Marion Barber, Cowboys Far Apart In Contract Talks - GridironFans.com

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Restricted free agent RB Marion Barber isn't going anywhere next season, since the Cowboys put the highest tender on him. The Cowboys hope to keep the Pro Bowl back at Valley Ranch for a long time. However, Calvin Watkins reports that the two sides had very different perceptions of Barber's value during preliminary contract talks. Barber's asking price is comparable to deals given to Kansas ... [link]

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