Throwback RB

[Rayman70]

wish we had him in his prime this year , especially with Mike Weber going down. That's a bit of concern.

 

[Rayman70]

Throwback was Robert Newhouse. You have to love the Barbarian but he was too small. He had one great season

Newhouse was a rolling tree trunk. His thighs were the size of Earl Campbells. No one wanted to tackle Robert.

 

[cowboyec]

Newhouse was a rolling tree trunk. His thighs were the size of Earl Campbells. No one wanted to tackle Robert.

LOVED Robert Newhouse.
also LOVED Timmy Newsome.

 

[McKDaddy]

Favorite Cowboys player to watch post 2000. If you could pair prime Barber as a backup with Zeke and a healthy Cowboys OL, the NFL would change the rules.

You know that's right.

 

[McKDaddy]

"Want to" goes a long way. Talent is so relatively close at the NFL level, it is the determining factor.

Thanks to the OP for the reminder.

 

[glimmerman]

Fun to watch. Wasn’t fast but tough.

 

[GMO415]

MB IIII was your typical three year RB. That type of punishing runs are costly to everyone involved.

 

[blueblood70]

Being a former RB ,I loved this guy tenacity.

Marion Barber was so tough to tackle https://t.co/xXUsycRYT5
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I remember the fumbes caused by this extra effort a few big games, one was Washington game late in season for playoffs that Romo gets blamed for but MB had a ghost fumble that lost us that game IMO..he was solid but he and both Jones's should have never been starters, they should have been in a share backfield and utilized for their talents, Jerry overpaid for all 3 and had a lot of Dead money cap issues because of it..MB was poor mans Beast mode ie Lynch but should not have been starter..

 

[John813]

Throwback was Robert Newhouse. You have to love the Barbarian but he was too small. He had one great season

How is 5'11, 218lb too small?

 

[Whirlwin]

How is 5'11, 218lb too small?

Because he couldn't take the beating. Too small for the style running he was trying to do. Actually he did do it for one season. I have been training for over 40 years and size means nothing. Okay so maybe he wasn't too small but he just wasn't new house or Earl Campbell. Is that a better terminology for you. He was no Robert Newhouse. But he was a beast

 

[ItzKelz]

Being a former RB ,I loved this guy tenacity.

Marion Barber was so tough to tackle https://t.co/xXUsycRYT5
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Mini Beastmode

 

[cowboy_ron]

Being a former RB ,I loved this guy tenacity.

Marion Barber was so tough to tackle https://t.co/xXUsycRYT5
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Yea, Robert Newhouse was the same way.

 

[Runwildboys]

The best thing about MBIII was his ability to turn the momentum around on one carry, even if it was just a short first down conversion. The offense would be draining, and one of his signature punishing runs would fire the offense and the crowd up. It was fun to watch.

 

[Rayman70]

LOVED Robert Newhouse.
also LOVED Timmy Newsome.

yup, Timmy was a big back who wasn't special but he was a good north south guy who did a good job finding daylight.

 

[SoupcanSam]

Being a former RB ,I loved this guy tenacity.

Marion Barber was so tough to tackle https://t.co/xXUsycRYT5
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I thought you were gonna say Troy Hambrick

Ohwell

 

[zerofill]

Their spark dies quick... no longevity... But these types of backs are extremely fun to watch for a few seasons.

 

[Sarge]

"Want to" goes a long way. Talent is so relatively close at the NFL level, it is the determining factor.

Are you related to Jason Garrett?

 

[cowboyec]

yup, Timmy was a big back who wasn't special but he was a good north south guy who did a good job finding daylight.

excellent blocker.
excellent hands.

 

[Rayman70]

excellent blocker.
excellent hands.

yes indeed. He was athletic for a fullback. He played tightend in spots too. Good screen pass receiver too. Started at Tailback as well.

 

[Rayman70]

Newsome knew how to run routes too. He done that in college then when Landry got a hold of him, it was a dream come true. He was so good in camp he beat out Scott Laidlaw.