FWST Blog: Barber/Stanback Holland will be active

[Mr Cowboy]

The Third Receiver
It appears as if the Cowboys are kicking around using a running back as a slot receiver. Marion Barber and Felix Jones are both good receiving running backs, so don't be shocked if at least a few times Barber and Jones line up as receivers on Sunday.

That doesn't mean they are going to be the next Jerry Rice, but it would give the Cowboys an option with more proven hands than perhaps a Danny Amendola or Mike Jefferson, both of whom they would have to pull off the practice squad.

- Mac Engel

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Kevin Burnett Update
Cowboys linebacker Kevin Burnett said he is a "maybe" for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Take "maybe" to most likely mean "probably".

- Mac Engel

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Barber talks!!
Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Marion Barber, ready to begin in his first year as starter, talked to the media in the locker room on Thursday. Barely and he said nothing really. We've said it tons of times before, Marion avoids the cameras and would rather never having to do another interview.

Here's some of his comments during a very brief interview.....

On season: "We're all ready and we've just been waiting on this day to come."

On offense: "I love the offense. Coach Garrett puts people in position to make plays."

- Rick Herrin

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Stanback has Crayton convinced
There may not be as much moving around with tight end Jason Witten as it was first thought with the injuries to the wide receivers. Third receiver Isaiah Stanback has practiced well since taking over the role with Sam Hurd and Miles Austin out.

Patrick Crayton fully believes Stanback is not bothered by the injury left shoulder and will be ready for his role as third receiver. Stanback will be wearing a shoulder harness for support all season.

- Rick Herrin

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Holland picking up playbookNew guard Montrae Holland may not be ready to start, but he is ready to play. Holland said he will be active and backup both guard spots on Sunday against Cleveland. Holland said earlier in the week he wouldn't be ready until he knew the playbook....and that likely was not going to be this week.

Holland is expected to eventually move to starter, possibly next week against Philadelphia. For now, Cory Procter is the starter.

- Rick Herrin

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[spook930]

good to hear that about stanback!

 

[DaBoys4Life]

I see Holland must have read some of my post lol

Glad to hear bout Stanback and Burnett

MB3 in the slot could be scary.

 

[Achozen]

So, what happens if Stanback comes in and plays well? Does he stay at Number 3?

 

[DaBoys4Life]

So, what happens if Stanback comes in and plays well? Does he stay at Number 3?

doubtful when Austin and Hurd come back he will go back to his roster spot.

 

[VACowboy]

All good news.

This is blasphemy, but, it just struck me...

From the little I remember, MB3 reminds me a little bit of John Riggins.

 

[dallasfaniac]

doubtful when Austin and Hurd come back he will go back to his roster spot.

Because their career 29 combined catches guarantee their positional depth.

 

[Brandon4Cowboys]

All good news.

This is blasphemy, but, it just struck me...

From the little I remember, MB3 reminds me a little bit of John Riggins.

MB and Riggins both ran thru or over rather than around. Being compared to Riggins is a compliment.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Because their career 29 combined catches guarantee their positional depth.

Stanback has how many career catches to dethrone them from their spots?????????

 

[jobberone]

Because their career 29 combined catches guarantee their positional depth.

I was thinking the same thing. I don't think Stanback can take Austin's job but they aren't far enough apart to matter much.

 

[dallasfaniac]

Stanback has how many career catches to dethrone them from their spots?????????

The question was if he plays well, something we are still waiting from either Hurd or Austin.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

The question was if he plays well, something we are still waiting from either Hurd or Austin.

Okay I still don't think one game would put him ahead of them.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

MB3 in 10 years -
"Its good to be in the hall of fame, thank you.....Goodnight"

 

[DaBoys4Life]

MB3 in 10 years -
"Its good to be in the hall of fame, thank you.....Goodnight"

........

 

[bigE79]

MB3 in 10 years -
"Its good to be in the hall of fame, thank you.....Goodnight"

Now why did he have to go and steal L.A induction speech notes:laugh2:

 

[Hoofbite]

So, what happens if Stanback comes in and plays well? Does he stay at Number 3?

If he plays well there is no reason to move him. Its not like theres a monster #3 guy just waiting to take his spot back.

If Stanback does well then Hurd and Austin should just get bumped down the chart.

 

[Hoofbite]

Okay I still don't think one game would put him ahead of them.

One game wouldn't but if he did play well in one game that takes the pressure off of Austin and Hurd to push to get back.

If Stanback does well, he will stay the #3 guy until those others are completely healed, IMO.

 

[MONT17]

I'm willin to bet the boys will salt away the game in the 4th with holland getting major playin time as we run all over the browns in the 4th. Maybe by the 4th he will be able to adapt to his new blocking schemes n have built a relationship with his fellow lineman to pull this off. Holland may play first half because we don't have anyone better. Sad but such is life in valley ranch

 

[Nors]

MB3 is potentially vastly better than Riggins. But yes both hit you in the Jaw Running backs.

 

[newlander]

GOOD STUFF: Barber or JOnes in the slot? That's just SWEET to think about. I truly believe Felix was drafted to counteract the Eagles and Giants balls out blitz happy defenses. Will it work? We'll see, but as quick as he can get to the corner......I think it will. (Holland to start against eagles? Dont' know about that one: lots of complex blitzes to pick up; hmmmmmmmmmmm......)