Barber Bruised Ribs, Possible Crack, but No Fractures

Azazel · 09-08-2008, 01:17 PM

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CLEVELAND -- Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was taken to the locker room with bruised ribs in the second half of Sunday's 28-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns and did not return.

A high-ranking Cowboys source told ESPN's Ed Werder that Barber damaged cartilage and a possible crack in his rib cage but X-rays indicated there were no fractures. While the team is uncertain of Barber's availability for next Monday night's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the source said the Cowboys medical staff believes that Barber could be treated with painkilling injections and the injury protected with additional padding that wo

ESPN - Source: Cowboys think Barber may be able to play with injury - NFL

**Fire Wade** · 09-08-2008, 04:18 PM

Good thing we have Felix and Choice.

StevenSD · 09-08-2008, 04:30 PM

If LT can play with crack ribs, I 100% believe Barber can.

**Fire Wade** · 09-08-2008, 05:04 PM

They plan on giving him shots, so I doubt he won't play,

myshkingfh · 09-08-2008, 06:17 PM

Well, I don't doubt he won't not play, so not there!

09-08-2008, 04:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fire Wade MB3, Cat, and Choice Team Leader Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St.Pauls, NC Posts: 8,158 vCash: 18172 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Good thing we have Felix and Choice. __________________ "Trust me, that is the best team we played, the Cowboys," Strahan said. RIP Jagman

09-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
StevenSD 1 Time All-Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,467 vCash: 24 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	If LT can play with crack ribs, I 100% believe Barber can. __________________ WHY NOT?

09-08-2008, 05:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fire Wade MB3, Cat, and Choice Team Leader Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St.Pauls, NC Posts: 8,158 vCash: 18172 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	They plan on giving him shots, so I doubt he won't play, __________________ "Trust me, that is the best team we played, the Cowboys," Strahan said. RIP Jagman

09-08-2008, 06:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
myshkingfh Annual All-Pro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ashland, OR Posts: 3,466 vCash: 1300	Well, I don't doubt he won't not play, so not there! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm not here to cause no trouble.

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