Edge was our featured back for the first 5 games of the season, then against Dallas he started splitting the carries between Edge and Hightower. Hightower got the nod to start against St. Louis and had a great game. Shortly thereafter, James asked to be traded. We do not know exactly what came down or was said, but that seemed to be the point that Edge was virtually put out to rest.
For what ever reason, Edge was given the chance against the Seahawks and preformed well. I am sure Whiz felt that James would not be back next year and gave the future back the reigns.
All I know is that we will have to have some running game to have any success in the playoffs. But just because we ran against the Seahawks does not mean we will be able to run against anyone else, but Edge does give us the best shot at it and am sure he will be the featured back going into the playoffs.
How much better did Warner look yesterday after we were able to run it? Watch the replay.