The Facts: Owner/general manager Jerry Jones had previously stated the concern that using Barber as a starter might limit his effectiveness at the end of games. Jones said in March that the Cowboys were considering making Felix Jones the starter. However, Jones strongly hinted Tuesday that Barber's starting job is secure.

Diehards Line:"I know this: He looks quicker," Jones said at the NFL owners' meetings. "I think that is going to make him even more effective. He's just in great shape. He looks as good out here just in these initial practices as I've seen him look in his career. You could easily go from there and look at what his role might be, and it'd certainly be on par with anything he's done. ..." An interesting development -- especially given the reports late last month (including one by ESPN's Chris Mortensen no less) indicating that Felix Jones had taken over the top spot. ... We'll go ahead and remind you it's still May, meaning there's plenty of time to get things sorted out. Stay tuned.