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Marion Barber X-Rays


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Cowboys | Barber injury update

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 17:08:23 -0700

 

Updating a previous report, Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the X-rays done on the bruised ribs of Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III (ribs) were negative. The Cowboys are optimistic that Barber will be able to play Week 2.

 

Per KFFL

 

Hopefully this report is correct. Jones looked great, but Barber brings some toughness, particularly in the short yardage situations and pass blocking that would be missed if is unable to go.

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Marion Barber, RB DAL

News: Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was taken to the locker room with bruised ribs in the second half of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns and didn't return. He rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries in helping the Cowboys build a 21-7 halftime lead and also had three catches for 21 yards. He had five carries in the third quarter before leaving the game. Coach Wade Phillips said afterwards he's a "little worried" about Barber's injury but wouldn't speculate on the severity or if the running back will be ready for Philadelphia in Week 2.

Analysis: The worst part of the injury is that Barber left on a scoring drive and saw rookie Felix Jones punch in a 11-yard touchdown that could have been his. The Cowboys had a comfortable lead in the fourth quarter, so there was no need to force Barber back in the game. In the first half, he looked like the same punishing running back he was last year, only without Julius Jones around to siphon carries. Jones looked good enough in the second half that he could have earned himself more looks in Week 2, but Barber remains the top guy in Dallas. Consider him a must-start if he's healthy enough to play, but you will obviously want to monitor him over the week. The fact the head coach is worried is never a good sign.

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