No one is going to blame Edgerrin James for taking the boatload of cash that the Arizona Cardinals threw at him over the offseason. No one should blame the Colts for letting their once star running back leave either, especially after Joseph Addai’s performance in Indy’s 45-21 win Sunday night over the Eagles.
Addai rushed for 171 yards on 24 carries and four touchdowns against a once proud Philadelphia run defense. Addai has simply become in one season what James was for so many years in Indianapolis. Don’t get me wrong, James was phenomenal and often underrated in what he did for the Colts, but the drafting of Addai has once again proven what a great organization Indianapolis is. While it’s true that without Peyton Manning (14 of 20 for 183 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) this franchise would probably struggle for nine wins, the Colts continue to draft well and show class every season.
On a day where Michael Vick gives the one-fingered salute to Falcon fans in Atlanta, Tony Dungy continues to trot out the very best every week. And I’m not solely referring to wins and losses either.
