Marion Barber a DETROIT Lion !?

If we only give up a low enough pick. In my mind I would rather have picks even through the 5th round over a running back who is closing in on 30. Barber is talented but later round running back have historically been solid and this year appears to be a deep class so the major questions that need to be asked on this potential trade are who is going to be at whatever pick we give up and when is K smith going to be 100% because if he will be ready for opening day there is no need to make this move.

We can surely get Gerhart, Tate, or Blount in the 4th or 5th round. All of them will have a lot more upside and be cheeper as stated. The problem with Barber is, the way he plays, its not an if he will get injured again, its a when.

Barber was once voted, by NFL player’s, as having the nastiest stiff arm in the game. He has talent, has experience, but should still have at least a few more good seasons. And since we can guarantee a lot of carries, on top of our FA upgrades, he might actually want to come here.

Yes, durability is a concern. But if he does stay healthy, he could potentially be a Cedric Benson-esque comeback story. A guy playing with a chip on his shoulder (and if the Cowboys get rid of him, believe me, there will be one) is a powerful thing.

The question really is how high of a pick the ‘Boys would want. I think I’d be willing to give as high as a fourth rounder, and that may be a bit high. But as I said, if he has a career revival in Detroit, it will be our best move of the offseason.

The question becomes, can Mayhew finnagle this for cheap?

bring him here on a short-term deal.

Never underestimate how pissed a talented guy can play after somebody puts him in the garbage.

The guy is a serious player he plays running back like a linebacker. With no real blocking to talk about a tough physical guy like Marion may be right up are alley. I am satisfyied with what we have but if we can work over jerry jones again ( I think he’s a lion fan at heart lol) to get barber for a mid round or a 2011 pick that would be great. We could have some solid depth and 2 starters on the roster.

He’s the only Cowboy I will call a Cowboy, the rest of the team are Cowgirls.
The ‘Girls should put him back to his original “Finisher” role. I’d love it if the Lions could get him.

this is a dead topic, the 2 sides arent even talking

Our 2nd for their 3rd and 5th and Barber or something like that?

He’s got a lot of wear and tear because of his running style. He’s had a lot of injury issues as of late. I do love the way he runs when healthy, though. I HATE the Cowboys, but I must admit I’ve always wished he were in a Lion’s uni.

Ultimately, I think I’d have to pass because we would have to give up a pick to get him in a trade. I highly doubt they release him… although it’s possible if they are really high on Choice. I’d rather use that pick on a back in the draft. If they flat-out release him… sure, pick him up to compete. If healthy, he’s a starter.

trade for him after the draft

The Lions need to keep their draft picks and rebuild with young players, not keep adding other teams’ castoffs.

hardly what he would get in detroit. Plus Marion is to much of a jumper imo.

That can put in the good word for us?

I would love to have him for a contingent 6th rounder.

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