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[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think it's because of his high contact running style. Backs like that don't always hold up well over the course of a full season.

I suppose. But he's had the same running style dating back to college and hasn't had any serious injuries.

The thing I don't understand is there has been no indication that Barber will be the full time RB. Felix Jones has blazing fast vertical speed and is a home run threat every time he gets the ball. He'll be in the mix from the start. I'm sure Barber's carries will go up 10-15% over last year, but that's no big deal.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I suppose. But he's had the same running style dating back to college and hasn't had any serious injuries.

The thing I don't understand is there has been no indication that Barber will be the full time RB. Felix Jones has blazing fast vertical speed and is a home run threat every time he gets the ball. He'll be in the mix from the start. I'm sure Barber's carries will go up 10-15% over last year, but that's no big deal.

I don't see him being the featured back either.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I suppose. But he's had the same running style dating back to college and hasn't had any serious injuries.

The thing I don't understand is there has been no indication that Barber will be the full time RB. Felix Jones has blazing fast vertical speed and is a home run threat every time he gets the ball. He'll be in the mix from the start. I'm sure Barber's carries will go up 10-15% over last year, but that's no big deal.

Not many people thought Payton would last 5 years , " he never avoids contact " , too small too run that hard , never runs out of bounds , ect. He only retired as the NFL's all time leading rusher .If Barber can avoid taking a shot to his knee , he could be a damn good back for years ,,,, as long as he is in D , I hope he wears down in December each year . No , I'am NOT saying Barber is ever going to be Payton , he just happens to run " angry " as Payton did .