Dallas Cowboys 2011 NFL Draft: Roy Helu Jr., Filling Marion Barber’s Roster Spot

March 6, 2011   ·   Freddy Blair   ·   Jump to comments

While most analysts and fans alike expect the Cowboys to spend the 2011 NFL Draft rebuilding an aging offensive line and a depleted defensive secondary, there are still issues in the offensive backfield that must be addressed for 2011.
Marion Barber's tenure in Dallas has been a bitter disappointment, and the Cowboys cannot afford to continue to feed him the ball if they wish to jump start their offense. Barber's struggles to produce in Dallas hurt the entire team, not just his own stats, and it's time for Jerry Jones to cut his losses and send Barber on his way.   
In 2011, Tashard Choice should become the starter, and Felix Jones should be the guy with 12-15 carries per game so that his explosiveness can be managed in a way so as to prevent the injuries that have repeatedly sidelined him since his rookie season in 2008
While most expect the Cowboys to either trade or simply release Barber this off-season, there will still be a need to find that thir...

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