Baby J Back On The Colts! Colts Re-Sign Javarris James
by Brad Wells on Oct 7, 2010 11:55 AM EDT
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PrintWhile I am sure many of you are just 'giddy' over whatever Pat McAfee update we have in store for you, please temper your anger at me and at all things related to Twitter for this one brief moment so that we can, collectively, enjoy this one slice of 'Hell yeah!' awesomeness: The Colts have re-signed Javarris James, and they have added him to the active roster.
Javarris James, as you all know, Edgerrin James' cousin. 'Baby J,' as Javarris is often called, was with the Colts all off-season, through training camp, and in the pre-season. He was cut prior to Week One when the Colts needed to trim their rosters to 53 active players. The Patriots signed him to their practice squad, but he was recently released only to land on the Redskins practice squad.
Today, the Colts signed him directly from the Redskins PS, meaning Baby J (by rule) is on the Colts active roster.
[UPDATE]: As some noted in the comments (thank you!), the Colts dropped linebacker Tyjuan Hagler to make room for Baby J. Indy Star writer Phil Wilson doesn't understand why Hagler was cut. Cue me posting a Tweet reading, Wilson thinks Bill Polian is dumb.
I don't think we've seen the last of Tyjuan. The Colts are currently carrying five safeties. I don't look for DaJuan Morgan to stick around much longer, and neither does Phil.
BTW, Adam Schefter's Tweet regarding the Colts recent roster moves is quite humorous:
Colts signed free agent running back Javarris James and terminated linebacker Tyjuan Hagler
Thank you ty46 for highlighting that for us.
The positive here is that a player most of us liked and rooted for in pre-season is getting a shot with the team that his family has strong ties with. Edgerrin James is a legend among Colts fans, and he might be the greatest running back in franchise history. Now having his cousin on the team is a very nice 'feel good' story. We pulled for Javarris all during camp, and we will continue to root for him now.
Unfortunately, if the Colts are signing someone like Baby J to the active roster, it likely means that Donald Brown's hamstring injury is still not good. Brown did not practice yesterday, and hasn't practiced for well over a week. He missed last Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
With Baby J on the roster, and Brown likely sidelined, the pecking order at RB is probably along thel ines of Joseph Addai, Mike Hart, and Javarris 'Baby J' James.
Colts also added running back Brandon Minor to the practice squad.
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Great
Can he play safety or replace Philip Wheeler? Split the atom? Cure cancer? :P
by session55 on Oct 7, 2010 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
my assumption
is that Hagler is likely to be re-signed at some point depending on whether Brown can return from his injury
How can you not love a team that does this?
I said it the other day
but I wasn’t overly impressed with Baby J in the pre-season. I am a fan of the “Colts family” side of the story, but hope we don’t have to rely on him too much this week.
So disappointed about D. Brown, too. That guy is more Jahvid Best than Javid Best is.
How can you not love a team that does this?
LOL, Schefter
“Colts signed free agent running back Javarris James and terminated linebacker Tyjuan Hagler.”
by Ty46 on Oct 7, 2010 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thank you
Didn’t notice it read that way. Highlighted that in blog update.
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Hagler
will be missed in the war against the machines.
IDEA! Go back in time… to make sure Tyjaun hagler fulfills his destiny
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by naptown_ninja on Oct 7, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why?
The hell are we signing ST/Offensive Players and releasing defensive players that are solid? If you wanna cut someone off the defensive squad, get rid of Wheeler…my goodness, how is he still a starter? Also, the issue with safety needs to be addressed ASAP..seeing our secondary sucked with Melvin in it, how on earth are we making improvements to this situation by plugging in unproven and inexperienced guys?
"I’m very fast. I’m like Forest Gump except... I am not an idiot." - Michael Scott
The good news is,
our secondary couldn’t play worse if they tried. The only way to go is up. If they make even ‘one’ play this game, like an interception or fumble recovery, the Colts most likely win.
Deja vu
Phillip Wheeler = Gilbert Gardner
Eventually I hope they see the light again.
Yeah, I'm Shure.
Not necessary
Just remove the dreads. He’ll look (and, as a result) play like Polamalu. Since we need improvements at the safety position anyway, it’d be the two birds/one stone concept.
So, he is Edge's cousin.
So what? How useful can he actually be on this team right now?
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
Last piece of Colts merch added to my collection: Riddell Authentic Revolution Helmet!.
he'll be
the Colts only depth if (God forbid) Addai or Hart get injured on Sunday. I’d say that’s pretty useful.
Brown is still out?
If that’s the case, then he could be useful. I would’ve preferred a safety though.
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
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by BlueMark1821 on Oct 7, 2010 1:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Other than Bethea
The others concern me a bit. Depth for sure, but the quality of that depth is yet to be seen. Hopefully, they will be a solid back up.
