Vikings Cut Ties With Erasmus James - The Postgame Pub

Sweets · 05-24-2008, 08:35 AM

The Minnesota Vikings cut ties with former first-round pick Erasmus James on Friday, essentially tying a bow on a monumentally disappointing 2005 draft. The Vikings waived James after he failed to pass a physical and now have hardly anything to show for a 2005 draft that was supposed to shore up several weak spots in the post-Randy Moss era.

Minnesota chose James out of Wisconsin with the 18th overall pick, envisioning him as the pass-rushing defensive end they had sorely lacked since the days of Chris Doleman. But after notching four sacks in 15 games during his rookie season, James had a series of serious knee injuries that derailed his time with the Vikings.

James tore the ACL in his left knee in Week 2 of the 2006 season. After a long and arduous rehab, James returned to the Vikings and played sparingly in six games last year. But he suffered a similar injury to the same knee in Week 13 against Detroit and again was placed on injured reserve.

Source: AP

**Chubz** · 05-24-2008, 08:54 AM

That was a very bad draft for them in 05.

Sweets · 05-24-2008, 09:22 AM

Yeah I'd love to forget the 05 season myself...

**cruzg24** · 05-24-2008, 10:29 AM

Ya didnt the 49ers go like 4-12 that year???

HolySchnikes · 05-27-2008, 05:17 PM

Erasmus was a beast at UW, but he couldn't stay healthy in the NFL. it was sad seeing him play for the team i hate the most, but he had his chance in Minny and he couldn't take advantage of it. i think you could say that his career is pretty much over, kinda reminds me of a guy named Ron Dayne.

Sweets · 05-27-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzg24

Ya didnt the 49ers go like 4-12 that year???

Thanx Cruzer, what would I do without you!!!

05-24-2008, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sweets WHAAAA No one does their job WHAAA Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,145 vCash: 0 Donate Rep Power: 0 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Vikings Cut Ties With Erasmus James The Minnesota Vikings cut ties with former first-round pick Erasmus James on Friday, essentially tying a bow on a monumentally disappointing 2005 draft. The Vikings waived James after he failed to pass a physical and now have hardly anything to show for a 2005 draft that was supposed to shore up several weak spots in the post-Randy Moss era. Minnesota chose James out of Wisconsin with the 18th overall pick, envisioning him as the pass-rushing defensive end they had sorely lacked since the days of Chris Doleman. But after notching four sacks in 15 games during his rookie season, James had a series of serious knee injuries that derailed his time with the Vikings. James tore the ACL in his left knee in Week 2 of the 2006 season. After a long and arduous rehab, James returned to the Vikings and played sparingly in six games last year. But he suffered a similar injury to the same knee in Week 13 against Detroit and again was placed on injured reserve. Source: AP Last edited by Sweets; 05-24-2008 at 08:45 AM.

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HolySchnikes PGP Batboy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 11 vCash: 1055 Donate Rep Power: 1	Re: Vikings Cut Ties With Erasmus James Erasmus was a beast at UW, but he couldn't stay healthy in the NFL. it was sad seeing him play for the team i hate the most, but he had his chance in Minny and he couldn't take advantage of it. i think you could say that his career is pretty much over, kinda reminds me of a guy named Ron Dayne.