A Crowded Backfield
By: Rhett Kleinschmidt
Updated: August 3, 2007
SAN ANTONIO, Texas: The Dallas Cowboys have two running backs on their roster capable of being stars in the NFL. Julius Jones and Marion Barber split carries for the 'Boys last season. Bill Parcells separated the running back responsibilities giving Jones the guts of the running game responsibilities as he rushed for over 1,000 yards compared to Barber's 600 plus, but Parcells handed Barber the glory giving him the red zone and end zone carries and Barber took advantage scoring 14 touchdowns compared to Jones' 4. The Cowboys are now in a new era so will the responsibilities change and is the backfield big enough for both Barber and Jones?To comment on this story click on the icon in the lower right-hand corner.
