Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

marion barber will play

speedy233

By speedy233,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

speedy233 Newbie

speedy233

Posted
Posted

Marion Barber writes on his blog tonight that he will play Monday night against the Carolina Panthers at Cowboys Stadium.

It’s always good to have guys that can step in and play well when needed. Felix Jones and Tashard Choice are both really good backs. But my leg feels good and I’ll be good to go next week.

This can only help the Cowboys in a crucial game against the 0-2 Panthers. If the Panthers turn 0-3, they fall far behind early in any playoff run. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are trying to keep pace with the Eagles and Giants in their own division.

Barber led the Cowboys in rushing Sunday night, a game in which the Cowboys gained 257 yards rushing.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mesmer Newbie

Mesmer

Posted
Posted

Jeopardizing Barber's health by putting him in, when they have two more than capable backs behind him is completely idiotic.

I think it's more of Barber saying he will play than the coaching staff confirming that he will. Either way, if he does, I don't expect him to get more than 5 to 8 touches.

And, either way, we've still got to deal with a talented backfield.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
rayzor Grand Master

rayzor

Posted
Posted

barber could end up getting hurt worse if he plays. considering how early in the season it is it would be stupid for him to play.

but...from jerrah's POV, MNF in the new home having a 2nd loss is a must not happen. this would be monumentally embarrassing for the cowboys to lose this game. i can see from that perspective this game being as important as a wild card game.

whoever loses this game will have set the tone for the rest of the year. i think the cowboys are actually more fragile than the panthers right now. the panthers are at the bottom and can really only go up. the cowboys are on a cliff looking down. i have more faith in the panthers being able to climb out of the pit than the cowboys.

TO sent out a tweet sunday night that said "Dallas just found out they had a T.R. problem not a T.O problem !!"

i hope we can capitalize on that before they capitalize on our mistakes.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
cgarsmoker Newbie

cgarsmoker

Posted
Posted

I was staring to feel a little better about our chances on Monday until I read this little Odds and Ends tidbit from Carl Banks:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AmiykgXbSFNeCb5XGqbxsjRDubYF?slug=jc-directsnap091509&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

• While the Patriots may not be fast, they are among the best tacklers in the league, a point made by former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks. “It’s almost the exception instead of the rule,” Banks said, lamenting the fact that so many teams exhibit such poor technique these days. “It’s only going to get better when the coaching gets better. You can see that some teams make it a point of emphasis, even if they don’t hit in practice like we used to. Pittsburgh, Baltimore, the Parcells teams like Miami and New England. But that’s about it … last year, I was shocked with how many tackles I saw Indianapolis miss because of poor technique.”

Yes that was our DC at Indy last year and Fox must not have looking at that same game tape I guess. I'm hoping for a win, but sadly expect a beat down.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • carpanfan96
      Another Win

      By carpanfan96 · Posted

      Kalkbrenner and Sion James received regular contracts and not two ways, so the Hornets have some work to do to cut the roster size down. 
    • kungfoodude
      Off Season Thread

      By kungfoodude · Posted

      Gustavsson would be insane. I think we would have to break the bank to afford that move. Which, I don't think is necessarily a bad idea. Ultimately, Freddie isn't likely to be around more than a couple of seasons more. We can all agree that unless they have a fleet of sports psychologists working on Kochetkov, he will never be capable of getting his head on straight enough to compete.
    • MillionDollarCam
      Off Season Thread

      By MillionDollarCam · Posted

      I originally hated the Miller deal but with the cap projected to rise nearly $10M next season the Canes struck some pretty good deals between Miller and Ehlers. Most of the team is locked in for the next few years. Nikishin will need an extension probably in the $6M AAV range. And Blake will need one if we don’t move him. Personally I’d move Blake, picks, and any prospect not named Nikishin/Nadeau/Artamonov for McTavish as I don’t see any any of the big time players moving teams next year. Realistically the Hurricanes should just target Gustavsson next year to fix the goal tending issue. But I’m all for moving Blake, picks, and prospects for McTavish this year. Ehlers - Aho - Jarvis Svechnikov - McTavish - Stankoven Martinook - Staal - Carrier Hall - Kotkaniemi - Robinson Jost - Jankowski Slavin - Miller Nikishin - Chatfield Gostisbehere - Walker Reilly Andersen Kochetkov I’d do Blake, Felix-Unger-Sorum, and 27 2nd for McTavish.
×
×
  • Create New...