ESPN MacMahon: Choice knows his role, wants to be workhorse

[LowTech]

We're lucky. We have three very good RB's that are a class act.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

You run differently when you're getting 8-10 carries a game as opposed to 16-20.

True.

 

[Shneek814]

I personally believe that Barber is the heart and soul of our offense. Theres been so many occasions that he put our offense on his back and carried us to the endzone and finished the game. I dont feel comfortable saying that our other two backs have that ability.

 

[dogunwo]

Choice still keeping in touch with T.O.



October 16, 2009, 11:23 AM

By: Calvin Watkins


Tashard Choice is taking up residence at the locker closest to the entrance to the shower area at Valley Ranch -- the position formerly occupied by Terrell Owens.

The Cowboys' healthiest running back, however, is not taking over Owens' demands to get the ball more. But Choice does talk to the Buffalo Bills receiver frequently.

"We talked about working hard in practice so it can carry over into games," Choice said. "He just tells me, 'keep working hard, little buddy' -- and that's what I'm trying to do."

Just couldnt resist the unnecessary shot huh?

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't think barber runs as hard as he used to before he got paid. I think we gave him too much money. I also think he's average at best ad a RB.

I agree. Barber doesn't run as hard as he used to and is nothing but an averge back now.

 

[dbair1967]

He does have a point though, when has Choice not come through for this team?

The Denver game? Also, he had a great game vs Pitt last yr on the road, but wasnt he the one who fumbled that pitch on the short yardage play that cost us a first down?

He always makes the best of it and against good defenses.

Again, the Denver game?

He's also the most complete back out of the 3 RBs.

I like Choice alot, but he is not as well rounded as Barber as right now. Barber is the better short yardage runner, the better receiver and the better blocker. The team does feed off his energy when he's healthy.

But he should get the ball a lot more than he does regularly.

Right now with 2 of them hurt, no question.

If all 3 are 100%, it probably isnt going to happen here.

Long term I would say I'd rather see them commit to Choice rather than Barber because I do like his upside more and eventually (if it isnt already happening) Barber's ferocious style of play will lead him to breakdown, ala Earl Campbell.

 

[jobberone]

RBs are expendable for the most part. You have your Tony Dorsetts, H Walkers and Emmitt Smiths of the world then you have your Barbers and Choices. They won't last like the former ones did. Not in my opinion. But I do think they are superior RBs. All three. Just not elite. Now Jones may become an elite RB. The other two don't have the talent to be elite. And Jones may not be durable enough.

We'll see. Until then I think we should be happy we have three NFL starting quality RBs on the team. All three bring something a little different to the table. That's a good thing.

They all should be getting touches. It'll prolong their NFL lives and work to the good of the team.

 

[dbair1967]

RBs are expendable for the most part. You have your Tony Dorsetts, H Walkers and Emmitt Smiths of the world then you have your Barbers and Choices. They won't last like the former ones did. Not in my opinion. But I do think they are superior RBs. All three. Just not elite. Now Jones may become an elite RB. The other two don't have the talent to be elite. And Jones may not be durable enough.

We'll see. Until then I think we should be happy we have three NFL starting quality RBs on the team. All three bring something a little different to the table. That's a good thing.

They all should be getting touches. It'll prolong their NFL lives and work to the good of the team.

Yep, agree 100%. Good post J

 

[Bleu Star]

RBs are expendable for the most part. You have your Tony Dorsetts, H Walkers and Emmitt Smiths of the world then you have your Barbers and Choices. They won't last like the former ones did. Not in my opinion. But I do think they are superior RBs. All three. Just not elite. Now Jones may become an elite RB. The other two don't have the talent to be elite. And Jones may not be durable enough.

We'll see. Until then I think we should be happy we have three NFL starting quality RBs on the team. All three bring something a little different to the table. That's a good thing.

They all should be getting touches. It'll prolong their NFL lives and work to the good of the team.

Nice post. It does bear mention that durability is a must in this league as well. Thus far, Choice has show he has it. You can't be considered a reliable option if you're spending most of the regular season in the whirlpool. I'd like to see more games strung together by Felix. Barber has already earned his stripes so he gets the benefit of the doubt. Felix, I'm not so sure about. Yes. He's a gamebreaker... but I need to see it consistently and not hear about it consistently... Get out of the training room and into the huddle on gameday...

 

[triplets92]

tashard choice=4.52
marion barber=4.44
you=no idea what your talking about

I thought even the most simple minded person could understand what I was.....guess I was wrong huh?

 

[bayeslife]

I don't think barber runs as hard as he used to before he got paid. I think we gave him too much money. I also think he's average at best ad a RB.

I swear you people are like vultures. Barber has been the heart of this offense and Barber fights for his life to get that extra yard.