Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by MitchelldotM

First we have 3 nobody bodies in the interior !!

Secondly we have 2 of the softest tackles in the League !!

Trent Williams is a bust out of the gate and Should not be playing Left tackle.

He will look 200 times worst than last year considering our QB situation.

That pretty much cements your troll status.
Go back to extremeskins....

And its spelled "worse".
w-o-r-s-e

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by GreekSkin

What exactly makes our O-line so bad?

Lack of ability to pass protect and marginal ability to block for running plays.

That about sums it up.

[hooskins]

lol an entertaining 10 minutes of my life have passed reading the last few pages.

[MTK]

So back on topic,

I love SC's optimism, but if Hightower ends up being mentioned in the same breath as some of the great Redskins we've had at RB I will be shocked.

I love his work ethic and versatility, great pickup and I still can't believe we got him for what we did, but I'm not seeing an all time great in the works.

I'd love to be wrong though.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

So back on topic,

I love SC's optimism, but if Hightower ends up being mentioned in the same breath as some of the great Redskins we've had at RB I will be shocked.

I love his work ethic and versatility, great pickup and I still can't believe we got him for what we did, but I'm not seeing an all time great in the works.

I'd love to be wrong though.

Matty:

I am not predicting "an all time great" here.

I said he had the potential to be the best Skins' RB since Riggo. That was almost 30 years ago and since then the Skins have only had a handful of good running backs - - and have had exactly ZERO great ones.

Hightower is a young guy who could give the Redskins a string of seasons with 1200 yards rushing and another 750 yards receiving while also providing something more than a blocking dummy in pass protection situations. That will not make him an "all time great" but it would be a nice upgrade...

[hooskins]

Matty,

I think that brings up a concern. Why did we get him for so cheap? On paper, it seems like a ridiculous steal. Why weren't there any other bidders?

For the record I think it was a good pickup. We got younger for a late draft pick.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Matty,

I think that brings up a concern. Why did we get him for so cheap? On paper, it seems like a ridiculous steal. Why weren't there any other bidders?

For the record I think it was a good pickup. We got younger for a late draft pick.

I'm guessing because they are content with their rookie 2nd rounder, Ryan Williams with Beanie Wells and Stephens-Howling backing him up.

Maybe they figured let's get something for TH now instead of cutting him.

[hooskins]

Perhaps, I should have been clearer. I absolutely understand AZ's perspective. They already have good RBs and Hightower was not a necessity.

My question is, why weren't other teams after him which would in turn drive up the price? Not trying to be negative, but just a thought/concern. Either way, I am happy with the deal.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Perhaps, I should have been clearer. I absolutely understand AZ's perspective. They already have good RBs and Hightower was not a necessity.

My question is, why weren't other teams after him which would in turn drive up the price? Not trying to be negative, but just a thought/concern. Either way, I am happy with the deal.

I could be wrong, but I think there wasn't much of a demand for RBs this offseason. Some big names were out there Reggie Bush (trade), Bradshaw, and D. Williams. But I just didn't see such a demand for RBs. Which makes me wonder if CP will get any opportunities.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Perhaps, I should have been clearer. I absolutely understand AZ's perspective. They already have good RBs and Hightower was not a necessity.

My question is, why weren't other teams after him which would in turn drive up the price? Not trying to be negative, but just a thought/concern. Either way, I am happy with the deal.

Many teams already have a RB that provides at least some of what Hightower provides or are looking for an RB with a different skillset. No reason to start coughing up fourths and thirds for him.

[MTK]

RBs are a dime a dozen. Nobody usually gives up much in a trade unless it's for a top guy.

[KLHJ2]

My guess is that not many teams are in the market for a running back. The days of the premier back are gone. Most teams already have 2 good backs. Hell, Dallas had 3 and let one go.

There are still a few quality running backs that are free agents. There was no need for anyone else to be looking for TH as far as I'm concerned. There is also the possibility that other teams were waiting to see if he would be released instead of trading for him.

[CultBrennan59]

Hightowers a decent running back, don't get me wrong. But he fumbles a lot. Which then makes me wonder, who fumbles more Torain or Hightower? I think more than likely we will trade Torain to a team in need of a RB, keep hightower, Helu, and Royster.

[GridIron26]

What made you to think that he fumbles alot? He fumbled only 12 times with 439 carries & 118 catches. I would say that's low.

Tim Hightower Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - Washington Redskins - ESPN

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

What made you to think that he fumbles alot? He fumbled only 12 times with 439 carries & 118 catches. I would say that's low.

Tim Hightower Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - Washington Redskins - ESPN

NFL Stats: by Player Position

Hightower was tied for the fifth most fumbles in the league at 4. Thats bad. Even considering the next Redskins to appear on the list was Torain tied at 19th on the list at 2 fumbles.