Former Bills RB Xavier Omon has landed on another NFL team’s roster. The Seattle Seahawks signed Omon to their practice squad. Omon replaced another running back (Devin Moore) on the Seattle practice squad as Seattle is looking to revamp their running game after the release of Edgerrin James and the injury suffered by starter Julius Jones [...]
Larry Johnson ? No. Edgerrin James ? Negative. But it was clear the coaching staff is frustrated by the abysmal running game so far this season. Therefore, the team h as promoted undrafted free agent signee Arian Foster from their practice squad. To make room for him, the team has placed DE Jesse Nading on waivers. Thoughts?
More photos » by David Richard - AP Bison Xavier Omon powers through two Oil Derrick tacklers. Browse more photos » Xavier Omon tore up Division II college football. In four seasons, he led the Bearcats to four national title games, losing all four. Omon wasn't a player I tracked, but from my brief viewing, he has good footwork, good power, good decisiveness, a good first and second gear,...
I have been reflecting about what a memorable time this has been for all of us interested in the greatest NFL rivalry of the decade. So here are a few memories, off the top of my head, from the Colts-Patriots games in recent years: * It started for me in 2001, when the thought was that the unbeaten Colts would take apart the Patriots without QB Drew Bledsoe. Some guy named Tom Brady was starting....
More photos » by Darron Cummings - AP Farewell, guy. We knew you less well than you knew the system. Browse more photos » One final note before I excuse myself this blustery Friday evening. I will post notes for the third and fourth quarter tomorrow. I wonder sometimes when a player is cut - what was the play that put them over the edge? What did Edgerrin James do that ended his Seahawks...
We know that Julius Jones isn't exactly a stud Fantasy option, but he might end up being one in Week 9 when the lowly Lions come to Seattle. Detroit is giving up an average of 105.3 rush yards per game to opposing primary running backs over their last contests with two rushing touchdowns allowed. Jones has been awful in his last four games (164 total yards, no TDs) but should not only do well against...
While the Minnesota Vikings certainly impressed with a 38-26 win against Green Bay in Lambeau Field, the fall of the previously undefeated Denver Broncos has now left just two unbeaten teams remaining in the league. The Indianapolis Colts eeked past the San Francisco 49ers, 18-14, while the New Orleans Saints survived a late onside-kick and [...] Added by: egriffin Viewed: 1 time(s) Tags/Keywords:...
Defiantly, or perhaps obliviously, Edgerrin James told reporters in Seattle last month, ``It's up to me how long I want to play and how far I move up that [all-time rushing] chart.'' If only.
More photos » by Donna McWilliam - AP After the tricks had failed, Matt Hasselbeck and Deion Branch proved talent alone can still win. Browse more photos » Seattle started the drive with Edgerrin James in the backfield. He stumbled for one yard and then wasted the concerted push-left of the offensive line punctuated by a clean and well timed trap block by Rob Sims . It's moments like this...
More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP about 1 month ago: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and a former teammate, Seattle Seahawks running back Edgerrin James, shake hands following an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Colts defeated the Seahawks 34-17. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Browse more photos » Uh oh, here we go again boys and girls. Edgerrin...
More photos » by Darron Cummings - AP FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2009, file photo, Seattle Seahawks running back Edgerrin James is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson during an NFL football game in Indianapolis. Johnson was released from the Colts, for a second time, in October while the struggling Seahawks cut ties with James on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, releasing the backup running...