I Still Don't Get It

I am utterly overwhelmed by the amount of possible blog topics for this post. The Dallas Cowboys are unraveling at a mind boggling pace. I hate to say I told you so, but I haven't been shy about my lack of confidence in this team.

I haven't always been able to put my finger on exactly what was missing, but something about their team chemistry and lack of aggression made me question them. Even now, when their weaknesses have been exposed, I can't really explain what it is.

But there is one thing that I can explain. Marion Barber is the ounce of glimmering hope that these team has for a comeback, and I don't understand why I am the only one who sees this. Wade Philips and Jason Garrett don't get it. If they did, then the Cowboy's rushing statistics wouldn't be what they are.

Take a look at some of Barber's stats from Sunday.

*averaged 5.6 yds/carry
*Barber only had 18 carries--7 coming on the first drive of the game resulting in a TD
*45 of 100 total yards coming on first drive--why did they stop trying to rush the ball?!
* only 22 total team carries
* 2 tackles (now that's the stat that really tells the story!)

Even worse, take a look at B. Johnson's passing stats. Shocking when you consider that Dallas should have been limiting his pass attempts.

*17/34 pass attempts
*3 interceptions
*1 fumble

Anytime your QB is responsible for 4 turnover, you know your having problems. Why not take some pressure off of him, by giving Barber the ball a few more times.

And it's not just rushing the ball. Marion Barber can get involved in the offense in more ways than just having the ball handed off to him. He has proven that he can catch the ball, yet in Sunday's game against the Rams he only had 1 reception. That one reception went for 13 yards. Throw a few more screen plays in there each game and see how the field opens up for the receivers.

I am not saying that Marion Barber is the answer to Jerry Jones current nightmare. But why not capitalize one of the only positives in this situation.