Btubes18 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I just saw a news tip on CBS Sports talking about starting the rookie Tim Hightower over Edge. This guy went to my high school and has a ton of determination. Not to mention he was a stud in college. I think it would be a smart move by the Cardinals to give him a chance in the open field to run. Right now he is a TD scoring machine. I would not be surprised if he put up some big numbers for the remainder of the season. Any thoughts? CBS article "News: The East Valley Tribune reports that the Cardinals could be making a move to replace starter Edgerrin James with rookie Tim Hightower. James, after suggesting he should be used more, only rushed for 17 yards on seven carries and lost a critical fumble at Carolina. Hightower, though not used much (six carries, 3 yards), ran for a 2-yard touchdown. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said, "I think we've shown we're going to play the players who give us the best chance to win. ... At a point where we feel Tim gives us the best chance to win, then absolutely. But I don't think you can judge it just based on (Sunday's) game." Whisenhunt suggested, though, that Hightower figures to get a heavier workload. Hearing this, James said, "That's the way it was heading anyway, so it's cool." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 This guy was a beast in preseason. Watching him play, I definitely thought he should have gotten the nod over James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acuratl1984 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Awesome, I just made a trade for this guy in one of my fantasy leagues Traded: Steve Slaton ; Jeff Garcia For: Tim Hightower ; Plaxico Burress I needed a WR and had Westbrook, Chris Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Lynch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Why not? Edge is clearly not the same guy he was. Why not start the 22 year old rookie, then work in your young QB in the next couple years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Awesome,I just made a trade for this guy in one of my fantasy leagues Traded: Steve Slaton ; Jeff Garcia For: Tim Hightower ; Plaxico Burress I needed a WR and had Westbrook, Chris Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Lynch Nice Trade! You came out on top on this one, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Why not? Edge is clearly not the same guy he was. Why not start the 22 year old rookie, then work in your young QB in the next couple years? I watched an NFL Network special from the beginning of the season and Edge was talking about how he was not done, and he wanted to play a few more years. He talked very highly of Hightower, calling him a true "workhorse". He seemed to be nervous his job was in jeopardy. I know Tim would have loved to be a Redskin...to bad we don't have any need for him right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFun Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Not to mention Edge is going to cost that team 5 million next year. With the talent and skill that Hightower has shown thus far, there is no reason for him not to be the starter. A fresh new running back combined with that scary passing offense, a new sun might be setting in Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Moses Hightower >>> Tim Hightower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Brown Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i played in high school with tim. he should have gone to a bigger school than richmond, but was hurt most of senior year. I have to say i expected him to do well in the NFL, but not this well this fast. td machine btubes- what year did you graduate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 2003, I think he was a Junior (or maybe Sophmore) when I was a senior... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Brown Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 2003, I think he was a Junior (or maybe Sophmore) when I was a senior... nice. 06 here. got to block for him for one year. he was a senior when i was a sophmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I drafted Hightower and stashed him on my fantasy bench. Lets go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Awesome,I just made a trade for this guy in one of my fantasy leagues Traded: Steve Slaton ; Jeff Garcia For: Tim Hightower ; Plaxico Burress I needed a WR and had Westbrook, Chris Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Lynch not bad. i was high on hightower since training camp. actually used my final pick in the 3rd round of my dynasty rookie draft to take hightower. and he has turned out to be the best pick. 1st rounder was limas sweed first 2nd rounder was chad henne second 2nd rounder was early doucet third 2nd rounder was ryan torain then hightower was my first 3rd round pick. what would have been better was if i had taken chris johnson instead of sweed, CJ went just before i took henne. then id have portis, ronnie brown, chris johnson, hightower and torain for the 2RB, 1 RB/WR spot. but im hoping he starts getting the nod over edge. even though he is still putting up a steady 10 points a game with his limited touches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well it looks like Edge did not touch the ball yesterday. Hightower with 22 attempts 109 rushing yards and a Rushing TD. Not bad for his first start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well it looks like Edge did not touch the ball yesterday.Hightower with 22 attempts 109 rushing yards and a Rushing TD. Not bad for his first start. yeah. and i hated it cuz i had breaston at flex instead of hightower. i never saw anything saying james was getting benched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdoubleU Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 James may get cut before The Cards pay him that salary next year. He may go back to Indy. Should've never left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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