The infamous Drew Rosenhaus announced today that Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James has officially asked to be released. However, the Cardinals quickly rejected that request.
James still feels he is capable and physically able to rush for 1,000 yards, whether it be for the Cardinals or another team. Rosenhaus spoke for his client recently about the situation saying, "He is not playing now, and there are teams that are banged up at the running back position that he could help. We didn't get the answer we were hoping for."
Could the "teams that are banged up at the running back position" be referring to the Denver Broncos? Well, since Denver has four running backs on injured reserve, it is a definite possibility.
The Broncos were very interested in James when he was a free agent in 2006, but were obviously outbid by the Cardinals.
When asked about the request, Cardinals General Manager Rod Graves said Rosenhaus asked if the team would consider releasing James "and we declined it as a consideration. I explained to him that we still saw Edgerrin as a valuable member of our football team," Graves said.
What boggles this writer's mind is that while the Cardinals view James as a "valuable member" of their current team, he is being passed over in favor of rookie Tim Hightower and backup J.J. Arrington for playing time.
In the past three games, James has three carries for five yards.
If James is eventually granted his release, expect the Broncos to bring him in. Denver would like to have Peyton Hillis move back to the fullback position and the addition of James would be welcome in Denver.
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