In the greater scheme of things if you want to have a balance offense you need to be able to run the ball on a consistent basis. The Dallas Cowboys actually have three good running backs in Marion barber, Tashard Choice, and Felix Jones. The biggest problem is at fullback. No matter what team you go to that runs the ball well or has in the past you will notice one thing and that is a good blocking fullback. Lorenzo Neal was one of the great ones and the Cowboys have had some Scott Laidlaw, Robert Newhouse just to name a few as there were many.
Right now if you look at Felix Jones and Marion barber they are close in rushing yardage which is great, but in reality a good blocking fullback would give them even more yardage. There are other reasons why you need a good blocking fullback besides running the ball. They help pick up blitzes and are great receivers usually out of the backfield when called upon. If you look at some of the teams that over the years have run the ball extremely well they usually have a great fullback leading the way.
This leads me to the choice between Felix Jones and Marion Barber. I think it is time the Dallas Cowboys stand up and make a decision about one of these guys. Who is going to be the back of the future for you. I feel both are talented, but rarely does a two back set ever work in the NFL. Trading one away to get help in other areas on the team would be my choice. The Dallas Cowboys have to make a choice soon between the two. personally I am leaning to Marion Barber and his style of running. No matter which back the Cowboys choose they still need to get a proved blocking back to lead the way for them.
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