Colts | James feels his Colts' days are over

[HEAV]

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts RB Edgerrin James has resigned himself to the fact he won't be with the team in 2006. "I don't see nothing happening,'' he said Thursday night, Feb. 2, after a taping session in Detroit with the NFL Network. "You can read between the lines and from the things I'm hearing, nothing's going to happen." The team had no comment on James' statements. When the veteran free agent market opens March 3, he'll see who's interested in a consummate running back who has rushed for a club-record 9,226 yards and amassed 12,065 total yards from scrimmage. "Maybe I'll get to a situation where somebody appreciates me,'' James said. "I'm going to always be a ballplayer. You know I've got game. You can't knock what I do."

[Dukes]

I'd cream my pants if we got James

[yavoon]

only way someone is getting james is if they pay him through his dotage. probably two awesome years left in him followed by 1-3 ok years.

[maven]

A hell of a running back. The Colts cannot afford him if they're thinking of keeping Reggie Wayne. One or the other has to go. Talk about a player who should've been used in the Pitt game. Instead, they went with Manning & the air game. Stupid move.

[ludo21]

James is an animal at RB, just as yavoon said, a couple great years, then a couple more ok years, id take that for the right price.

[Goobzilla]

I'd take either James or Wayne, depending on who they decide to jettison.

[maven]

I'd take either James or Wayne, depending on who they decide to jettison.

Wayne has Harrison on the other side. He hasn't had the chance to become #1. Edge, on the other hand, proves he can do it. Blame the stupid Colts for not using Edge in the playoffs.

Makes sense though... RB's are easier to find & they're a dime a dozen. A decent WR is much more difficult to find. But, in Wayne's case, he's never been the #1 guy.

[DomCasual]

I'd cream my pants if we got James
Well, thanks for that little bit of imagery.

[Malcontent]

The beginning of the end for the Colts. Well..besides this years' playoffs.

[NFLBRONCO]

Can we afford Edge Warren 2 #1's cap wise?

[SoCalBronco]

Good. Get him off the Colts.

[yavoon]

there are only two really smart moves here, keep wayne and dump edge or dump both and start resigning ur defense.

keeping edge or keeping both are both ill advised. sorry edge.

[SoCalBronco]

They are going to be praying that Laurence Maroney is still there at 30 or else.....

[yavoon]

They are going to be praying that Laurence Maroney is still there at 30 or else.....

lets not get too carried away here. dominic rhodes has had 1000 yard seasons for manning. infact didnt they go 10-6 w/o edge and w/o a defense? atleast now they have a defense.

all u ppl hoping for peytons demise will probably be disappointed.

[Breck Bronc]

lets not get too carried away here. dominic rhodes has had 1000 yard seasons for manning. infact didnt they go 10-6 w/o edge and w/o a defense? atleast now they have a defense.

all u ppl hoping for peytons demise will probably be disappointed.Rhodes had a 1,000 yard season in 2001 and the Colts went 6-10 (including a beat down of Denver in a meaningless season finale).

I wouldn't be too comfortable with Rhodes as the main RB if I were a Colts fan. Good thing I'm not.

[yavoon]

Rhodes had a 1,000 yard season in 2001 and the Colts went 6-10 (including a beat down of Denver in a meaningless season finale).

I wouldn't be too comfortable with Rhodes as the main RB if I were a Colts fan. Good thing I'm not.

meh reversed em, still doesnt make me think the colts are going away.

[Breck Bronc]

meh reversed em, still doesnt make me think the colts are going away.They're not going away, but James for Rhodes would be a serious downgrade. I'm sure they'll get RB help through the draft or other means.

[sirhcyennek81]

Colts have a good offensive philosophy, good players. They dont think they need James. But for all the pyrotechnics at WR, the guy who gets them a 1st on 3rd and short wont be there. Rhodes is no James.

:Broncos:

[yavoon]

Colts have a good offensive philosophy, good players. They dont think they need James. But for all the pyrotechnics at WR, the guy who gets them a 1st on 3rd and short wont be there. Rhodes is no James.

:Broncos:

and james w/ the colts was never good at short yardage anyway.

[watermock]

I will take him over ricky but he will cost more...

We have to get our house in order

[Beantown Bronco]

I'd rather Ricky than Edge. Ricky has proven he can get 1,800 yards in an offense with an average OLine and no threat of a passing game. Teams knew he was going to run 2 out of every 3 downs, stacked the box and they still couldn't stop him. Edge on the other hand only seems to excel when teams drop 8 into coverage, because Manning scares the hell out of them. I just get the feeling that Edge would never have performed as well as Ricky has in Miami.

