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Edgerrin James lands in Seattle per profootball talk
What does this mean? Is he a starter or backup?
What does this mean? Is he a starter or backup?
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Edgerrin James lands in Seattle (1 Viewer)
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switz
Footballguy
After what I've heard so far, probably starter... they just have JUNK at RB there.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
so edge still got your arizona playbook? No? buh bye. LOL
seriously! nice late round sleeper. junk there
seriously! nice late round sleeper. junk there
Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
wow, really?
i wouldn't write him off just yet. he's been incredibly durable over his career. he's 32, which is certainly pushing the limit for RBs - but Curtis Martin was able to do it and he had a similar career. his doesn't exactly have stiff competition with JJ/Duckett/Forsett in town. i could easily see a 50/50 split for JJ/Edge with Duckett the goalline vulture. perhaps a decent bye week filler if in a bind.
i wouldn't write him off just yet. he's been incredibly durable over his career. he's 32, which is certainly pushing the limit for RBs - but Curtis Martin was able to do it and he had a similar career. his doesn't exactly have stiff competition with JJ/Duckett/Forsett in town. i could easily see a 50/50 split for JJ/Edge with Duckett the goalline vulture. perhaps a decent bye week filler if in a bind.
Tillmanisahero
Footballguy
Nice scoop! can't find it any where else
Haberdasher
Footballguy
Crap, if I would have waited 5 more minutes to make my last pick I would have heard this news. I might have taken a flyer on Edge. Then again, I might not have. 
everydayj
Footballguy
I think that Forsett is being wrongfully ignored at this point. I'm not so sure that Forsett doesn't make the team over Duckett at this point. The organization seems really intent on giving him a shot. One site added that the third RB on the depth chart would likely be required to run with the special teams and that's obviously something that Forsett would excel at more than Duckett would. As a Hawks fan, as much as I'd love to be excited about the team this year, the O-line injuries are VERY troubling to me considering the poor quality of the backs running behind it. Hasselbeck could be in for a very long year.
seahawk 17
Footballguy
Jones undisclosed leg injury must be more serious than reported, and as I commented in the game thread Duckett runs soft. I still think Forsett is the third down back, he didn't do much for rushing Saturday, but had over 50 yards rec.
Duckett and Moore
Duckett and Moore
rocketsauce
Footballguy
Drafted on Friday -- trying to decide if Edge would be worth a pickup. I'd have to cut Tashard Choice, Jabar Gaffney, or Troy Williamson. I lack depth at WR so I'm not sure about cutting either of those guys. The 8 backs currently on my roster:
Marion Barber
Ryan Grant
Willie Parker
Fred Taylor
Laurence Maroney
Chester Taylor
Shonn Greene
And Tashard Choice
Just not sure if Edge has any value.
Marion Barber
Ryan Grant
Willie Parker
Fred Taylor
Laurence Maroney
Chester Taylor
Shonn Greene
And Tashard Choice
Just not sure if Edge has any value.
War Eagle
Footballguy
Drop Maroney, he's not even a has been, he's a never was.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
I just picked him up and my RBs in a 2 or 3 RB start .5 PPR dynasty are:Adrian Peterson, Min RB Michael Turner, Atl RB Ray Rice, Bal RB Rashard Mendenhall, Pit RB Willie Parker, Pit RB Chester Taylor, Min RB Edgerrin James, Ari RB Could always be trade value down the road.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
If this is true he's probably the best RB on the roster and could have a decent year as a RB3.
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hephner
Footballguy
Am I wrong, or wasn't Edge known for not being very effective in short yardage situations in Arizona? Isn't that how Hightower first started to make an impact? I thought I read something last year where Edge had one of the worst success rates in the league near the goal line. Could be wrong...And JJ doesn't seem like a strong goal line option either, so I would be surprised if they cut TJ. Forsett stays as a change-of-pace, special teams guy. Any Seattle homers that can chime in about whether or not the Seahawks might carry 4 RBs?
seahawk 17
Footballguy
I think this is the end of Duckett, unless Jones is injured.(He's been out with an undisclosed leg injury for over a week.)JJ is safe because of the cap hit Seattle would take, and Forsett will be 3rd down back.
Holy Schneikes
Footballguy
As far as I remember, he was never that great in Indy either (in terms of conversion rate) - just got massive numbers of opportunities.
Forsett is strictly backup material. I think I run faster than him and I'm also bigger than him.
You think wrong.
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You may be taller, but I'd bet he's BIGGER.UnknownCoach
Footballguy
While there are exceptions such as New England, its not normal for a team to keep more than two older veteran RBs. Young third string RBs are easy on the salary cap and have fresher legs. If Edge looks like he still has something left this will could spell the end for either JJ or TJ in Seattle. If Edge just becomes part of a three way veteran committee, this is going to be an ugly year in Seattle's backfield for fantasy owners.
My prediction would be Duckett gets cut but he's the coach's vet. So maybe he keeps his paycheck even if he doesnt see the field.
My prediction would be Duckett gets cut but he's the coach's vet. So maybe he keeps his paycheck even if he doesnt see the field.
Note that this has not been confirmed by any source...YET. The seahawks are not addressing this speculations....YET.
