
agreed, though I actually think Witten will be the benefactor of this situation and a lot of the checkdowns. Amazingly I could actually see his reception go up over the next few weeks.
remember when Bledose was the QB... Witten had 1 TD for the yr; JW is going to be blocking a whole lot more.
Top 12? LOL!I'm not disagreeing with you that his numbers COULD slide, but not top-12. It's not like they're rolling Gus Frerotte in there. What is so bad about Brad Johnson? As for Barber, he's the best back in Fantasy in most formats. He'll be top-5 AT WORST. Tell me who is playing better than him besides Clinton Portis, Michael Turner, and Reggie Bush (in ppr).
wow.. I take it you own him.. Settle down a bit.. I think Chase stated it best. Fewer TD opportunity's for sure going forward without Romo. & you really can't compare who is playing better as of today since he has had Romo up until this week. I think we'll have to wait & see what happens but I think Barber will see a decline for the next 3 weeks. How much remains to be seen.. & I'm not quite sure if Frerotte doesn't just about equal Brad Johnson. albeit less arm strength out of Brad Johnson..Katism said:
not sure how witten gets more targets with bj than he was getting with romo, esp considering dallas is likely to throw less passes a game... barber is the benefactor here, if there's one at all... barber will see more touches, but the offense as a whole will probably sufferunckeyherb said:
Owning him has nothing to do with it. Look at the weapons Dallas has. Witten, TO, and now Roy Williams. Minnesota has ADP, an average WR core and no TE that can compare to Witten. yeah Brad Johnson is 40-years-old but he was a pro-bowl caliber QB during his career. It's not like the entire offense is going to implode. If Brooks Bollinger was the backup QB for the Dallas Cowboys then I would understand your argument. They play St. Louis this weekend who may have won last week against the Redskins but they couldn't stop Clinton Portis (21-129-2). How are they going to stop MBIII? If Frank Gore and Matt Forte can put up top-5 #'s with top-20 QBs and minimal WR help, why can't Barber do the same, if not better with the offense that is around him?
I'm an MB3 owner but I have to see it happen. I think Portis is a better runner than Barber (maybe not in short yardages) and Wash's line is playing better than Dallas'. The Cowboys line has just not been as lights out as it was earlier in the season. Ttat being said, he has a very favorable matchup this week and should put up big numbers. I just would like to see the Dallas O line play a bit better.
barber has been seeing his fair share of 8 man fronts. don't think teams are going to play them like the vikings.witten's YPC will decrease. catches will go down, just don't see them having as many 1st downs. also they will probably have him stay to block more. especially if flozell does bad again.
I'm not too concerned. It's in Dallas and the Cowboys are beaten down and ready for some revenge. I see this as one of those games where you play your studs and they usually come through for you.
IF Johnson plays I would bench Barber.
Better have another solid option at RB... otherwise I don't see how you can. He's there only consistent weapon on offense right now.
