Sunday, April 22, 2007

ESPN insider: Cowboy Officials think Barber is the guy

Trade Dallas dangling Jones?

There continue to be rumblings that a few teams have inquired about the availability of Jones, who is coming off a 2006 season in which he posted a career-best 1,084 yards rushing, writes Len Pasquarelli.

It's not the first time such rumors have surrounded Jones. There was talk before last year's draft that he might be swapped to the New York Jets. Jones is a tough, pinball-style runner, but there are concerns about his long-term durability. And although backup Marion Barber hasn't yet carried more than 150 times in a season, the suspicion is that some Dallas officials feel he is ready to take over the No. 1 role.