Lost in the Super Bowl shuffle (sorry, I couldn’t resist) was the news that Edgerrin James expects that he won’t be back with the Indianapolis Colts next season. It appears that the club is more interested in signing WR Reggie Wayne and DE Dwight Freeney to long-term contracts.
The market value of good running backs has decreased in recent years, but a James departure would leave a gaping hole in the Colts’ backfield. Over the past three years, Edge has gained 5425 total yards from scrimmage, averaging 4.7 yards per touch. He has also scored 33 times over the same span. He turns 28 in August and will be looking for a long-term (5 or 6 year deal). James is still on the right side of 30 and will be a valuable commodity for clubs looking for a stud back.
I think he’d look great in a Packer uniform.
