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where's edge wind up? (1 Viewer)
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doubletrouble
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depends on if the other James comes out of UofM and where he gets drafted
zamboni
Footballguy
From his comments in the past, it doesn't seem like Edge would be comfortable in a part-time role, so for all we know, he may just hang it up. That said, at the end of the day, money may talk and he may just relent to accepting an RBBC role.
A good fit seems to be Houston as the thunder to Slaton's lightning. Strangely enough, maybe Indy would take him back in a smaller role. Being from Florida, I also wouldn't rule out Tampa, as we know Gruden often has a soft spot for veterans.
A good fit seems to be Houston as the thunder to Slaton's lightning. Strangely enough, maybe Indy would take him back in a smaller role. Being from Florida, I also wouldn't rule out Tampa, as we know Gruden often has a soft spot for veterans.
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Banger
Footballguy
Does it really matter? If he wants a full time role he'll be sitting on the sidelines like SA did this year. Great career but he's done and has been for a couple years. Teams can get guys off the street to average 3.65 ypc (avg over last 3 years) and they don't need to pay top dollar to do so.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Houston immediately came to mind for me - but I think they go in a younger direction.Not sure, but if Edge could mentor Slaton some, that could go a long way.
I don't believe Edge can find an immediate place to go and get a bigger chance than he currently has.
Banger
Footballguy
Edge has never seemed like the mentor type. He didn't seem to take Hightower under his wing (I could be wrong) and seemed to sulk when his time rightly got reduced. Edge has always sought the big payday which is his right. I think he's in for a surprise if he thinks he's going to get paid well AND get playing time at this stage of his career. I seriously think he goes the route of SA due to his self perceived value. I believe the market will be far different as Culpepper, SA and many other former top players have found out when there at the end of the line....Houston immediately came to mind for me - but I think they go in a younger direction.
Not sure, but if Edge could mentor Slaton some, that could go a long way.
I don't believe Edge can find an immediate place to go and get a bigger chance than he currently has.
Inspiration
Footballguy
From what I have heard, James has actually helped Hightower significantly in his transition to the NFL. Hightower even gave James his game ball after he rushed for over 100 yards in his first start against St. Louis. One thing I have noticed is that Edge cares alot about 'his place in the game' (read: he wants to get his statistics). I have a feeling that his next employer will be the one that gives him the most opportunities to carry the football and thus move up the all-time rushing list.Edge has never seemed like the mentor type. He didn't seem to take Hightower under his wing (I could be wrong) and seemed to sulk when his time rightly got reduced.Houston immediately came to mind for me - but I think they go in a younger direction.
Not sure, but if Edge could mentor Slaton some, that could go a long way.
I don't believe Edge can find an immediate place to go and get a bigger chance than he currently has.
dgreen
Footballguy
How current do you mean when you say "currently"? I think he can easily find somewhere that will give him more then the 2 carries/game he was getting when Hightower was the starter. If you mean the last two games, I think you're right. He's not going to start anywhere or get 15+ carries/game. But, I can still see him in a RBBC, getting maybe 10 carries/game. He averaged 3.9 yds/carry this year, which isn't horrible. I think the last two weeks have shown that he can be affective when he's fresh and has some decent blocking.As long as he's willing to accept a RBBC role, I think he'll have a few teams interested. If he wants to be an unquestioned starter, he should just retire.Jeff Pasquino said:
dgreen
Footballguy
I didn't see too many Cards games this year, but I don't see how you can say his time was rightly reduced. His time was reduced to virtually nothing, even getting a DNP one game. Hightower had one good statistical showing and that was against one of the league's worst rush defenses. His pitiful 2.8 yards per carry gives me no reason to believe James' PT was rightly reduced. Was that all just to save him for the playoffs?Again, I didn't see many of the games, so there could easily be something I'm just not seeing in the stats.Banger said:
I'm throwing in a darkhorse candidate and say the Jaguars. I'm pretty sure Fred will be gone because of the business aspect of the NFL. I think he's owed about 8 Million next season and just isn't performing for that kind of money. I think Edge would be successful running with MJD. He's a Fred Taylor like runner, can grind out the yards and he will probably get a sufficient amount of carries to keep him happy in that offense.
