Tiki

Barber

His left knee was covered with white adhesive after taking stitches and his right calf was heavily iced and wrapped in an Ace bandage. It didn’t appear to affect Barber, so we’re not too concerned.

He passed Edgerrin James, who only had one carry on Sunday. We had Tiki as a top 20 pick this season and we doubt his ranking will change much next year.

The team is using it as motivation this week at practice and want to get him the record. Look for it to happen Sunday night versus Dallas.

The first step is admitting you have a problem. Barber now runs with the ball carried up near his chest.

There has also been speculation that the Saints and Broncos could show interest. But if the Bucs part ways with Cadillac Williams, that appears to be the best fit. Still, we’re skeptical that the 35-year-old Barber really has enough left in the tank to be a factor.

Tiki was in midseason form, looking like the best player on the field in the first half. That said, he watched Brandon Jacobs vulture a touchdown score, something that may happen all too often this season.

Brandon Jacobs was more active than last season, carrying the ball near the goal line, and vulturing a score. Still, fantasy owners have to be happy with Barber when he’s this dominant. It looked just like 2005.

We have no idea how good Tiki is five years since his last carry because NFL teams have black-balled him as a clubhouse lawyer motivated to return perhaps by factors that go beyond football. “I’m very surprised he’s not on somebody’s roster,” said Burress. “But it’s just Week 4. Maybe somebody will call him. ... I believe he can still play and have an impact.”

If you were on the fence with Tiki, this is a good sign.

Barber broke a 72-yarder during garbage time that likely won a few fantasy games. Despite the 200 yards, it’s interesting that Ron Dayne had more carries than Barber.