Marion Barber III, Available?

by Adam T on Feb 28, 2008 8:48 AM CST in News

UPDATE: The Cowboys have tendered Marion Barber III with at the highest level despite earlier reports. It will cost a 1st and a 3rd to sign him.

In what I would consider a surprising and completely ignorant move the Dallas Cowboys are expected to tender Marion Barber III at the lower end of the scale. A team that is interested would have to give up a 1st round.

There are many possible reasons for this move and the best one can do is speculate. It could be a salary cap issue or Jerry might be setting himself up to make a play at a top draft pick. We won't know right away though and it will be interesting to read what the media makes of it. If nothing else it just adds fuel to the rumor fires already burning.

Firstly, let me clear this up. Michael Turner is not leaving San Diego and go somewhere where he is still a backup. He wants the opportunity to start somewhere. That is not going to happen in Dallas. I would consider Turner a long shot in Chicago just due to the price, but who knows.

While I like the prospect of Derek Anderson, I would feel much better giving up a first for Barber. This is Chicago, damn it, we need a back like him.

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Hell yes

I would give up a first round for this meast.

When did Jerry Jones become a cheapskate?

by South Side Irish on Feb 28, 2008 10:46 AM CST reply actions

Do it

I like Barber way more than Turner.

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by thecubreporter on Feb 28, 2008 11:40 AM CST reply actions

I like is toughness

It's hard to say one quality back is better than another, but Barber is one "tough cookie". The Bears would be better with either Barber or Turner.

by phastphil on Feb 28, 2008 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

Crap.

The update just knocked me down. I had visions of greatness. Turner's still a hell of a runner, but I've had a man-crush on Barber for a long time. A first and a third is a lot to give up, though he'd fit in awfully well around Chicago.

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by itsugly on Feb 28, 2008 3:55 PM CST reply actions

how exactly does the trade work

if were willing to give up the picks do we automatically acquire him. i think id rather keep our 3rd rounder n get mendenhall if were looking to get a running back

by Jbasic89 on Feb 28, 2008 4:45 PM CST reply actions

If I am not mistaken

we make him an offer, if he accepts it it goes to Dallas. They have the right to match the offer. If they do, he is theirs. If they don't match it, we give them the picks and sign Barber to that offer.

by Adam T on Feb 29, 2008 7:36 AM CST up reply actions

I would do it

Marion Barber is a proven beast and giving up the first round pick to get him is reasonable. I don't know what Jerry Jones is thinking here, but hey if he wants to be stupid about it, then I'm all for it. Bring him into Chicago, I bet he would love it here!

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by diehardbearfan on Feb 28, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions