James' days in desert still
appear numbered
Dec/31/08 09:08 PM Filed in:
Edgerrin
James
Don’t read too much
into the curious late-season re-emergence of
veteran RB Edgerrin James. “The situation
with him has gone too far to be rectified,”
said one team source, who also mentioned
James’ firm belief that, at the age of 30,
he could still be a dependable starting back
elsewhere. What James’ revival does signal
is the real possibility that the Cardinals might
make the selection of a starting-caliber running
back a top priority in the 2009 draft. Such is the
case, with James supposedly as good as gone, J.J.
Arrington’s stock as an unrestricted free
agent improving and rookie Tim Hightower proving
to be a solid spot performer but not an every-down
type. Ken Whisenhunt’s preference continues
to be for a more balanced attack with a strong run
game similar to the one he coordinated in
Pittsburgh, and word is the Cardinals might have a
very hard time resisting a back in the mold of
Bears rookie Matt Forté at the end of April.
(profootballweekly.com)