Originally Published: September 7, 2007

Addai out to prove he can flourish in expanded role

Colts RB Joseph Addai looks capable of handling an increased workload, writes Len Pasquarelli. Plus, the latest on the Raiders' QB plans and more.

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Pasquarelli By Len Pasquarelli
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INDIANAPOLIS -- In his team's Thursday night victory over New Orleans, Indianapolis tailback Joseph Addai served notice that he could go from quarterhorse to workhorse in the Colts' offense in 2007. Addai carried 23 times for 118 yards and one touchdown, and caught three passes for 25 yards.

For the second-year veteran, whose workload is likely to increase because of the free-agency defection of Dominic Rhodes to Oakland, the rushing attempts were the second-most of his still-fledgling NFL career.

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