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  AWOL from Colts workouts, Edgerrin James is cruising - 06.11.01 - SI Vault
Edgerrin James is only the fifth player in NFL history to lead the league in rushing in each of his first two seasons.
In the meantime, from January to July, James is primarily engaged in the pursuit of pleasure.
James spent the Memorial Day weekend with numerous friends at a series of parties and concerts in Miami billed collectively as Urban Fashion Week, but he also made it a prelude to his Going on the Wagon campaign.
vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com /vault/article/magazine/MAG1022714/index.htm   (1234 words)

  
 Edgerrin James Stats - Arizona Cardinals - Realfootball365.com
James, who signed with Arizona in the offseason, is averaging 3.1 yards per carry and had just 41 yards on 20 carries in the Cardinals' 32-10 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
James rushed for a season-high 94 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries in the Cardinals' 16-14 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
James signed a four-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals worth $30.5 million, $11.5 of which is guaranteed, in a surprising move Saturday.
realfootball365.stats.com /fb/playerstats.asp?id=4652   (397 words)

  
 Cards sign Edgerrin James   (Site not responding. Last check: )
James, who became a free agent after seven seasons with the Colts, knew there was little chance he would return to Indianapolis when the season ended in a loss to Pittsburgh in the AFC divisional round.
James said he was lobbied by Cardinals' players, especially wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who tried to tell him that he was the key missing piece.
James contended, however, that he was still rehabbing his injured left knee in Miami and couldn't have participated in the workouts anyway.
www.azcentral.com /sports/cardinals/articles/0312james.html   (944 words)

  
 Edgerrin James - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edgerrin Tyree James, also known as The Edge or just Edge, (born August 1, 1978 in Immokalee, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL.
James was included in a September 2006 FHM article about the success of University of Miami alumni in the NFL, titled: "University of Miami Hit Squad.
James was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts out of the University of Miami with the fourth pick in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edgerrin_James   (636 words)

  
 Edgerrin James
James quieted the critics and was an immediate success, and was named the 1999 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.
Edgerrin James and teammate Matt Leinart are co-owners of one of the largest indoor go-cart tracks in Arizona.
James and Leinart are both huge race fans, and were spotted together in Daytona for the 2007 Daytona 500.
www.mcdavidusa.com /endorsements/edgerrinjames.asp   (607 words)

  
 Colts to trade Edgerrin James?
James' new agent Drew Rosenhaus said Wednesday the Indianapolis Colts were not demanding a first-round draft pick in exchange for the former two-time NFL rushing champion.
James has carried the ball a franchise-record 1,828 times, more than all but four of the NFL's top 10 rushers had in their first six years.
James has said he wants a long-term deal, which would likely mean handing out another multimillion dollar signing bonus for the Colts.
www.mikeportnoy.com /forum/printable.aspx?m=781616   (1460 words)

  
 Cards pony up to gain Edge   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yet, there was James at a news conference Sunday in the auditorium, flashing the golden smile of someone who had just signed a four-year, $30 million contract, nearly half of which will be paid in the first year.
James comes to a team that's had one winning season since 1988 and has won 11 games in two seasons under Green.
James, who turns 28 in August, rushed for more than 1,200 yards in five of his seven seasons in Indianapolis, and was perhaps the top player available in free agency.
www.azcentral.com /sports/cardinals/articles/0313cards0313.html   (1013 words)

  
 SI.com - NFL - James listed as doubtful with hamstring injury - Monday September 20, 2004 4:47PM
James was hurt on a 30-yard run that ended with him diving into the end zone.
James was off to the best start since 2001 when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
In the first two games of the season, James, who is in the final year of his contract, showed the combination of power and speed that made him one of the league's top backs in his first two seasons.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/football/nfl/09/20/bc.fbn.colts.james.ap   (280 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Edgerrin James   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Edgerrin Tyree James (born August 1, 1978 in Immokalee, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL.
James was drafted by the Colts out of the University of Miami with the fourth pick in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
James established the Edgerrin James Foundation, a charity for underpriviliged children and families.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/edgerrin_james   (1091 words)

