Team pushing hard for E. James signing before he leaves town

[ajcardfan]

I don't know, this feels a lot like that thread last offseason when we had supposedly made a trade for James. That also started with a "I heard on the radio.." thread on a Colts board.

 

[HeavyB3]

2 minute drill told us nothing that we didn't know. Says the Cardinals want an answer from james by the end of their meetings..

 

[azsouthendzone]

10 million up front and 5 years seems a little low to me

 

[Scott MS]

It's different because the Cards have the most money, James is supposedly in town right now, and it *could* happen.

Mutual interest from both sides -- only money in the way.

 

[DevonCardsFan]

Agreed. But they were talking about how well he breaks tackles and busts through the holes.. I didn't catch the whole conversation though.. 2 minute drill coming up so we'll see if they say anything. NFL Radio usually knows before anyone else about signings....

I posted this on another thread

http://www2.indystar.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10


per FoxSports Radio...a 5 yr deal w/ 10 mil up front



Colts board is acting like he signed too

 

[Shane]

I don't know, this feels a lot like that thread last offseason when we had supposedly made a trade for James. That also started with a "I heard on the radio.." thread on a Colts board.

Darn you aj. Stop tempering our enthusiasm.

 

[ajcardfan]

Here's the "James to Arizona" rumor thread from last year if anyone wants to take a trip down memory lane.


http://arizonasportsfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=49527&highlight=Edgerrin+James+trade

 

[ajcardfan]

Darn you aj. Stop tempering our enthusiasm.

Well, there is a big difference this time. James is actually in town.

 

[Evil Ash]

10 million up front and 5 years seems a little low to me

Alexander's signing bonus was only $11.5 million and for a longer deal

 

[Totally_Red]

Alexander's signing bonus was only $11.5 million and for a longer deal

Also, Alexander has never had a serious injury. $10 million is in the ball park. There are likely some substanial paydays in there as well. Wouldn't be surprised if the Cardinals include a big offseason workout bonus as well.

 

[joeshmo]

Alexander's signing bonus was only $11.5 million and for a longer deal

Plus there will be roster bonuses, escalators, incentives, and so on.

 

[DevonCardsFan]

http://mb20.scout.com/fcoltsfrm4.showMessage?topicID=4400.topic


Another board with same info of radio report

http://mb20.scout.com/fcoltsfrm4.showMessage?topicID=4400.topic

 

[bigredjane]

Hope our weather-

today doesn't discourage him!! I'm too excited, I can't stand it!

 

[Evil Ash]

today doesn't discourage him!!

He grew up and lives in Florida. Somehow I don't think the rain will affect him one way or the other

I'm too excited, I can't stand it!

You're not alone. This board will probably crash if/when it happens

 

[Ryanwb]

I see the rain has driven everyone to the board..... 110 people viewing the Cardinals forum

 

[ajcardfan]

Also, Alexander has never had a serious injury. $10 million is in the ball park. There are likely some substanial paydays in there as well. Wouldn't be surprised if the Cardinals include a big offseason workout bonus as well.

His salary would probably be about 5 or 6 mil meaning he'd bank 15+ in the first year of the deal. That'd get 'er done IMO.

 

[Totally_Red]

I see the rain has driven everyone to the board..... 110 people viewing the Cardinals forum

Nope the James gang for me.

 

[Skkorpion]

I'm sorry, but I don't believe the report.

And speaking of weather, it's cold (37 at my house), has been raining all day and my parents have 6 inches of snow so far just north of Scottsdale.

The longer it goes, the more nervous I get. I agree with the school of thought that says he signs today or not at all. If he leaves, caput.

 

[joeshmo]

The longer it goes, the more nervous I get. I agree with the school of thought that says he signs today or not at all. If he leaves, caput.

He isnt leaving today. He has plans to be here today of which he got here late in the day all the way through Sunday.

In fact he is supposed to have dinner with Fitz and some other Cards players and coaches tonight.

 

[RedRob]

Maybe I should stop by Sapporo on the off chance they'd go there.

I heard Larry mention that was one of their hang outs; about 5 minutes from my house.

 

[dmoney]

What are you waiting for.....plant a tape recorder so we can hear all of the celebrations. Get er done!

 

[CronosCard]

"..And in this corner.."

I f we do sign James, would we maybe switch !st rounders with them? Not that I would like this but it was brought up on one of their sites..

 

[Big Deal]

I f we do sign James, would we maybe switch !st rounders with them? Not that I would like this but it was brought up on one of their sites..

 

[Dr. Jones]

I f we do sign James, would we maybe switch !st rounders with them? Not that I would like this but it was brought up on one of their sites..

He is unrestricted I think. No compensation will be needed.

 

[Zeno]

I f we do sign James, would we maybe switch !st rounders with them? Not that I would like this but it was brought up on one of their sites..

Switch first rounders with who? We don't have to give up compensation for James.

Boldin and James have the same agent...I hope that means that they know each other and have some sort of relationship.