MBIII chances of making the Pro Bowl

[jchocolate82]

1Adrian Peterson MIN RB 108 18.0 670 6.2 111.7 5 73T 28 25.9 6 3 2 2Brian Westbrook PHI RB 89 17.8 490 5.5 98.0 2 27 23 25.8 4 0 0 3Edgerrin James ARI RB 156 22.3 605 3.9 86.4 4 27 30 19.2 2 0 3 4Brandon Jacobs NYG RB 57 14.2 319 5.6 79.8 2 20 18 31.6 2 0 1 5Steven Jackson STL RB 69 23.0 233 3.4 77.7 0 14 10 14.5 0 0 2 6Marion Barber DAL RB 84 12.0 479 5.7 68.4 5 54 23 27.4 5 2 0 7Clinton Portis WAS RB 104 17.3 406 3.9 67.7 5 19T 20 19.2 0 0 3 8DeShaun Foster CAR RB 97 16.2 404 4.2 67.3 1 20 21 21.6 1 0 2 9Shaun Alexander SEA RB 135 19.3 460 3.4 65.7 2 22 21 15.6 3 0 1 10Frank Gore SF RB 98 16.3 394 4.0 65.7 3 43T 15 15.3 2 1 2 11Derrick Ward NYG RB 101 14.4 448 4.4 64.0 2 44 21 20.8 2 1 0 12Cedric Benson CHI RB 136 19.4 416 3.1 59.4 2 16 22 16.2 0 0 3


I dont know about you guys but looking at this list of NFC running backs if Barber can keep playing at the level he's been playing at I dont see why he couldnt have a chance to make the pro bowl for the NFC this year. We have enough games that our nationally televised for him to get exposure and he warrants respect around the league from players and coaches. It could happen.

 

[tomson75]

Anyone care to reformat this?

 

[dallasfaniac]

My eyes!!!

I doubt he does unless he starts getting more touches. Some of those other guys have had a bye week and will be catching up or distancing themselves while we are on bye.

 

[TRUTH87]

1Adrian Peterson MIN RB 108 18.0 670 6.2 111.7 5 73T 28 25.9 6 3 2
2Brian Westbrook PHI RB 89 17.8 490 5.5 98.0 2 27 23 25.8 4 0 0
3Edgerrin James ARI RB 156 22.3 605 3.9 86.4 4 27 30 19.2 2 0 3
4Brandon Jacobs NYG RB 57 14.2 319 5.6 79.8 2 20 18 31.6 2 0 1
5Steven Jackson STL RB 69 23.0 233 3.4 77.7 0 14 10 14.5 0 0 2
6Marion Barber DAL RB 84 12.0 479 5.7 68.4 5 54 23 27.4 5 2 0
7Clinton Portis WAS RB 104 17.3 406 3.9 67.7 5 19T 20 19.2 0 0 3
8DeShaun Foster CAR RB 97 16.2 404 4.2 67.3 1 20 21 21.6 1 0 2
9Shaun Alexander SEA RB 135 19.3 460 3.4 65.7 2 22 21 15.6 3 0 1
10Frank Gore SF RB 98 16.3 394 4.0 65.7 3 43T 15 15.3 2 1 2
11Derrick Ward NYG RB 101 14.4 448 4.4 64.0 2 44 21 20.8 2 1 0
12Cedric Benson CHI RB 136 19.4 416 3.1 59.4 2 16 22 16.2 0 0 3

 

[jchocolate82]

sorry bout that guys I didnt know how to reformat it:

 

[5Stars]

I don't think so...

If he's smart he wants a SuperBowl. I hope the team is not really thinking about the NFCE! That gig belongs to the eagles...


:laugh2:

 

[tomson75]

sorry bout that guys I didnt know how to reformat it:

No worries. Kowboy's got it covered.

I think he's got a shot given his entertainment value alone.

 

[jchocolate82]

No worries. Kowboy's got it covered.

I think he's got a shot given his entertainment value alone.

Thats what I was thinking too. We all have to admit that the pro bowl has become less about overall talent than it is celebrity status in the league, but Barber has the skills thats being recognized throughout the league and NFL fan base and also getting the notoriety

 

[tomson75]

Thats what I was thinking too. We all have to admit that the pro bowl has become less about overall talent than it is celebrity status in the league, but Barber has the skills thats being recognized throughout the league and NFL fan base and also getting the notoriety

Things to consider:

1. Barber's rising popularity
2. His obvious entertainment value
3. Poor production by NFC RB's not named Peterson
4. Several teams using RB by commity now
5. He's tied for first with 5 TD's in the NFC
6. the Pro Bowl is a popularity contest
7. We're 6-1, and he's a big reason for it
8. Fan voting/Cowboys fanbase is enormous
9. Pressure for him to see more carries

Now, I doubt he's going to keep up with the likes of Peterson or Westbrook in terms of total yardage, but if he stays in the top 4 in yardage and the top 1-2 in TD's...I think he's got a shot.

