In the aftermath of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals cut four-time pro-bowl running back Edgerrin James on Tuesday, making room for their first round draft pick, former Ohio State University running back Chris "Beanie" Wells.
[In 2009 NFL Futures betting at online sportsbook SBGglobal.com, the Arizona Cardinals are +1800 odds longshots to win the 2010 Super Bowl. Register with SBGglobal.com and make your NFL Futures bets today.] It was no secret that James wanted out of Arizona and had requested an early release, however; management held off until after the draft. It appears the Cardinals feel comfortable with the Beanie Wells pick to give James his wish.
James would have been in the final year of a four-year $30-million deal he agreed to on March 12, 2006. His playing time had diminished in 2008 under head coach Ken Whisenhunt who mainly used his big running back in a pass protection role.
In other post draft roster moves,the Cardinals also parted ways with defensive end Travis LaBoy and cornerback Rod Hood. Both players were starters most of the 2008 season. Cutting LaBoy and Hood came as a surprise to NFL pundits who thought the pair was in Arizona's future plans.
“It’s never easy to release veteran players who have contributed to the team’s success and these three individuals certainly fall into that category,” said coach Ken Whisenhunt in a prepared statement to the media. “But like every decision we make, it simply comes down to what is in the best interest of our football team and what gives us the best chance for success."
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