Discuss Cowboys happily riding ‘Marion the Barbarian’

[ThomasTomasz]

IRVING, Texas (AP)—When a four-year starter leaves and his backup takes over, there’s supposed to be lots of angst and questions, even more when the team seems to hedge its bets by spending its top pick on a guy who plays the same position.

Well, usually. The way things have gone with the Dallas Cowboys making Marion Barber their featured running back is among the exceptions.

Barber backed up Julius Jones the last several years, but the understudy was the star. Two years ago, “Marion the Barbarian” led the conference in rushing touchdowns; last year, he made the Pro Bowl. By season’s end, Jones was the starter in name only, and it was no surprise the Cowboys let him leave as a free agent.

Cowboys happily riding 'Marion the Barbarian' - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

[Fire Wade]

He is showing that he is not just some short yard, 4th quarter closer.