We seem to sustain drives longer when he is in the game. If that trend continues (and I have been a noted JJ supporter), I think we're forced to switch roles at some point, giving Barber the majority of the reps. If that happens, I think he could be a lock.

 

[03EBZ06]

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Got rid of some stats that didn't mean much.

 

[tomson75]

After looking over some of these stats, and those on NFL.com...I love the fact that our "slow" running back has the second most runs for 20+ yards AND 40+ yards. He's second only to Peterson.

...and has zero fumbles to AD's two.

 

[dooomsday]

1Adrian Peterson MIN RB 108 18.0 670 6.2 111.7 5 73T 28 25.9 6 3 2 2Brian Westbrook PHI RB 89 17.8 490 5.5 98.0 2 27 23 25.8 4 0 0 3Edgerrin James ARI RB 156 22.3 605 3.9 86.4 4 27 30 19.2 2 0 3 4Brandon Jacobs NYG RB 57 14.2 319 5.6 79.8 2 20 18 31.6 2 0 1 5Steven Jackson STL RB 69 23.0 233 3.4 77.7 0 14 10 14.5 0 0 2 6Marion Barber DAL RB 84 12.0 479 5.7 68.4 5 54 23 27.4 5 2 0 7Clinton Portis WAS RB 104 17.3 406 3.9 67.7 5 19T 20 19.2 0 0 3 8DeShaun Foster CAR RB 97 16.2 404 4.2 67.3 1 20 21 21.6 1 0 2 9Shaun Alexander SEA RB 135 19.3 460 3.4 65.7 2 22 21 15.6 3 0 1 10Frank Gore SF RB 98 16.3 394 4.0 65.7 3 43T 15 15.3 2 1 2 11Derrick Ward NYG RB 101 14.4 448 4.4 64.0 2 44 21 20.8 2 1 0 12Cedric Benson CHI RB 136 19.4 416 3.1 59.4 2 16 22 16.2 0 0 3


I dont know about you guys but looking at this list of NFC running backs if Barber can keep playing at the level he's been playing at I dont see why he couldnt have a chance to make the pro bowl for the NFC this year. We have enough games that our nationally televised for him to get exposure and he warrants respect around the league from players and coaches. It could happen.

No doubt. The only guy truly playing better is AD.

Until yesterday....

 

[03EBZ06]

It's really surprising that as a violent runner who fights for every inch of space, he has no fumbles thus far.

 

[superpunk]

I don't know that a backup RB has ever made it. It would be a stretch, given how Peterson and Edge are playing, and if Jacobs stays healthy in a feature role he might push, too.

 

[dallasfaniac]

They usually do 3 RB and a FB right? I would say AD and Westbrook are 2 starters, leaving Barber fighting for spot #3. If he doesn't get the lions share of carries week in and week out like he did this last week, he may not make it. Jacobs is starting to put it together despite his injury, Portis, Gore and Foster have this bye to catch up or pass Barber. It will be a close race that hopefully Barber can win.

 

[jchocolate82]

It's really surprising that as a violent runner who fights for every inch of space, he has no fumbles thus far.

he has done pretty good with not fumbling (Knock on wood) cause I remember back when he was playing during parcells tenure he had problems with fumbling which was a reason Parcells didnt play him much

 

[tomson75]

I don't know that a backup RB has ever made it. It would be a stretch, given how Peterson and Edge are playing, and if Jacobs stays healthy in a feature role he might push, too.

It is a bit of stretch, but its slowly becoming apparent that few think of Barber as a backup.

Peterson is a lock barring injury. Peterson and Edgerin are the most obvious candidates to go. Westbrook could make a push if his team picks it up (and he gets isolated against Ellis): . Brandon Jacobs has been fortunate to have played against some week teams in the last few weeks, and is still splitting carries...I doubt he keeps it up. Portis is splitting quite a bit, but he's got a bye to catch up...I forgot about that. Portis has a shot.
I'd put Barber as the darkhorse, but its definitely not far fetched.

 

[cowboyz]

AD
westbrook
edge
clinton portis

 

[superonyx]

It's really surprising that as a violent runner who fights for every inch of space, he has no fumbles thus far.

I think he doesnt fumble because the defense has to go into a self defense mode when they see him coming. The last thing they are worried about is stripping the ball. They are more worried about getting their a*$es handed to them. You cant bring this man down easily. Try stripping the ball when he is running over you.