Erasmus James to play for 1st time in 1yr - Motivated to rush back out

**singersp** · 08-23-2007, 05:28 AM

[size=13pt]Vikings DE James to play for first time in nearly a year[/size]

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI, AP Sports Writer
AP Sports Writer Dave Campbell contributed to this story
sports.yahoo.com

August 22, 2007

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Even Erasmus James knows he's not back yet.

The defensive end, and former first-round draft pick, will return to the field for the first time in nearly a year on Saturday when the Minnesota Vikings play at Seattle.....

**singersp** · 08-23-2007, 06:59 AM

[size=13pt]James thrilled to be back[/size]

With knee OK, defensive end will play Saturday

BY DON SEEHOLZER
Pioneer Press
Article Last Updated: 08/23/2007 12:37:15 AM CDT

Defensive end Erasmus James doesn't know how many snaps he's going to get in Saturday's exhibition game at Seattle, but the Vikings' comeback kid is looking forward to the first...

**Marrdro** · 08-23-2007, 07:09 AM

Thanks Singer.

Nice reads.

On a separate note, which one of you knuckleheads made the comment in the second article?
;D

Aaaaaaa huh huh He said get off on the ball. Huh huh huh huh

**singersp** · 08-24-2007, 05:58 AM

"Marrdro" wrote:

Thanks Singer.

Nice reads.

On a separate note, which one of you knuckleheads made the comment in the second article?

;D

Aaaaaaa huh huh He said get off on the ball. Huh huh huh huh

I could think of a few who would say that.

**PurpleTide** · 08-24-2007, 06:15 AM

Great to have Erasmus back. We are gonna be ripping QB's up this year, and it starts with that big cry-baby in Seattle. He is gonna get clobbered. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets pulled early, as even the referee's want to sack that Meow-y.

**singersp** · 08-25-2007, 12:02 PM

[size=13pt]Vikings: James motivated to rush back out[/size]

Erasmus James returns to the field tonight, aiming to show his knee has healed and that he can contribute to a Vikings pass rush that was lacking without him.

By Judd Zulgad, Star Tribune

Last update: August 24, 2007 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 10:02 PM

Karl Dunbar did a double-take as the Vikings went through a goal-line drill during Wednesday's practice. The defensive line coach had instructed right end Erasmus James to sit out, yet there he was in the thick of the action.....

**MVIKING7** · 08-26-2007, 12:26 AM

If EJ can get back to 100%, this has all the makings of a very good defense IMO. With Chad leading the way! Things appear to be coming together little by little. Questions remain in the QB and receiving depts.