The Topic: The Redskins are saying Clinton Portis is "50/50" to play against the Cowboys, if he doesn't play or isn't healthy enough to offer 100 percent, what might change about the Redskins' offense, and can they still succeed?
Travis Evans thinks it could be a blessing in disguise: He is the engine to this offense, but this may help us remember the four-game winning streak, it was because we passed the ball.
Eric Moon puts it on the "community running backs", and maybe some trickery: We will see if the signing of Alexander was the right move with Betts still not right he will be a major key to the success of the 'Skins as well as Rock. They will need to combine together to rush for 100 yards on the day. Maybe we can run El out of the wildcat offense.
Ian Murphy seems to agree with Travis: As I mentioned before, if Portis doesn't play, I expect the 'Skins will look to throw 40-50 times. Probably not a bad strategy against the Cowboys.
The Topic: Marion Barber has been "non-existent" in most of his games against the Redskins, is there something different the Redskins do against him, and can they do it again this week and will the possible return of Felix Jones for the Cowboys have any impact on this?
Travis Evans doesn't see much of a threat: I think Marion Barber is overrated, so in fact we will hold him again. And no Felix Jones, so nothing, zip zodda impact.
Jen Johnson sees the possibility of improvement: Dallas must not abandon the run. With the return of left guard Kyle Kosier, running back Marion Barber could see some holes that were plugged in the first meeting at Texas Stadium.
The boys had only eight rushing attempts and Barber finished with an abysmal 44 yards gained. And If Felix Jones can't go then the bulk of the carries would be there for Barber's taking.
Eric Moon puts it all on Cowboys' Offensive Coordinator, Jason Garrett: I think for whatever reason the Cowboys just forget what a valuable asset they have in him, and are more concerned with getting Owens the ball more. Jones will probably need a couple of weeks to be a factor.
Ian Murphy agrees wholeheartedly with Eric: The Cowboys have shown that if you hit them in the mouth early they tend to fold. In the last game, they only had 10 called running plays resulting in 37 yards. Barber had eight carries for 26 yards.
This is a running-back that needs to have 20 carries a game. It's less what the Redskins do and more that the Cowboys need to be more disciplined in their play selection. Felix Jones is a game changer and if he gets touches he will make his presence known.
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