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May 2008
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Entries tagged with ‘Marion Barber’Group Check: Running backsThe second in an 11-part series assessing each position on the Cowboys roster (Be sure to follow the jump for analysis) … PLAYERS SIGNED THROUGH 2008: FB Oliver Hoyte, FB Deon “Cricket” Anderson UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RB Julius Jones RESTRICTED… Do your part to keep Barber a Cowboy!A diehard Cowboy fan started an online petition to prevent Marion “The Barbarian” Barber from being traded. I’m sure this will strongly influence Jerry’s decision, so please sign your name. Barber really won the fans over while running to the… Phase 3 of Tuna’s Valley Ranch raid?Bill Parcells started with the Cowboys’ front office, wooing personnel executives Jeff Ireland and Brian Gaine to Miami. Then he took what he wanted from the coaching staff, hiring Tony Sparano as the Dolphins’ head coach and Todd Bowles, Paul… Hypothetical reverse Herschel Walker tradeLet me preface this post by saying there have been absolutely no rumblings about the trade I’m about to propose, other than my buddy bringing it up as an interesting hypothetical. The deal: Send the rumored package the Dolphins want… Trading up for McFadden would be ‘foolish’So says Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, who offered some unsolicited advice to Jerry in this week’s edition of Monday Morning Quarterback. Don’t even consider making such a foolish trade. That’s right. It’s foolish. Never, ever, ever, ever pay a ransom… Cowboys Awards: Most Improved PlayerThe second of a seven-part awards series: DL JAY RATLIFF This was another easy choice. Jay Ratliff went from a rotation player to a rich guy. Ratliff earned a five-year, $20.5 million extension by filling the void at nose tackle… Give Jerry some helpJerry Jones doesn’t have Jeff Ireland and Brian Gaine around to help any more, and he’s been awfully busy watching his commercials and trying to talk Jason Garrett into sticking around Valley Ranch. I’m concerned that he hasn’t had much… Dozen Pro Bowlers doesn’t seem rightHow in the world can a team with a record number of Pro Bowlers not win a single playoff game? Well, there are a lot of different answers to that question. You can find many in Albert “Einstein” Breer’s Tale… Barber’s big plays vs. GiantsSince Marion “The Barbarian” Barber is starting for the first time this season, I figured now would be a fine time to review two of his most memorable runs. I’m thinking of a couple of critical carries against the Giants… Cowboys search for spark by starting BarberMore from Calvin Watkins on the Cowboys’ decision to start Marion “The Barbarian” Barber: The Cowboys will bench starting running back Julius Jones in favor of the popular backup Marion Barber, according to multiple sources for Sunday’s NFC divisional round… Cowboys will start Barber at RBThe Cowboys’ Pro Bowl running back will be a starter for the first time this season. Calvin Watkins reports that Marion “The Barbarian” Barber will start against the Giants, according to a Cowboys source. Barber emerged as the Cowboys’ lead… Which one was the Pro Bowl RB?Sure was tough to tell today. Hawaii-bound Marion “The Barbarian” Barber rushed for minus-6 yards on six carries. Clinton Portis, who will have to make other vacation plans, rushed for 104 yards and two TDs on 25 carries. Portis showed… Jerry’s paying for smart scoutingThe three Cowboys who are the most recent additions to the multimillionaire club are an undrafted free agent and a couple seventh-round picks. QB Tony Romo, NT Jay Ratliff and WR Patrick Crayton had to fight for roster spots when… Cowboys get running game going againAlbert “Einstein” Breer wrote about how important it was for the Cowboys’ offense to be more balanced after it abandoned the running game the last two weeks. Jason Garrett took Einstein’s advice. The Cowboys rushed the ball a season-high 37… Romo not backfield’s only heartthrobRomo isn’t the only Pro Bowler in the Cowboys’ backfield who is popular with the ladies. A female fan in the front row behind the Cowboys’ bench wore a white No. 24 jersey and held a sign that read, “MARRY… More Pro Bowlers than points?!I just came to the startling realization that the Cowboys have more offensive Pro Bowlers (7) than points scored in last week’s loss (6). Tony Romo, T.O., Jason Witten, Marion “The Barbarian” Barber, Flozell Adams, Andre Gurode and Bigg Davis… Warm, fuzzy moment for first-time Pro BowlersWade Phillips gathered his team after practice and announced the Cowboys’ Pro Bowl selections. There was a whole bunch of hooting and hollering, especially for the guys making their first NFL-paid trips to Hawaii. K Nick Folk got a bunch… Coverboys could have helpedJulius Jones and Marion “The Barbarian” Barber shared the cover of today’s game program. Jason Garrett apparently didn’t get a copy, because he forgot all about the running backs. Maybe the Cowboys simply didn’t have any confidence in Jones, who… |
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