Edgerrin James wasted no time in free agency, signing a four-year, $30 M contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
“It’s a great situation. All they really need is a back,” James said at a news conference. “They’ve got an MVP quarterback (Kurt Warner), they’ve got two Pro Bowl receivers. They got a back and they’re going to shore up the offensive line.”
Then he added, “OK it’s a risk. But hey, I’m a poker player. You can take it to the river. I’m not scared to make a change. I’m not scared to go out on a limb and try something different.”
This signing continues Denny Green’s makeover of the Arizona offense. He now has the great back to go with his two talented wide receivers, Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. It’s unclear whether or not the Colts intend to go with Dominic Rhodes as their starter or if they have another guy in mind.
I’m shocked. I’d heard the rumors that he may go to the Cards but I never thought it would really happen.
So much for the J.J. Arrington era.
It’s long been the in-joke to say that the road to Arizona is paved with gold, but this move may actually put them over the top. For once, they have the RB they need to open up the passing game. Looks a lot like Indy to me, really. How’s the offensive line? And how’s the defense?