I would actually be surprised if this is to replace Duckett. For as much crap as he gets on the boards, he did very well with what he was asked to do last year, which was pretty much just short yardage plays.
I would actually be surprised if this is to replace Duckett. For as much crap as he gets on the boards, he did very well with what he was asked to do last year, which was pretty much just short yardage plays.
identikit
Footballguy
Huh - this just became interesting. There should be a good number of TDs up for grabs.I give JJ the nod in the beginning, but this is a situation to keep an eye on.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
So does this give Julius Jones more or less value losing Duckett and gaining Edge. I mean Jones is better suited for a sharing load anyway and may get the goaline carries now? Or does Edge step in and take most of the first team reps. Definitely something to keep an eye on. But in the end both guys will probably end up being spot starters at best.
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
If the line doesnt get healthy it might not matter. Honestly, Edge is much more of a threat to JJ than Duckett was. Healthiest back likely wins but I'd say its more of a committee now than before.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
But if it is committee and Jones gets the TD's it makes him a little more appealing for those games he will run for 50 yards.
kevthegrad
Footballguy
its going to be huge.
400o carries and a million billion yards. 2 touchdowns.
400o carries and a million billion yards. 2 touchdowns.
Max Power
Footballguy
I think its a bump personally. Edge still needs to prove he can be counted on. Is he even in playing shape yet?
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
I don't understand why they wait so long to add Edge. It's not as if they did not realize their RB situation had question marks 2 weeks ago.
J. Jones needs to have a good start to the season which in turn would assure him descent fantasy points. He needs to make sure Seattle does not go with the hot hand approach.
I think Forset has zero value with this move.
Alexander, I mean Edge did well here to get a 2 million dollar contract.
Seattle RB situation for fantasy is not looking pretty.
J. Jones needs to have a good start to the season which in turn would assure him descent fantasy points. He needs to make sure Seattle does not go with the hot hand approach.
I think Forset has zero value with this move.
Alexander, I mean Edge did well here to get a 2 million dollar contract.
Seattle RB situation for fantasy is not looking pretty.
Not Sure
Footballguy
Edge was a free agent for a while and had virtually no interest from anyone until now. I don't think he is anything more than an experienced backup for a team that has playoff aspirations. I think Jones will remain the primary starter, although I am sure he will split carries with both Edge and Forsett, Jones will still get the majority IMO. I am mainly curious of what Forsett's value is now, especially for the long term.
rocketsauce
Footballguy
Cutting Duckett pushed me over the Edge (teehee).Picked up Edge & dropped Troy Williamson. It was bound to happen soon anyway. He IS Troy Williamson after all. Speaks volumes to how bad I believe the Brandon Marshall situation is that I'd rather keep hold of Jabar Gaffney than Troy Williamson.You'd think one of the 8 teams in my league carrying 2 (OR MORE) Defenses would've paid attention and snagged James. Idiots.
With Duckett being released, it makes you wonder what team he may vulture TDs away from now. thats something to keep an eye on. This is off the top of my head, but the Colts, would they want him? Hmm anyone else have ideas? the Lions?... Again? Odds are this will hurt some RBs draft spot at least a bit
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Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I largely agree with this assessment. Edge seems more effective in providing potential depth, some locker room experience and especially solid blocking -- not because the team believes he can outshine and push JJ for the starting role.Let's not forget that injuries to Wahle (forcing him to bow out altogether), Jones, and now Spenser have left Hasselbeck exposed in the backfield to the pass rush. Adding Edge into the mix helps add some badly needed protection on passing routes.Hey, hope I'm wrong, as I've always liked Edge, appreciated his talent and hard-nosed style. I hope he succeeds in Seattle, but I think he's coming in to fill a role, and not to become a viable part of an RBBC. Those looking to pick up Edge because they think they have a shot at starting him as a flex or viable RB3 may be disappointed, I fear.
Mr. Retukes
Footballguy
That has less to do with Edge and more to do with Arizona's offense. Edge was the best RB on that Arizona team. Hightower had a pathetic 2.8 YPC. Arrington put up decent numbers as a change-of-pace guy, but when he started he was no better than Edge or Hightower.Give Edge 200 carries and he'll get you 1000 yards and 10 TDs.
lyon812
Footballguy
James is not going to average 5 yards a carry.
he opened and closed with 100 yards. In the 14 other games that Arizona played, he had 313 yards. That is horrible.
switz
Footballguy
I know Edge isn't the greatest at the GL, but neither is JJ. That's how Barber got to play in the first place in DAL.
switz
Footballguy
One of the things to consider, is that James wasn't going to sign anywhere he didn't have a shot to start. I don't think they guaranteed him the starting job, but I believe he will get a shot at it. It will probably be committee... but of their backs, Edge is the best.
RUSF18
Footballguy
I'm assuming this is speculation given the rest of your post? I think it makes a big difference in Jones' prospects (especially with Duckett now gone) if this was his first real offer.
zadok
Footballguy
IMHO, he went unsigned precisely because he wasn't willing to accept a backup role. This signing coupled with Duckett's release tells me that James will be the starting/primary RB for Seattle this year. He could easily finish in the top 25.
