With the release of Edgerrin James by the Arizona Cardinals, the Bengal’s may have a shot at picking up a veteran back that can backup Cedric Benson. Will they pull the trigger on this deal?... probably not. After the draft and release of Chris Perry, I highly doubt the Bengal’s will chase after a potentially washed out running back, yet I would applaud him being a Bengal.
If for some odd reason the Bengal’s chose to pick him up, it would probably mean that Kenny Watson’s days in Cincinnati are over. I would see the Bengal’s with a rotation of Benson, James, and Bernard Scott. DeDe Dorsey could potentially stay on the team for special teams and as a 4th option if needed.
James is definitely worth a gamble of picking up though, and ahs been a proven back for many years. In fact since 1999 (year he was drafted) he is 2nd in all yards from line of scrimmage only trailing LaDamian Tomlinson. Thus he would be one of the best backs the Bengal’s have ever seen on their team.
Yet, the Bengal’s wouldn’t be the only team interested in signing James. It appears a few Chief’s fans would welcome James to replace Larry Johnson, which if that would in fact take place I’d also take a chance at Larry Johnson joining the Bengal’s. Either way the Bengal’s would benefit form having an experienced “Boom” rusher in our backfield to help Benson carry the rushing load.
Keywords: Bengals, Cardinals, Cedric Benson, Chiefs, Dede Dorsey, Edgerrin James, Kenny Watson, Larry Johnson
