It seems at this juncture that Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones is so enamoured with Arkansas' running back Darren McFadden that he's prepared to offer soon to be free agent running back Marion Barber for the prized asset , McFadden. While there's no denying that the running back is a great talent. It's got to be said that at this juncture what we've seen from McFadden though great can't allude to greatness in the NFL.
Cowboys' running back Marion Barber seen here in the divisional playoff game against the New York Giants. The Giants won the game 21-17 and would go on to also defeat the Packers in the NFC championship game. picture courtesy of getty images/ Ronald Martinez ........
With the Miami Dolphins having the first pick in the upcoming draft and Bill Parcells' wish to rebuild the franchise through the draft and free agency. It's being mentioned that Jones is intent on getting a deal as soon as possible. Barber a proven talent and Pro Bowler would give the Dolphins legitimacy as a running team with him there to complement the talents of Ronnie Brown. But knowing Jones penchant for his alma mater and everything that's said to come out of Arkansas. One has to wonder if his gamble is worth it ? This isn't Herschel Walker you're intent on trading and what you're getting in return is merely based on potential. And potential as deemed by what it's meant to represent in this day and age doesn't always equate to what one ends up desiring.
Arkansas' running back Darren McFadden seen here playing against University of Tennessee. picture courtesy of sport yahoo.com/ncaafb/arkansas...........
For Jones this seems to be a gamble that he's prepared to make and for Parcells. He may well appear only too willing to acquiesce to his former boss's wishes. For Parcells and the Dolphins in getting Barber it'd appear to be a no brainer. And added to the fact that they can move down in the draft and supplement their roster with a feastful of picks would seem to put them in a far better position than they could have ever envisioned.
Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones seen here on the sidelines of Cowboys' game at Texas Stadium. picture courtesy of assets.espn.com/nfl/dallascowboys
And whilst it can be said Jones' desire is to bring his team back to the summit of the NFL. A position now occupied by the New England Patriots. His willingness to do things that he believes to right for the franchise even if it may not be what's desired by his coaching staff doesn't appear to faze Jones. As owner he has the final say in all roster moves. The acquisition of Barber whilst great for fans doesn't seem expedient financially or wise . It can be said that the franchise's needs go way beyond the need of a running back. They've needs in other areas that certainly need to be addressed. McFadden as the presumed number one pick in the upcoming draft will no doubt desire a considerable financial package. And judging by the going sums that've been paid out for prized first rounders. It'd be fair to say that a sum upwarsds of $40m to $50m won't be out of the question when it comes his signing. A signing bonus in excess of $30m doesn't seem to be out of the question . Barber could well be signed for far less and he's a proven commodity. But his present status comes into question as it does seem that Jones' desires lay elsewhere and Barber isn't a part of it.
Cowboys' head coach Wade Phillips . picture courtesy of dallascowboys.com/nfl/wadephillips .............
In Jerry's world everything is secondary and his wishes are that of a team that's a winning one and the prized asset is an NFL championship. He's prepared to move heaven and earth to achieve that even if it means that he's being questioned as to his asuteness when it comes to player personnel decisions. It appears that on the surface his coaching staff aren't prepared to question him at this juncture. Wade Phillips and his head assistant Jason Garrett no doubt value Jones' judgement. But who's actually running this team ? Jones' meddlesome ways seems to have unnerving nature for many who've worked for him. And the list of coaches in Dallas over the last decade seems to bare this out.
Cowboys' offensive coordinator Jason Garrett who with Wade garnered the Cowboys a playoff berth this year only to be unceremoniously dumped out in the divisional playoff game by the New York Giants. picture courtesy of getty images/ Ronald Martinez ...............
Jones' wish is to place his franchise at the pinnacle of success and it means dethroning the ever present New England Patriots. What Jerry seems not to be acknowledging is that from within the Patriots are a well ran organization and there coaches and hierarchy work together . Here in Jerry's world it appears that a dictatorship is at work and it's no different than that of a third world dictatorship. What he says goes and no one questions his authority even when he's wrong. In doing so one tends to suffer the consequences of questioning his authority. You're shown the door in a none to welcoming way.
Cowboys' wide receiver looks up at the scoreboard reflecting on perhaps what might've been after the loss to the New York Giants. picture courtesy of ap/photo/Donna McWilliams .............
For the Cowboys this season has been an unfulfilling and I'd dare say that come draft day it could well be another one of missed opportunities ?
Born in the UK of Caribbean parentage and having lived in the US for the last 15 years. A keen martial artist (Black Belt 2nd degree in karate. I also practice savate , tae - kwondo ) College Grad BA's in Econ and Int' Fin. Served five years in the British military. I've gotten use to the American way of life and the language. The women on the other hand, that's something else ! Sports is my great passion along with music and the movies. However I feel that having resided here for all this time , I still somewhat miss the land of my birth. That being said I 'love this great country and all that it has afforded me' An avid Pats and Spurs' fan. Soccer Chelsea ,
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