Phillips: Marion Barber to play in Pittsburgh

[JBS]

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said Wednesday morning that Marion Barber (toe) "would play" in Week 14 at Pittsburgh.

We'll see how MBIII makes it through practice, but Dallas didn't work out any free agent running backs early this week and appears to be counting on him. He may not practice much and his workload could be unclear heading into the game. Dec. 3 - 1:02 pm et

forgot to add the link lol - here it is for those "doubters"..

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Headlines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=133433

 

[DCBoysfan]

Very..good...very good..

 

[BigDinAZ]

If he can play... Let him play!!

 

[bigE79]

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said Wednesday morning that Marion Barber (toe) "would play" in Week 14 at Pittsburgh.

We'll see how MBIII makes it through practice, but Dallas didn't work out any free agent running backs early this week and appears to be counting on him. He may not practice much and his workload could be unclear heading into the game. Dec. 3 - 1:02 pm et

GREAT NEWS...MB3 BABY

 

[BruceWayne]

There was never any doubt in my mind that he wouldn't play.

 

[jobberone]

Well, Wade and Houck left a crippled Flozell Adams in the game against AZ, too. What was that all about? I don't think MB will be anywhere as bad as Flo was that game but is Wade too loyal to his players?

 

[Da Hammer]

I had no doubt that he would play but i still dont understand why we dont sign a backup RB just for depth. Injuries comes too easy in the NFL and to go into the stretch run with a banged up RB and a rookie well it doesnt exactly have me feeling comfortable...

 

[DaBoys4Life]

The rushing game is going to be big this week.

 

[Vintage]

Well, Wade and Houck left a crippled Flozell Adams in the game against AZ, too. What was that all about? I don't think MB will be anywhere as bad as Flo was that game but is Wade too loyal to his players?

The coaching staff probably has more confidence in a crippled Flozell Adams than a Pat McQrap and Doug Freebo.

 

[CowboyWay]

I had no doubt that he would play but i still dont understand why we dont sign a backup RB just for depth. Injuries comes too easy in the NFL and to go into the stretch run with a banged up RB and a rookie well it doesnt exactly have me feeling comfortable...

I have to agree here. Running backs are a dime a dozen in this league, we should easily be able to pick one up off someones practice squad.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

I have to agree here. Running backs are a dime a dozen in this league, we should easily be able to pick one up off someones practice squad.

Where's the next Emmitt at ?

 

[Jay]

I have to agree here. Running backs are a dime a dozen in this league, we should easily be able to pick one up off someones practice squad.

Totally agree as well. I mean seriously, Wade said that Coleman didn't do well enough in the preseason to be brought up, well.. then go find someone who can! Having one running back as a backup is a disaster in my opinion. I like Deon but as of right now he's our #3 RB--and we just can't do that. Imagine if Barber and Choice were to go down in a game? Then we've gotta use Curtis/Witten/Bennett as FB with Deon Anderson as our RB? Seriously....

I'm not sure if we're just waiting or looking for the right player but I do NOT feel comfortable going the rest of the season with just Barber and Choice. We need 3 running backs.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Glad to hear it. We're going to need him.

 

[percyhoward]

We'll see how MBIII makes it through practice...

I hope he didn't practice, and doesn't practice at all this week.

IOW, I hope the first chance he gets to hit somebody is Sunday in Pittsburgh.

 

[pgreptom]

Was never a doubt in my mind.

The man said he would play, and acted as if he didn't even know he was injured.

His heart is too big. The man will play.

 

[jobberone]

The coaching staff probably has more confidence in a crippled Flozell Adams than a Pat McQrap and Doug Freebo.

Well that truly sucks. But he still could have doubled him more. And a one armed LT just doesn't get it and it may cost us a SB. Yes, one stupid play in one game. Not sure I'm ever going to let that go.

I hope he didn't practice, and doesn't practice at all this week.

IOW, I hope the first chance he gets to hit somebody is Sunday in Pittsburgh.

In the press conference he said it all looked positive for both Ware and MB, they would practice Friday, and they would go with that. He also stated if MB couldn't go then they had to look at calling a RB up. "Someone has to run the ball", he said.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

if Portis can play with a bum knee

Barber can play with a hurt toe

 

[AmishCowboy]

The Bad field and weather are tailor made for Barber!, I sure hope he's effective.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

MBIII is the man...

 

[Nav22]

Awesome news.

After an injury-riddled year, it was almost comical to see Barber and Ware limp off the field on Thanksgiving. Seemed like we were simply doomed in '08, and I expected both injuries be somewhat severe.

Two MAJOR bullets dodged if Barber and Ware are indeed okay.