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Edgerrin James Was the Colts GOAT Running Back
In only 7 years with the Indianapolis Colts, Edgerrin James became the franchise's leading rusher and is the teams greatest running back
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Edgerrin James was selected fourth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts out of the University of Miami. James had a spectacular rookie season by leading the NFL in both RUSH YDS (1553) and total TD (17), which got him a spot in both the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams, along with winning the offensive ROY award. His very next season, he led the league in RUSH YDS again (1,709) along with YScm (2,303). After seven years with the Colts, he signed with the Cardinals in 2006 before retiring in 2009.
Edgerrin James’ ranks in #Colts history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
- 1st in career RUSH YDS (9,226), RUSH TD (64), RUSH YDS/GP (96.1), & RUSH ATT (2,188)
- 1st in Season RUSH YDS (1,709) & 3rd-5th (1,553-1,506)
- 1st in Season YScm (2,303)
- T-3rd in Season RUSH TD x3 (13)pic.twitter.com/wzzSDMjR7C
EDGERRIN JAMES WAS THE GREATEST RUNNING BACK IN COLTS HISTORY
Edgerrin James was very dominant during his first couple of years in the league before tearing his ACL six games into his third season. The only season where James and the Colts missed the playoffs was the season he was injured. James and Peyton Manning led one of the best offenses in NFL history after they were taken in back-to-back drafts. He finished his Colts career with four Pro Bowls and 1 All-Pro, which helped him earn a spot on the HOF All-2000s team, as he was one of the greatest RBs in his era.
Edgerrin James' HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
- 4x Pro Bowl
- 2x 1st Team All-Pro, 2x 2nd Team
- 1999 NFL OROY
- 2x NFL RUSH YDS Leader
- 2000 NFL YScm Leader
- 2000s All-Decade Team
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Edgerrin James’ ranks in #Colts history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
- 1st in career RUSH YDS (9,226), RUSH TD (64), RUSH YDS/GP (96.1), & RUSH ATT (2,188)
- 1st in Season RUSH YDS (1,709) & 3rd-5th (1,553-1,506)
- 1st in Season YScm (2,303)
- T-3rd in Season RUSH TD x3 (13)pic.twitter.com/wzzSDMjR7C
Most career RUSH YDS in Indianapolis #Colts history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
1. Edgerrin James (9,226)
2. Lydell Mitchell (5,487)
3. Marshall Faulk (5,320)
4. Eric Dickerson (5,194)
5. Lenny Moore (5,174)
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Most career RUSH TD in Indianapolis #Colts history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 11, 2021
1. Edgerrin James (64)
2. Lenny Moore (63)
3. Tom Matte (45)
4. Marshall Faulk (42)
T5. Alan Ameche & Don McCauley (40)
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Most RUSH YDS during 1 season in Indianapolis #Colts history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
1. 2000 Edgerrin James (1,709)
2. 1988 Eric Dickerson (1,659)
3. 1999 Edgerrin James (1,553)
4. 2004 Edgerrin James (1,548)
5. 2005 Edgerrin James (1,506)
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