Two other factors in Ricky's favor: money (Ricky would definitely accept less money than Edge) and mileage (Ricky really hasn't been used much in the last two years).

[Bob's your Information Minister]

I'd rather Ricky than Edge. Ricky has proven he can get 1,800 yards in an offense with an average OLine and no threat of a passing game.

That's true, but that was his best year. His other years he averaged 3.5, 4.0, 4.0 and 3.5 ypc. 4.4 this year.

[-Slap-]

I can't wait until Edgerrin's first interview as a former Colt.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I can't wait until Edgerrin's first interview as a former Colt.
I can't wait for the Colts to lineup without him.

[ND Bronco Fan]

Hey Edge, I know you are from the U and all and you have an image to uphold but here is some money, maybe not as much as a few other really bad teams can pay you but remember, We were in the AFC Championship game and Indy comes to Mile High next year.

Edge, Ricky or good pick in draft, something needs to be done.

[Mile High Shack]

those even thinking we can afford Edgerrin James will gladly pass the pipe and share what you are smoking

[Bob's your Information Minister]

those even thinking we can afford Edgerrin James will gladly pass the pipe and share what you are smoking

Don't tell that to SoCalBronco!

[Mile High Shack]

Don't tell that to SoCalBronco!

where did socal say we could afford him dipnut?

[bronco militia]

those even thinking we can afford Edgerrin James will gladly pass the pipe and share what you are smoking

who cares if we can afford him, I just laugh at the idiots who'd rather take a chance on Ricky and TO before Edge.

[Arkansas Bronco]

those even thinking we can afford Edgerrin James will gladly pass the pipe and share what you are smoking

Exactly. There is no way we can come up with the kind of cash he wants. I am willing to give Ricky a shot cause he will play for about 1/2 of what james wants, cause all he needs in enough money to buy his next sack. But hey I am willing to chance that

[Orange_Beard]

I can't wait till he talks about what a pussy Manning.

"I'm not part of the problem," James told The Indianapolis Star for a Friday story."

Wounder who he is talking about?

[Mile High Shack]

who cares if we can afford him, I just laugh at the idiots who'd rather take a chance on Ricky and TO before Edge.

well heck yes

if we could afford him, he'd be #1 on my list

[Rock Chalk]

who cares if we can afford him, I just laugh at the idiots who'd rather take a chance on Ricky and TO before Edge.
Ricky yes, TO no.

Ricky because of a couple of reasons. I think he is a very explosive running back that would really stomp ass in our system. I think financial worries will, more than anything, keep him in line now and I do believe that if we dont run him into the ground then he will be happy in Denver. Further, he will come a LOT cheaper than Edge.

[azbroncfan]

James is gone, running backs are easier to find than WR. I would like to see him go and I'll bet he ends up in AZ.

[Meck77]

My heart goes out to the Colts.

[HEAV]

Colts | James plans to improve
Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:23:47 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts RB Edgerrin James plans to take part in the Pro Bowl, take two weeks off and then attack his normal offseason workout program in South Florida. James is in disbelief people still bring up his previous knee injury. He believes he has been able to successfully overcome it, as shown by his 1,506 rushing yards during 2005 - his fourth 1,500-yard season. "I'm going to be a better player," James said, as he has vowed to be even better next season.
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So E. James is at the Pro-bowl. Shanny is coaching the Pro-bowl, Jake, Rod, AW,Champ are all playing in the Pro-bowl. Seems like a recruiting trip to me!

[2KBack]

Colts | James plans to improve
Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:23:47 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts RB Edgerrin James plans to take part in the Pro Bowl, take two weeks off and then attack his normal offseason workout program in South Florida. James is in disbelief people still bring up his previous knee injury. He believes he has been able to successfully overcome it, as shown by his 1,506 rushing yards during 2005 - his fourth 1,500-yard season. "I'm going to be a better player," James said, as he has vowed to be even better next season.
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So E. James is at the Pro-bowl. Shanny is coaching the Pro-bowl, Jake, Rod, AW,Champ are all playing in the Pro-bowl. Seems like a recruiting trip to me!

Edge would kill here, but what kind of Price is that guy gonna demand?

[cabronco]

For the edge , I will trade tatum Bell and a box of ho ho's.