Marion Barber

We already have Gerheart, and I do believe that he will find a niche as our 3rd down back, however, when I saw Barber was to be cut, I actually was interested. I wouldn’t mind seeing Barber being brought on if he came cheap, since his physical style of play would certainly be beneficial on 3rd downs.

Adrian Peterson

We’re pretty set at RB

We need a lot of help at other positions. We don’t need help at RB — high priced help at that.

But we have more pressing needs and are either over or slim on cap space. I’d rather see us get a CB or WR with that money.

I like having 3 good backs. toby and Barder can block. It would all boil down to $. I just dont see it.
What i would like to see is getting Webb some reps at WR. The kid is an atletic peice of Art. he did well in the Sr. Bowl at WR. Why not chance it as Mcnabb and Ponder will be getting most the reps. So WTH. Let him take the red shirt off and run some routes…

Seriously though with all the needs we have on this team the one place we are solid on is RB we don’t need to waste any more money on this position.

but i would like a speedy little explosive gut like a jahvid best as a change of pace to complement gerhardt’s more fullback running style, and give adrian a blow.

and he’s probably not interested in being the #3 guy neither.
I would expect to see a cheap, no-name guy taking the #3 slot (much like A. Young did) while ADAP and Toby carry the load.

Marion Barber as a third down back? Maybe you don’t understand what a third down back does. I recall him being known for his blocking or really his receiving in the backfield.