RB Marion Barber about 10 pounds lighter

Jun 01, 2010

Will a lighter Marion Barber be a more effective running back for the Dallas Cowboys?

Running backs coach Skip Peete said Barber has dropped about 10 pounds from last season, when the Cowboys listed him at 222 pounds. According to Peete, Barber dropped the weight in addition to regain lost speed.

"He's leaner and looks quicker than he's been,'' Peete said after Tuesday's Organized Team Activities workout. ``It's noticeable. I'm excited to see what he does when we get to camp.''

Barber, as is his custom, refused to comment.

Hounded by quad and thumb injuries, Barber has a mediocre performance last season. Of the 22 backs with 200-plus carries, he ranked 16th in yards with 932 and 14th in average with 4.4 yards per carry. Barber scraped bottom in the playoffs, gaining only 18 yards on 11 carries.

Fantasy Impact:

Everybody looks good in helmets and shorts but all off-season news points toward a much more productive Marion Barber. Only time will tell and training camp is around the corner.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.