Marion Barber/Felix Jones Fantasy News 2009-2010

HacheMan · Sep 8, 2009

Marion Barber - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cowboys beat writer Eddie Sefko speculates the heavy lifting will be evenly split between Marion Barber and Felix Jones.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We know Jones is going to get significant carries this year, but "even split" is something we haven't heard. We're not really sure if we're buying Sefko on this one as none of the other papers paid any attention to Wade Phillips talking Monday about wanting to get both the backs a lot of carries.
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FairWarning · Sep 8, 2009

Anyone have anything on Tashard Choice? Sure looked good last year.

HacheMan · Sep 21, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>RB Barber's injury not believed to be serious </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Sep. 21

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marion Barber's quad injury is not believed to be serious.
Right now, it's assumed that Barber just strained his left quad on a 35-yard run in the fourth quarter Sunday night. But judging by the way Barber went down, it would be surprising if he's not at least limited in practice this week. We'll get an update from the Cowboys today on their No. 1 back.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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HacheMan · Sep 22, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: MBIII out 1-2 weeks with quad strain </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Sep. 22

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Newy Scruggs of NBC 5 in Dallas-Ft. Worth is reporting that Marion Barber's quadriceps injury will keep him out of action for one to two weeks.
Scruggs has team connections as a local sports anchor who hosts a radio show on the Cowboys station. The 1-2 week timetable has not been reported elsewhere, though, so it's far from concrete. If true, expect Felix Jones to start and split carries with Tashard Choice against the Panthers this week. Both backs would be worth using as flex plays against Carolina's struggling run defense.
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Ft. Worth
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FairWarning · Sep 22, 2009

SJax was out 4 weeks with the same thing last year. The 1-2 weeks may be wishful thinking.

HacheMan · Sep 23, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marion Barber takes part in Cowboys practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Sep. 23

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marion Barber (quadriceps) participated in Cowboys practice Wednesday.
He flashed a thumb's up and said he feels "fine." It's a promising sign for Barber's chances of facing Carolina, especially with an extra day in between because the teams play Monday night. MBIII was seen catching passes and "moving around in a light jog" at the start of practice. He'll likely be "limited" when the injury report comes out later today, and remains questionable for Week 3.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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HacheMan · Sep 24, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Barber determined to play in Week 3 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Sep. 24

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Per ESPN.com's Matt Mosley, Marion Barber (quadriceps) is determined to "put himself in position to play" Monday against the Panthers.
Barber has shown "slight" improvement and is expected to be a limited participant in Thursday's practice for the second straight day. MBIII's push to play through the injury could be related to owner Jerry Jones questioning his toughness last season when he sat out against the Steelers with a toe injury. Keep an eye on practice updates Friday and Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com
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HacheMan · Sep 24, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Barber practices again, status for MNF unsure </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Sep. 24

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marion Barber (quadriceps) participated in a limited practice again on Thursday.
Felix Jones and Tashard Choice handled most of the reps, but coach Wade Phillips is in no hurry to make a final decision. "Marion wants to play on Monday, I think that's the key," Phillips said. "He wants to play. We were able to practice him some, so we'll just have to see." Even if Barber can play, the Cowboys could choose to play it cautiously and hold him out a week. Expect a game-time decision.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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HacheMan · Sep 25, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Cowboys lean toward holding out MBIII </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Sep. 25

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN's Matt Mosley reports that the Cowboys are "leaning toward" holding Marion Barber (strained quads) out for Monday Night Football.
ESPN's Adam Schefter adds that Barber's practice participation Friday is "limited." Dallas will go with its impressive depth, with Felix Jones likely drawing the start and Tashard Choice rotating in. Note that Jones, not Choice, received the goal-line carry in Week 2 immediately after Barber's injury. Felix executed on his first try and has a terrific matchup against Carolina.
Source: ESPN.com
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HacheMan · Sep 25, 2009

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Wade Phillips wouldn't say Friday which tailback he'll start on Monday night should Marion Barber (quads) be inactive vs. Carolina.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Barber was "limited" again in practice and the Cowboys can get away with sitting him in this matchup. Jones is next on Dallas' depth chart, but No. 3 back Tashard Choice is more of a grind-it-out runner and has demonstrated the ability to carry heavy workloads. They're both solid RB2 bets if MBIII is out.
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HacheMan · Sep 26, 2009