If not the jags I can also see Denver, KC, CLE
Denver- Needs a RB, they don't really have a grinder... Edge isn't pretty but he can move the chains.
KC- I fully expect LJ to rework his contract in order for a trade to happen. That said (being speculation) but Kolby Smith doesn't seem talented enough and Jamal Charles seems to frail to carry the ball 25+... he has great speed, hands and elusiveness but I see him more of a Leon Washington type.
CLE- Speculation again but I can see them releasing Jamal Lewis in the off-season. He didn't perform well this season, I don't even believe he broke 1000 yards. He got a pretty good contract and Jerome Harrison is also a change of pace back.
If not the jags I can also see Denver, KC, CLE
Denver- Needs a RB, they don't really have a grinder... Edge isn't pretty but he can move the chains.
KC- I fully expect LJ to rework his contract in order for a trade to happen. That said (being speculation) but Kolby Smith doesn't seem talented enough and Jamal Charles seems to frail to carry the ball 25+... he has great speed, hands and elusiveness but I see him more of a Leon Washington type.
CLE- Speculation again but I can see them releasing Jamal Lewis in the off-season. He didn't perform well this season, I don't even believe he broke 1000 yards. He got a pretty good contract and Jerome Harrison is also a change of pace back.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Yes, I'm talking more about the last 2 games and his current shared backfield (to some extent) with Hightower and Arrington (to a much lesser degree).
Banger
Footballguy
You can't go by YPC with respect to Hightower since for most of the season he was a short yardage back so by nature you'll run for a worse YPC. In most of the games that I saw Hightower had more explosiveness and looked to be the better RB.
Captain_Apocalypse
Footballguy
I don't get it when people say things like he could be the thunder in a thunder/lightning attack. To me Edge has always been more of a finess player. He has the size to run over some guys once in a while, but he does not strike me as a grinder. That is evidenced by his performance in goal line situations. I don't know how many times he has failed to punch in the short ones, or fumbled. I just think he was a poor fit for the cardinals running game (what of it there has been) since Wizz got there. Seems they do want more of a Thunder/lightning attack which they have shown by shifting to Hightower/JJ combo. Edge is neither one of those players, not quite big enough and not quite shifty enough, but a competent combo of being able to do a little bit of both. I always thought that was his strength. Being one of those backs that can pretty much do everything and can be in on most every play. I was puzzled too why he didn't get more passes thrown his way. He has decent hands and is good on screens and getting outside. Being stuck on a team with uber-wr talent and poor run blocking has not helped his case. As far as comparing his situation to S. Alexander, please don't. Alexander had no desire and no fire at the end. He had given up. Edge has a lot of desire and motivation to continue to play the game if you listen to him talk. Alexander is a bum. (yes I am a seattle fan and I owned SA his entire career). Now, what happens to Edge next season? I could see a team giving him one more shot as a starter. If they were smart they would limit his touches in some sort of RBBC just to keep him fresh. I could actually see him in NE. It would fit the teams M.O. of picking up vet RBs and their run game does need some focus. He could probably get a decent contract with play-for-pay incentives. Maybe the Bengals would give him a chance, that team is a mess so no telling what they are thinking, TB is a possibility, and maybe N.O. if things don't work out with their current RB situation. Honestly though I think he will actually stay in AZ. He is showing his value to the team in the playoffs and I think the team will come around to seeing that they should try to keep him 1 more season and give him a better chance to produce as the starter. Yes, he is old but I am thinking he still has a good season or 2 in him if he is used the right way. Grinding out the tough yards is not it though.
Buckeyedawgs
Footballguy
I don;t think he's going anywhere! Him and Hightower are close. It was stragety all along to keep him rested for playoffs. And a good one at that! He has mentored Hghtower all year. Been a role model of a teamate. Was he happy? No! But he took it like a man for most part for the team. And currently being awarded for it!
Almost same situation as Baltimore did with McGahee at times.
Almost same situation as Baltimore did with McGahee at times.
