Despite his history of injuries, James has a reputation as an aggressive tackler and excellent place kicker. Early in his career he was frequently penalised for dangerous tackles, particularly tackles above the shoulder, with a swinging arm, or without the use of the arms.
James, despite having a history of injuries, is known for being a forceful tackler and a reliable placekicker.  Early in his career, he often received penalties for aggressive tackles, especially those above the shoulder, with a swinging arm, or without using his arms properly.