  
 Edgerrin's edge is maturity - The Boston Globe
But on a personal level, it was satisfying because James was here to say that he knows now that he didn't know everything he thought he knew coming out of the University of Miami.
And even though the team improved to 10-6 in 2002, James struggled with his reconstructed knee and was plagued by other leg ailments; he played in 14 games and ran for only 989 yards.
But James is content with his small piece of the spotlight, satisfied to be back healthy, answering the critics who questioned whether he had the heart to come back from such a serious knee injury.
www.boston.com /sports/football/patriots/articles/2004/01/14/edgerrins_edge_is_maturity   (1011 words)

  
 Edgerrin James biography, Edgerrin James photo, Edgerrin James picture, Edgerrin James bio
As far as NFL celebrity is concerned, Edgerrin James might as well be an Oscar winning actor who can never land any lead roles.
Even though James was one of the most successful running backs at Miami, several media members suggested that the Colts would live to regret their decision to pass on Williams.
In his first season under Whisenhunt, James was steady, rushing for 1,222 yards and seven touchdowns.
www.bullz-eye.com /sports/athletes/edgerrin_james.htm   (921 words)

  
 JockBio: Edgerrin James Biography
Edgerrin has always maintained a good relationship with his dad, but he was never a major part of his life (partly because his parents never married).
Edgerrin ran for an NFL-best 1,553 yards, tied for first with 17 total touchdowns, and his 2,139 yards from scrimmage were just 73 short of the league’s rookie record.
Edgerrin and the Colts exploded on offense, crushing the Broncos, 49-24.
www.jockbio.com /Bios/EJames/EJames_bio.html   (6157 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Cards gain an Edge, signing James
Yet, there was James at a news conference Sunday in the auditorium, flashing the golden smile of someone who had just signed a four-year, $30 million contract, nearly half of which will be paid in the first year.
James, who turns 28 in August, rushed for more than 1,200 yards in five of his seven seasons in Indianapolis, and was perhaps the top player available in free agency.
James knew there was little chance he would return to Indianapolis when the season ended in a loss to Pittsburgh in the AFC divisional round.
www.usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/cards/2006-03-12-edgerrin-james_x.htm   (1422 words)

  
 James Proves the Point: The Line Can Block the Back - New York Times
James entered the league with a remarkable combination of speed and power, but when he returned from a 2001 knee injury, some of that speed was gone.
James is not the first running back to switch to a team with less formidable blockers, then see his performance deteriorate.
James is 28, generally a running back’s peak before age begins to take its toll, and he has taken a lot of hits since entering the league in 1999.
www.nytimes.com /2006/09/24/sports/football/24score.html?ex=1316750400&en=f703f9a35f5e8e0a&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss   (1073 words)

  
 Edgerrin James outlook at footballguys.com
James did not figure in the Cardinals offense, though, on third and long situations and when the Cardinals went to their three and four receiver sets.
James was never able to break off a big gain in the game, his longest run was only 13 yards.
James' stats, or lack of them, were a result of the Cardinals' offense needing to play catch up and the team running a no huddle or a four and sometimes five receiver sets.
subscribers.footballguys.com /players/JameEd00-1.php   (1952 words)

  
 Edgerrin James : USAToday.com - Edgerrin James Biography from USAToday.com
James lost work to Marcel Shipp and J.J. Arrington in 2007 and indicated after Sunday's season finale that he wasn't happy about it.
ET Edgerrin James ran 24 times for 102 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 34 yards in the Cardinals' Week 17 win.
James lost a good deal of work to Marcel Shipp (short-yardage carries) and J.J. Arrington (third downs) in his first year under new coach Ken Whisenhunt.
fantasyfootball.usatoday.com /content/player.asp?sport=NFL&id=1541   (530 words)

  
 Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals
Originally drafted by the Colts with the fourth-overall selection in the 1999 NFL Draft, James was the NFL’s leading rusher in his first two seasons in the league.
James (18) and Harrison (14) combined for more TDs (32) than 13 NFL teams in 2000...
James (2,303) and Harrison (1,413) combined for 3,716 yards (232.2 ypg.), ranking fourth among NFL’s tandems for most single-season yards from scrimmage...
www.azcardinals.com /team/bio.php?PRKey=84   (1288 words)

  
 The Sporting News: NFL - Rookie of the Year: Edgerrin James
James, who had been holding out in a contract dispute, is no Superman, but he is close.
James rushed for 1,553 yards, most in the NFL, and 13 touchdowns, and he caught 62 passes for 586 yards.
James’ success is rooted in his speed and power -- he can run around defenders as well as over them -- but his physical attributes are bolstered by his work ethic and curiosity.
archive.sportingnews.com /nfl/articles/20000203/208968-p.html   (462 words)

