The Facts:
RBs coach Skip Peete said Barber has dropped about 10 pounds from last season, when the Cowboys listed him at 222 pounds. According to Peete, Barber dropped the weight in addition to regain lost speed. "He's leaner and looks quicker than he's been,' Peete said Tuesday. "It's noticeable. I'm excited to see what he does when we get to camp."
Reported by DallasCowobys.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
So. ... Will a lighter Marion Barber be a more effective running back for the Dallas Cowboys? Hounded by quad and thumb injuries, Barber has a mediocre performance last season. Of the 22 backs with 200-plus carries, he ranked 16th in yards with 932 and 14th in average with 4.4 yards per carry. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has sent mixed signals over the last two months, first suggesting it might be time for Felix Jones to take over as the starter and more recently indicating Barber might be the better choice. Stay tuned. The battle is on.
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