RB Edgerrin James, ---

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There is no 2009 profile for this player yet. Here is his 2009 profile:

2008 Outlook: Bust (overvalued)

Edgerrin James finished his second season in Arizona with 1,222 yards and 7 TD's on 324 carries, also catching 24 passes for 204 yards. 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. Arizona also drafted RB Tim Hightower out of Richmond in the 5th round, who figures to get some carries in 2008. The bottom line is that James just isn't a playmaker, but his consistent performance over the last six years makes him a sure bet to rush for at least 1,000 yards and 5 TD's. I'm expecting Edgerrin James to remain a solid fantasy performer, but he's no more than a #3 RB in 2008.

Update 8/1/08: Edgerrin celebrates his 30th birthday today and in a story by Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic, James spoke about the idea that running backs begin to fade at 30. "That's like a cliche now; I don't think that applies to me, because after all I've done and the way I take care of my body, I'm not even concerned with that. I see some guys who haven't even played as long as I've played, they're missing practices and not able to play every game." James remains a solid #3 or #4 option at the position for fantasy owners, but approach James with caution because the wear and tear after eight seasons in the NFL as a starting running back will begin to take their toll eventually.

Update 8/17/08: James has just 6 carries for 25 yards through the Cardinals first two exhibition games. Rookie Tim Hightower has looked great and with the Edge once again near the top in the league in carries last season, look for the Cardinals to try and cut back the workload James will have in 2008.

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