  
 Edgerrin James Fantasy Football Player Profile
James started out the season strong in 2007 scoring 4 of his 7 touchdowns in the season's first 6 games before slowing down; Edge posted his 5th straight season of over 1,000 yards and 6 TD's and has only missed one game due to injury in the past 4 seasons.
James posted just 4 carries of 20 yards or more and had just 3 100 yard games last season and his skills and speed appear to be deteriorating.
Edgerrin James is now entering his 10th season in the NFL and Coach Ken Whisenhunt recently stated on AzCentral.com that current backups JJ Arrington and Marcel Shipp are contenders to take some of the load off of James next season.
www.fftoolbox.com /profiles/profile_display.cfm?player_id=3868   (373 words)

  
 Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals
James also has 356 receptions for 2,839 yards and 11 touchdowns receiving in his seven seasons.
In 2000, James led the NFL with a franchise record 1,709 yards rushing on 387 carries (4.4 yard avg.) with 13 touchdowns.
James is the third free agent to agree to terms (Kendrick Clancy, Milford Brown) since the free agency period began.
www.azcardinals.com /news/detail.php?PRKey=793   (367 words)

  
 James puts foes on edge - The Boston Globe
He has become a role player, which seems startling considering he is the leading rusher in the history of the franchise and finished the regular season fourth in the NFL with 1,548 yards.
James, who keeps a low profile in the locker room, recognized the emergence of Manning early on and what it would mean to his status.
James, who has battled injuries ranging from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in October 2001 to myriad nicks and bruises this season, has climbed back to prominence while playing a different role.
www.boston.com /sports/football/patriots/articles/2005/01/13/james_puts_foes_on_edge   (689 words)

  
 ESPN - James' Arizona deal totals $11.5M in bonuses - NFL
James received an initial signing bonus of $7 million and will pocket a $4.5 million roster bonus on the seventh day of the 2006 league year, essentially the end of this week.
James should help solve that longtime deficiency, but there is some risk for him, too, however, since he will be running behind a suspect offensive line.
James has carried 2,188 times for 9,226 yards and 64 touchdowns and is the leading rusher in Colts history.
sports.espn.go.com /nfl/news/story?id=2365467   (1392 words)

  
 Edgerrin James looks to follow Curtis Martin's path - USATODAY.com
James is the focal point of first-year head coach Ken Whisenhunt's run-first offense.
James will need to produce the way Martin did if the Cardinals are to make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 1998.
James figures to be the biggest beneficiary of the mentally and physically tougher approach instilled by Whisenhunt, assistant head coach/offensive line Russ Grimm, offensive coordinator Todd Haley and running backs coach Maurice Carthon.
www.usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/cards/2007-07-31-edgerrin-james_N.htm   (871 words)

  
 Edgerrin James | NFL Football at CBSSports.com
James had 324 carries for 1,222 yards (3.8 avg.) and seven rushing touchdowns in 2007, his fifth straight year with at least 1,100 rushing yards and at least six scores.
James has missed one game in his last four seasons but is clearly more of a battering ram than a versatile speedster at this stage of his career.
James will be 30 at the start of next season and has well over eight years under his belt.
www.sportsline.com /nfl/players/playerpage/133320   (543 words)

  
 FootballDocs Fantasy Football - Edgerrin James
Fantasy football fanatics who are taking an early look at their 2003 fantasy football drafts should keep the name Edgerrin James on the tip of their tongue.
James will be about two years removed from his leg injury.
The two-year rule is by no means a guarantee (you won’t find many guarantees in fantasy footballÂ…just ask the people who drafted Marshall Faulk last year), but it certainly is a consideration to keep in mind.
www.footballdocs.com /edgerrin_james.html   (498 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Cards gain an Edge, signing James   (Site not responding. Last check: )
TEMPE, Ariz. — Running back Edgerrin James played the big room Sunday at the Cardinals facility, something that only a few weeks ago seemed unimaginable.
It's the biggest free agent signing in team history, because James, unlike Emmitt Smith in 2003, is in his prime.
James also cited the weather and the new stadium — with retractable roof and natural grass — that the Cardinals will move into this fall.
usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/cards/2006-03-12-edgerrin-james_x.htm   (1429 words)

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