Dog Face Gremlins211 0 Posted July 24, 2006 TSN reports Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III, a fourth-round pick last season, proved very capable as a featured back when RB Julius Jones was out with an injury. Barber is a downhill runner, who maintains good pad level. He's an excellent blocker and has good hands. But he is not as elusive as Jones and has been prone to fumbles. However, HC Bill Parcells likes Barber and he's going to get at least 120 carries this season. http://www.ffmastermind.com/quickbits.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 84 29 Posted July 24, 2006 Very possible he might get 250 if Jones can't stay healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulinstl 296 Posted July 24, 2006 120 carries divided by 16 games = 7.5 carries per game. Dallas averafed 30 carries per game last year. That means that Jones will still get the ball 22.5 carries pwr game if healthy. This information on Barber makes me believe Jones' value is greater than I thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadLizard 73 Posted July 24, 2006 Well, if there are any Julius Jones owners out there that still think JJ will be a viable fantasy option this year.... I have some beachfront property to sell you in Oklahoma. All year long, JJ will break your heart, heres what will happen: - JJ will get some touches but they will be between the 20's and will never amount to anything worthwhile. - Barber will get Goal line carries or something awful like that. - Owens will certainly steal some TD's from the RB corps which hurts further. - JJ owners will need blood pressure medication by week #4, and they'll also need a REAL starting fantasy running back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mack 1 6 Posted July 24, 2006 JJ frustrated me to tears last year; there's no way I'd draft this guy as anything better than a #3 RB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozzy84 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Not sure exactly who is saying he will get more than 120 carries, but I would say 120 is the minimum he'll get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phurfur 70 Posted July 24, 2006 120 carries divided by 16 games = 7.5 carries per game. Yes but they will all be in the red zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecklc2112 7 Posted July 24, 2006 120 carries divided by 16 games = 7.5 carries per game. Dallas averafed 30 carries per game last year. That means that Jones will still get the ball 22.5 carries pwr game if healthy. This information on Barber makes me believe Jones' value is greater than I thought. Last year's carries per game don't apply to this year with T.O. in the mix necessarily. Just thought I'd point that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Negro! 3 Posted July 24, 2006 Also MBIII is going to be the short yardage and goal line back as well. MBIII will vulture Julies TDs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tampa_fan_01 0 Posted July 24, 2006 JJ is the starter until further notice. He is still a very servicable starter. Everyone likes to jump on someones jock when they have a good start, but JJ put up decent numbers when he was healthy. All the coach speak this summer has done nothing to change the fact that JJ is the starter, and MB III will get carries to keep Jones healthy. MB may end up with more TDs but in a basic scoring system, JJ will be a much more productive back.... Let the flame begin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RicemanX 20 Posted July 24, 2006 As soon as JJ gets in the doghouse again, Barber's 120 will increase to about 250 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted July 24, 2006 With Parcells at the helm, Julius, could become Julia, in a heartbeat. I can hear the News Conference already, with Parcell's digging out the "She" crack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackattack 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Julius will be motivated by all this and have a great year. Look what the guy has done is some big games. I will take his upside and get barber a sa backup to be safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
