The Dallas Cowboys Need To Follow Marion Barber's Lead

During the Cowboy’s 12-year winless postseason drought, many different adjectives have been used to describe the Dallas teams of recent years. Lifeless, heartless, no leadership, no passion, no desire, and dysfunctional are just some of the terms used to depict the Cowboys lately, and to be honest, most of the time it’s been justified, especially after last season’s debacle in Philadelphia. If the Cowboys' plan on changing their recent history and winning their first playoff game in 13 years, the team needs to take on the characteristics of a player that already calls Dallas home. There is one Cowboy that lines up and plays every single down like it’s his last. He plays with heart, passion, toughness, desire and courage. He puts his body on the line for four quarters and does whatever it takes to help his team win. That player is Marion Barber. Don’t get me wrong, there are other Cowboys—such as tight end Jason Witten for example—who play with the ... (link)