Cowboys looking to deal Barber for the #1 pick??

Vinny · 01-29-2008, 02:31 PM

ESPN's Chris Mortensen suggested during a special edition of Sunday NFL Countdown that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is eyeing the possibility of swinging a trade with the Dolphins for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft.

Such a deal would allow the 'Boys to bag running back Darren McFadden, who played college football at Jones' alma mater of Arkansas.

Per Mort, any such deal would have to include the rights to Cowboys running back Marion Barber, who is slated to be a restricted free agent. To make it happen, the Cowboys would have to work out a sign-and-trade deal before Barber gets a chance to ink an offer sheet that would force the Cowboys to match the terms or let him go in exchange for compensation. Thus, the safest bet for the 'Boys would be to tender Barber at the highest possible level, which would force any team that signs him to give up a first-round pick and a third-round pick. Those extra picks then could be used to sweeten the pot for the top spot in the draft.

This would be a great move by Miami! Marion Barber and Ronnie Brown would give the Dolphins one of the most powerful one-two punches in the league and would alone make them a threat in the AFC. Not to mention Parcells could get more weapons with the no.22 and 28 picks from Dallas.

Jones covets McFadden, and it seems he is willing to do whatever is necessary to get him.

Patronus · 01-29-2008, 03:53 PM

I don't see any chance that the Cowboys would fathom trading Barber and two first round picks to get a first round pick. McFadden is good, but Barber is a pro-bowl back and those two first rounder have value.

trademaster · 01-29-2008, 08:03 PM

I agree 100%, Parcell is just trying to rip us off, and I know Jerry is smart enough not to bite. We have far bigger needs right now.

Silver and Blue · 01-29-2008, 11:09 PM

I dont see it happening

RangerFan09 · 01-30-2008, 01:44 PM

As Vince for say, NO CHANCE IN HELL!

That's just Bill being Bill. Though I do see him trying to trade that pick for multiple picks and or players. I don't see the Dolphins staying in that number 1 slot.

trademaster · 01-30-2008, 04:01 PM

That pick would be extremely hard to trade, besides this draft is so deep with RB's.

CowboyJak224 · 02-04-2008, 06:23 PM

this surely won't happen. barber is the toughest man i've ever seen and he's been around like 3yrs. this would just impede a championship run. mcfadden is good but he reminds me of a bo jackson or herschel walker. like only going to last a few years.

Mr9yn · 02-05-2008, 09:43 AM

Naw!

... not for MB, Julius Jones maybe

01-29-2008, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vinny Your cousin Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 418 Points: 1892.25	Cowboys looking to deal Barber for the #1 pick?? ESPN's Chris Mortensen suggested during a special edition of Sunday NFL Countdown that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is eyeing the possibility of swinging a trade with the Dolphins for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft. Such a deal would allow the 'Boys to bag running back Darren McFadden, who played college football at Jones' alma mater of Arkansas. Per Mort, any such deal would have to include the rights to Cowboys running back Marion Barber, who is slated to be a restricted free agent. To make it happen, the Cowboys would have to work out a sign-and-trade deal before Barber gets a chance to ink an offer sheet that would force the Cowboys to match the terms or let him go in exchange for compensation. Thus, the safest bet for the 'Boys would be to tender Barber at the highest possible level, which would force any team that signs him to give up a first-round pick and a third-round pick. Those extra picks then could be used to sweeten the pot for the top spot in the draft. This would be a great move by Miami! Marion Barber and Ronnie Brown would give the Dolphins one of the most powerful one-two punches in the league and would alone make them a threat in the AFC. Not to mention Parcells could get more weapons with the no.22 and 28 picks from Dallas. Jones covets McFadden, and it seems he is willing to do whatever is necessary to get him.

01-29-2008, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Patronus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth Posts: 4,195 Points: 14992.70	I don't see any chance that the Cowboys would fathom trading Barber and two first round picks to get a first round pick. McFadden is good, but Barber is a pro-bowl back and those two first rounder have value. __________________ "It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

01-29-2008, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
trademaster Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 566 Points: 1255.00	I agree 100%, Parcell is just trying to rip us off, and I know Jerry is smart enough not to bite. We have far bigger needs right now. __________________

01-29-2008, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Silver and Blue Draft Pick Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 45 Points: 275.00	I dont see it happening __________________

01-30-2008, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
trademaster Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 566 Points: 1255.00	That pick would be extremely hard to trade, besides this draft is so deep with RB's. __________________

01-30-2008, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
RangerFan09 More Sports Community Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,424 Points: 16677.25	As Vince for say, NO CHANCE IN HELL! That's just Bill being Bill. Though I do see him trying to trade that pick for multiple picks and or players. I don't see the Dolphins staying in that number 1 slot.

02-04-2008, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
CowboyJak224 All-Ohio 22 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hartford, Oh Posts: 23 Points: 115.00	this surely won't happen. barber is the toughest man i've ever seen and he's been around like 3yrs. this would just impede a championship run. mcfadden is good but he reminds me of a bo jackson or herschel walker. like only going to last a few years.

02-05-2008, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mr9yn Admitted Funk'o holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 210 / 414 Posts: 942 Points: 2325.00	Naw! ... not for MB, Julius Jones maybe

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