Erasmus James 2.0

Here is twigstfor the Vikes and Erasmus James. It was ONLY 3 days ago that the Vikes waived James. But the paper work was not finalized in the NFL office. James was dealt to the Washington Redskins for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2009 draft. A two-paragraph news release issued by the Vikings said the team, “originally waived James on May 23, but rescinded the transaction today and finalized the trade with Washington.” At least we got something for James it is better than nothing. ESPN reports that in order for the Vikings to get the pick James has to make the Redskins roster.Washington made this offer because they felt that James was going to be picked up off waivers. So this inclied them to make an offer to Vikes for him.

Erasmus James waived

The former 2005 first round draft pick, Erasmus James has been waived by the Vikes after failing his physical today. In his first three seasons, he has spent more time on IR than he did on the playing field. James had four sacks as a rookie, when he played in 15 games and started nine.He played in only eight games the past two years and had only one sack in that time. James, who is recovering from three operations on his left knee in a 13-month period, did very limited work during the Vikings’ opening four days (Monday-Thursday) of organized team activities this week. James was a partipant in this weeks OTA, but was VERY limited in these sessions. With this news, only second-round pick Marcus Johnson, an offensive tackle, is left from the Vikings’ 2005 draft class. Also gone are Troy "Sir Drops Alot" Williamson, safety Dustin Fox, defensive tackle C.J. Mosley and cornerback Adrian Ward.Man, Tice was a draft master when it came to the draft.

ACL stops James come back

Erasmus James has his season cut short after tearing the same ACL he torn last season. He worked his way back into the starting lineup. Then this had to happen. All the hard work and rehab for what. He is back on the IR 14 months after the first one. So now James will have the ACL "repaired" once again. He is done for the rest of the season a good chuck of next season as well.This could not have come at a worse time.

It was the second significant blow to the Vikings defensive line this week. Ray Edwards, who started the first 11 games before giving way to James last week, was suspended Wednesday for violating the NFL's policy on steroids.

So now the Vikes are down the 1st 2 DE on the depth chart. So now the Vikes turn to rookie Brian Robison and second-year pro Jayme Mitchell to fill in for James.

Without James I think that Vikes will do a good job containing San Fran.