BARBER, ‘BOYS DO A DEAL Posted by Mike Florio on May 20, 2008, 3:48 p.m. A league source tells us that the Dallas Cowboys and running back Marion Barber have reached agreement on a long-term contract. Per the source, it’s a seven-year deal worth a total of $45 million. The package includes $16 million in guaranteed bonuses, and will pay out $21 million over the first three years. The better news for Barber is that he’ll have every opportunity to earn all of that money, since the Cowboys remain committed to using a two-back approach, which will help to extend Barber’s career well into the next decade by limiting the physical punishment that he takes. ___________ They key is the 16M in guaranteed money, so his salary totals 5 Million over the first 3 years.
