With Felix Jones being placed on IR the Cowboys are somewhat in the market for another running back to help out Barber with carries. It's funny that this may come as a surprise, but Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James is wanting out of the ARI. Current reports have been confirmed by the backs agent Drew Rosenhaus.
Rosenhaus said the request to be released was made last week and that he will continue to speak with Cardinals management. For those that may not know, James lost his starting job to rookie Tim Hightower, and over the last three games, James has had only 3 carries for 5 yards.
With it being apparent that the running back wants out of the Cardinals organization would he be a good fit for the 'Boys? Maybe so due to his status of being a 1000-yard back, and being healthy. But then again with James complaining about being a back-up running back, I don't think there's any chance that James has a chance in taking "The Barbarian's" spot as the starting running back.
In addition to an initial signing bonus of $7 million, James currently has a 4-year contract that is worth $30 million. The base salaries in the contract were $3.25 million (for 2006), $5.25 million (2007), $5 million (2008) and $5 million (2009).
Arizona is hoping to clinch their first NFC West title with a win Sunday vs. Giants and a 49ers loss vs. Cowboys.
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I can see Edge as a plug in for the rest of this season but that's it. I think Edge and his agent view him still as a starter and Drew doesn't do back up money! He'd take the load off Marion and still has the athletic ability and knowledge to step in and have a positive effect. The return of Felix tho will out him at number 3 back but would give us a commodity for trade with teams like Philly and who need a solid vet at back up RB. We'd have done better getting CB Hall to solidify a questionable secondary.
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