I expect a big win against the Chiefs but we’ll see
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
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by BlueMark1821 on Oct 7, 2010 1:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ok, now it's being reported that Brown's injury was worse than expected.
Now I totally understand this move.
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
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Finally!
Our roster is finally shaping up like I had hoped in the preseason. No more Mitch King, no more Gijon Robinson. Now if we can only shed Dawson, Painter and Hart. anyway, I knew baby J was worthy of a roster spot during the preseason. He’s not electric but he gains positive yards despite poor blocking plus he reminds me of Edge a little. Regarding Hagler, yeah its a tough break. But history shows he’s an IR case waiting to happen. The best hing is to bring him in for approx 4 games and let him go. Otherwise Irsay will be on the hook for the entire years salary.
Yes,having Painter
on the roster is a monumental waste of a spot.
I think
Most of us agree and concur on the waste of space that is Painter…
I’d have preferred to see Dawson ejected over Hagler personally… at least Hagler played well at a specific position..and plays special teams..
Wouldn't it be funny if the Colts
just decided to carry only one QB?
Phillip B. Wilson agrees with us
It’s good to see that someone is paying attention, who is close to the franchise…
Wheeler
has all the physical tools to be a great player. Mentally.. not so much :) Wouldn’t it be great if Manning could control the brain of every player at all times?!
by nickfromnaptown on Oct 7, 2010 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The reverse Sampson effect
Cut Wheeler’s hair = he will play better and be bigger and stronger
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
I think...
Phillip Wheeler should rape Delilah for the double reverse.
by nickfromnaptown on Oct 7, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
(rec’d)
P.Wheeler does seem to have compulsive brain farts on the field, but that’ll be a blessing if Manning can take over a player’s mind on defense (preferably Bethea) and make him read the offense the same way Peyton reads the D
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I know you don't literally have control over this but a request
Please beat the Chiefs. Thanks.
They’re obviously dangerous and also obviously not as good as their record, so just to keep nature in balance they must be beaten. Cheers.
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Glad we have Baby J
But we could use Hagler, he can still play and help out our linebacking core and my buddy who is in Vegas checked for me Colts still have the lowest odds to win the Superbowl 6.5-1, as of this morning!!!! They are still the favorite!!!! Last year I bet them in July it was 14-1, that is how much respect Vegas still has for the COLTS and Peyton!!!!
Wow
If we were 4-0 or 3-1 I could see that, but after going .500 a quarter-way through the season and losing 70% of our active roster due to career-ending injuries, I figured we’d at least be something like 12-1 at this point. I guess it’s because every other team is underperforming too — if Pittsburgh or New Orleans would’ve stayed undefeated, the Colts’ odds would likely be higher. Maybe I wasn’t thinking clearly when I was putting pins in my Garrett Hartley voodoo doll seconds before he shanked that 29-yarder two weeks ago.
That was actually my strategy. I’ll never wish ill of the Colts, but it was my silver lining if the Colts start off poorly — let the betting lines become even more attractive (say, 15-1), then lay a few hundred bucks on our team. It wouldn’t significantly change my life one way or the other, but it would sure as hell make a Super Bowl XLV victory that much sweeter.
agreed
odds should be higher, I rarely bet but 14-1 last year that I bet in July,, was good odds,, 6.5-1 now is way too low!!! and I had a 20-1 bet for $20 last yr with a Patriot friend so those 2 bets would have won me $3400 for $220 investment
by OBGYNOSUPREME on Oct 7, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So....
Colts offense is rolling right now = sign another offensive player
Colts defense is horrible right now = cut a solid defensive player
I don’t get it.
Also, after reviewing the Jax game on NFLN, I have determined that having Mathis on the field on 1st or 2nd down (not in obvious pass situations) is worthless. He is really getting blown off the line and out of every run play and it is ridiculous. Also, Session needs to wrap up more…his tackling is suspect and looks even worse when he overpursues on a play and tries to make a big hit instead of a solid tackle. One more thing, Hayden would be 100% better if he could make solid tackles even if he continues to give the 10 yard cushion. Too many whiffs for Hayden and Session.
Oh, and I still don’t understand why Moala is starting over Mookie.
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
are u serious
addai having his best year ever then he should retire what is he averaging like 3 ypc come on yall need a real back cuz payton throwing 50 times a game is not gonna be good…but anyway good luck this sunday….I BLEED RED AND GOLD
You act like...
Addai gets enough carries to break big runs and pad his stats. Joe is one of the most valuable RB’s in the NFL, Colts fans don’t need anyone to tell us otherwise ;)
by nickfromnaptown on Oct 7, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
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