James Signs in Seattle

Got to say that if this is true, IMO it's a head scratcher.  Mainly because of what it means for the bottom of the depth chart - makes it a lot harder for Forsett to stick again.  But James & Jones seem to be the same RB to me, at this point of their respective careers.  So I don't see an upgrade, or an effective platoon.  Unless this is a clear indication they think duckett won't cut it as anything more than a short-yardage guy.     

From the Tampa Tribune

http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/story/phillips-begins-search-for-new-home/

Phillips plays SS, is 6'2", 220lbs and '09 will be his age 30 season.  He has a rep as a good run defender - the Tampa fans that I know pointed to his absence as one big reason why the Bucs run D caved over the last few games of '08.  The downside is that Phillips has problems staying healthy: he's only played one full 16 game season his entire career.

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