WoodysGirl;1685317 said:
I think Julius was just done in by expectations. 'Boys fans just aren't prepared to have just an average to decent back. We've been blessed to have some great ones; so there's nothing wrong with those expectations.
However, there are many more backs in this league who need to be in the right situation to be successful than there are who can excel in any situation. So while I *want* the great back, I'm ok with the two-back approach as long as it's working.
I *want* the great back. Period.
The Patriots have proved you don't need a dominant back to win, but the Patriots have broken a lot of rules. I prefer the old school.
Time will tell with Barber. I honestly view him about the same as I do Julius. He provides something different than Julius and so he has different flaws. He's not a special back, but he can be a very good one in the right situation. Dallas may or may not be the right situation for him. I could see him being gone after a year, too. I could also see him signing a mid-level backup deal to stay.
I think Barber is in his ideal situation right now. He is a perfect #2 guy in a 1-2 punch. If he's smart, he understands that.
My problem with our 1-2 punch is that our #1 punch could be better. A lot better.
Is it critical? Nope. But as we've both agreed I think Julius moves on after the season to look for a better situation, a la his brother, so it will be addressed one way or the other.