Skins Trade for DE Erasmus James [post #39 for link]

Skins7ny · #1 05-23-2008, 06:30 PM

James was released by the Vikings today. I remember hearing that he was coached by our DL coach John Palemo in college. I remember liking him when he came out of college. I know he had injury problems in Minnesota, and never did much there, but maybe a change of scenery with his college coach might be the prescription to get his career on track. I wonder if we are in contact with his agent. I don't know if he has to pass through waivers first, but I hope we take a look at him.

Skins7ny · #2 05-23-2008, 06:39 PM

I just checked PFT, apparently he failed the Vikings' physical. However, we could sign him and wait for him to heal, if our doctors' prognosis is good. It is even possible he passes our physical despite failing theirs-that is not unheard of. Like Andrew Crummey, it is worth waiting a bit for a young prospect to get healthy, especially if he is cheap and he can be ready for training camp, or even by the middle of the season (that is what the PUP list is for). While neither James nor Crummey are established enough to make the 53-man roster without proving themselves in training camp, I hope we at least consider signing James. After missing out on Calais Campbell in round 2, it would be nice to get a guy for Palermo to work with whom he coached to great success in college (this time Wisconsin, not Miami).

hail2skins · #3 05-23-2008, 07:51 PM

The title of this thread is very misleading. You make it sounds as if we've shown interest in him already. I will change it to make it clearer.

colkurtz · #4 05-23-2008, 07:53 PM

Why did he fail the physical? Obviously the Vikings didn't want to wait for him to get better.

shally · #5 05-23-2008, 08:23 PM

hasnt been healthy his entire career

a poorer version of courtney brown.. probably has a fture with the broncos

Meatsnack · #6 05-23-2008, 09:48 PM

Whether we pick him up or not, I still say Erasmus James is one of the great football names, ever. It isn't in the stratosphere with the likes of "Dick Butkus" but it is a great name.

skinsfan36 · #7 05-23-2008, 11:42 PM

if healthy he may be worth a look in camp if no other options

Hrabanmaur · #8 05-24-2008, 06:58 AM

Might be worth a look to get some vet depth, but only for at the right price. His poor health and lack of performance despite some of the best DTs in the league would suggest he's not an improvement over Daniels.

Hr fan · #9 05-24-2008, 09:04 AM

Not a warrior at this level, and counter to the hard-nosed player of our last draft. Pass.

coffdogg · #10 05-24-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Skins7ny

James was released by the Vikings today. I remember hearing that he was coached by our DL coach John Palemo in college. I remember liking him when he came out of college. I know he had injury problems in Minnesota, and never did much there, but maybe a change of scenery with his college coach might be the prescription to get his career on track. I wonder if we are in contact with his agent. I don't know if he has to pass through waivers first, but I hope we take a look at him.

We don't have anything to lose. He can't cost too much and if he is looking to become a starter eventually then all him and his agent have to do is look at our depth chart. I say sign him,rehab him and work to make him an asset to the team.