The running backs

[5Stars]

Not to beat a dead horse, if there is one...but, I have looked around and cannot find anything about Tashard Choice.

Anyway, did he even touch the ball during the Giants game? Anyone know why he has not been given any playing time?

It seems like he is in the doghouse for some reason. We heard from him that he was going to play in Green Bay, then, nothing.

Anyone know what the deal is?

 

[yimyammer]

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199315

 

[Baileyneverfailey]

The deal is, just like every other NFL team, our 3rd string running back doesn't get touches. We forced him to get touches the first few weeks in stupid wildcat formations and stuff until Garrett realized that there aren't enough touches to go around to do that silly stuff.

We are going to get maybe 60 offensive plays a game.

Perfect world you're looking at

Felix Jones 20 carries
Marion Barber 10 carries
30 passing attempts.

Where is Choice going to get the ball? If Choice at some point outperforms Barber on short yardage type stuff and becomes a better pass protector than Barber, then maybe he gets those 10 carries instead, but until he earns it, he is what he is.

Do I think Choice could do more with Barber's carries than Barber does at this point? Yes. Do I think I know more than the coaching staff who watches both guys in practice? No.

 

[jobberone]

Choice cannot blitz protect as well as Barber. And I'm not certain he can run the ball better either. The only true advantage Choice has is his contract is smaller. This offseason they will look at Barber vs Choice.