Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
The Fall of the Edge

This past Sunday, for the first time in his professional career, dynamic running back Edgerrin James got benched. He wasn't injured or guilty of a disciplinary infraction; quite simply, the team thought they would be better off if he did not play a down. And, as sad as it is to say, they were right. Youngsters Tim Hightower and J.J. Arrington bring more explosiveness and big game ability. Edge has not had a run of over 30 yards in two years! In the NFL, you win games with impact performances, and Edge clearly was not providing any to his team.
Hard to believe, but it was 8 years ago that respected analysts around the league were talking about Edgerrin James as the most feared and dynamic running back in the National Football League. James was coming off back to back years for the Colts where he amassed a two-year total of over 3200 rushing yards and 26 Touchdowns.
But, that was many surgeries and teams ago. Now, Edge is sporting a putrid 3.5 yards/per carry average and looking like he is carrying a piano on his back when he runs with the rock. Nevertheless, did the Arizona Head Coach perform a disservice when he unceremoniously benched Edge in last week's game? No warning? No scale down of carries? Even a smoking addict is taught not to quit cold turkey?!
James is currently 13th all-time in rushing yards with 11,607 entering 2008. That puts him ahead of Hall of Famers John Riggins and O.J. Simpson, and just a shade below Hall of Famers Thurman Thomas and Franco Harris.
How could Edge fall so fast? Edge now claims that his running style doesn't fit into the "Cardinals system." Is there a system where Edge's 3.5 average would be successful? Maybe he can return to Indy, the source of all his prominence from yesteryear. Other than that, there aren't many other places Edge can go. Shaun Alexander, once the face of the Seattle Seahawks franchise, was also left for dead after he lacked the same burst he had when he was piling up huge rushing seasons. Now, Alexander had to beg just to be Clinton Portis' backup in Washington.
It's sad to see a performer fall so fast and just reminds us that a career in the NFL is more fleeting than an ice cream cone in the hand of a fat kid.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Nothing Like a "JEST" Fan!
Week 4 NFL Waiver Wire

Bye Weeks are upon us. It is important to have plenty of depth in the weeks ahead, so keep track of these players if they are still available on your waiver wire:
1) Brady Quinn, QB: The Browns are 0-3 and the natives are getting restless in Cleveland. Quinn, the former first-rounder, is ready to pull his next Philip Rivers imitation. If Derek Anderson falters this week, Quinn will see some action. He may have the starting job by week 5, so grab Quinn now while you can.
2) Correll Buckhalter, RB: Brian Westbrook is on crutches and the Eagles rely on their running backs more than other teams. Buckhalter will get the start in week 4 and may be the starter going forward if Westbrook cannot return. Also, keep an eye out for RB Lorezo Booker. He was obtained this offseason and scouts call him a Brian Westbrook clone.
3) Rudi Johnson, RB: Rudi came on strong last week in relief of Kevin Smith. Smith has not impressed and Johnson has the experience. With first round pick Gosder Cherlius now assuming the starting role on the offensive line, expect Rudi to put up some decent numbers.
4) Antonio Bryant, WR: Bryant always had talent, but he had too much attitude with the Cowboys. Now with the Bucs, Bryant emerged last week as the #1 option for QB Brian Griese. With aging Ike Hillard and Joey Galloway in front of him, Bryant may be the pure #1 WR on this team going forward.
5) Brandon Lloyd, WR: When he was in San Francisco, scouts were comparing Lloyd to a young Terrell Owens. Although Lloyd didn't fit in well with the Redskins, he has found new life under offensive coordinator Ron Turner. Turner, who coached Lloyd in college ball, knows how to make Lloyd tick. Without any other first options for QB Kyle Orton, Lloyd may be the guy.
6) Bobby Engram & Deion Branch, WR: The top two receivers on the Seahawks are expected to return by week 6. The Seahwaks have a high powered offense, so these guys will produce if healthy. Now is the time to grab them on the cheap before anyone else realizes.
7) Lance Moore, WR: The Saints have lost Marques Colston and Jeremy Shockey. Someone has to catch all of Brees passes. Reggie Bush is not enough. Last week, he had 7 catches for 78 yards. Expect Moore to step up and claim more catches.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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