Edgerrin

James

James is listed as questionable and did not practice Wednesday. Coach Tony Dungy on the matter:"I would not anticipate him playing, but if he practices (today), that’s a step towards playing.”

Despite the second-degree tear of his hamstring, James is out to prove he’ll be ready in practice this week. The Colts will have a better idea after Wednesday and Thursday practice. But James is sounding more questionable than doubtful to us. On another note, James explained why the Colts went for a late, meaningless TD on Sunday- “The fantasy football people would have been mad at me,” he said. “I had to please the fantasy guys.” We love you too, Edge.

Edge is as tired of the preseason as we are. He’s healthy and is still a top ten overall fantasy pick.

“I look at both of those guys being here (in 2005),” Irsay said. “I told you on Peyton that he wasn’t going anywhere, and he didn’t.” It will be very tough to pull off under the salary cap.

He’s on pace for career highs and should top 2,000 total yards with ease. SI’s Peter King believes James will head to the Bucs next season.

“It felt better than I thought it was going to feel,” he said. “I’m right where I need to be (on) Thursday.”

Coach Tony Dungy said he didn’t think it will be a big concern. “We’ll probably know a little more Wednesday,” Dungy said.

He skipped Monday and Wednesday’s workout because of a bruised thigh. James should carve up a depleted Tennessee defense this weekend.

If he can overtake Alexander -- and James’ schedule is more favorable in that regard -- he would be just the sixth RB since the merger to win more than two rushing titles. James owners get a little testy when all the Colts’ TDs are on pass plays, but that just makes his rushing accomplishments all the more noteworthy.

Irsay has kept his promises so far. It looks very possible that James could be retained with a one-year franchise player tender.