Edgerrin James: Once a Colt, always a Colt

MIAMI — It’s been four full seasons since Edgerrin James played his last game in an Indianapolis Colts uniform, but as members of this year’s Colts prepare to face the New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl on Sunday, the former Immokalee star’s name still comes up daily in interviews.

“Edgerrin will always be a Colt,” longtime Indianapolis offensive coordinator Tom Moore said. “The team that is here playing in this year’s game has been built over the last decade and Edgerrin was one of the key guys during that time.”

The Indianapolis organization showed just how important James is to their recent success by naming him an honorary captain for the AFC championship game. The honor was more than just symbolic. After the Colts defeated the Jets to earn their second trip to the Super Bowl since James’ departure, there was the honorary captain to officially accept the championship trophy on behalf of the Colts.
Many of the Colts stars said that return of James provided an emotional boost at a very important time.

“It meant a lot to the guys in the locker room and especially the fans in Indianapolis,” Colts tight end Dallas Clark said. “He’s a true professional and he did so many things for the city of Indianapolis.”

While the team has embraced James multiple times since he left the team (he was awarded a Super Bowl ring after Indianapolis’ win over the Chicago Bears three years ago), he has remained almost anonymous during Super Bowl week. James has made just one appearance in Miami, at a charity bowling event put on by Alonzo Mourning, and has declined interview requests.

“Edge is going through a lot right now and my heart goes out to him,” said former Saints running back Deuce McAllister, who is in almost the same job situation as James, and served as the Saints honorary captain in the NFC championship. “I hope he figures things out and he can get back and represent for us old guys one last season.”

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