Marion Barber - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Marion Barber (strained quad) was listed as questionable for Monday night and Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said the running back won't be active if he can only be used on a limited basis.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Barber was at practice Saturday, but was limited once again. Phillips admitted that Barber has swelling in his quad but said he'll probably be a game-time decision on Monday. ESPN's Matt Mosley reported Friday that the Cowboys are leaning toward holding Barber out. We expect Felix Jones and Tashard Choice to handle the load.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 28, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jerry Jones: Marion Barber doubtful for MNF </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Sep. 28

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admitted Monday that Marion Barber (quads) is doubtful to face the Panthers tonight.
Jones said the Cowboys will continue to play it "conservative" with MBIII instead of risking an aggravation of his strained thigh. Look for Felix Jones to start and Barber to be among Dallas' inactives on Monday Night Football.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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HacheMan · Sep 28, 2009

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys Report: Felix Jones is starting over Choice
Baldinger says Jones will be pulled off kick returns because of his increased ball-carrying duties. It's going to be a rotation, but Jones looks like the slightly better fantasy play if you are deciding between the two. September 28

HacheMan · Sep 29, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Felix Jones out for Week 4 at Denver </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Felix Jones - RB - DAL - Sep. 29

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN Dallas' Calvin Watkins reports Felix Jones will miss Sunday's game at Denver. The Dallas Morning News is calling his injury a sprained PCL.
Jones' Tuesday MRI revealed the sprain. The Cowboys don't expect him to be fully recovered until mid-October, so he'll likely miss Week 5 at Kansas City and take advantage of the Week 6 bye. For the moment, Tashard Choice is the Cowboys' only healthy running back, though Marion Barber will push to play this week.
Source: ESPN.com
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HacheMan · Sep 30, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Cowboys expect Barber to face Broncos </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Sep. 30

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN's Michael Smith reports that the Cowboys "feel really good" about Marion Barber's (quadriceps) status for Week 4.
Smith reiterates that Barber was close to playing Monday night and wanted to badly, but the Cowboys exercised caution with Felix Jones and Tashard Choice ready to go. They need Barber now that Jones (PCL sprain) is set to miss 1-2 weeks. MBIII may be "eased" back in with Choice playing well, but we'd still expect him to receive 15-18 touches and any goal-line chances.
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HacheMan · Sep 30, 2009

Marion Barber - RB - Cowboys Marion Barber limited on Wednesday
All signs still point to Barber playing against Denver. He may be limited some in the game because Tashard Choice has been so effective, but would still be worth using in fantasy leagues. MBIII is Dallas' best all-around back. September 30

HacheMan · Oct 1, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jerry Jones: Marion Barber should play Sunday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Oct. 1

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday that he expects Marion Barber (quadriceps) to play at Denver this weekend.
Jones said Barber would start against the Broncos if he looks "really strong" in practice on Thursday and Friday. We expect him to split carries with Tashard Choice, but Barber would still be worth using in fantasy leagues. Check back for practice updates to make sure he's good to go.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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HacheMan · Oct 1, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cowboys admit Felix Jones out for Week 4 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Felix Jones - RB - DAL - Oct. 1 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admits that Felix Jones (sprained PCL) will miss Sunday's game at Denver.
He'll be re-evaluated next week, but we're tentatively expecting him to be sidelined through the Week 6 bye. Though Chauncey Washington will likely be activated from the practice squad, Marion Barber and Tashard Choice will carry the load against the Broncos.
Source: ESPN.com
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HacheMan · Oct 1, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marion Barber upgraded to full participation </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Oct. 1

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marion Barber (quadriceps) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice.
Owner Jerry Jones said Barber would start at Denver if he looked "really strong" in practice, and this is a good sign. Asked if Tashard Choice would see more snaps than the No. 2 back normally does, coach Wade Phillips answered, "We'll have to feel it out, but certainly I think that could be the case."
Source: ESPN.com
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HacheMan · Oct 2, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marion Barber probable, practices fully again </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marion Barber - RB - DAL - Oct. 2

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marion Barber (quadriceps, probable) participated 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 in fantasy leagues, even with the Broncos' defense playing well. Josh McDaniels' team, of course, hasn't faced an offense as talented as the Cowboys'.
Source: NFL.com
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