Redskins-Colts Gameday Thread.

[12thMan]

For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

Don't see that being the case. I think he can still make the team but I do not see him being the starter at all. Hightower and Helu have played too well IMO to have neither of the two be the starter.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

Helu is faster, more agile, and a better receiver. Furthermore, he can be deadly even in limited action as a #2.

Hightower is faster, can pass pro better, a better receiver, is more durable, and runs just as hard.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

I dont see how Hightower is not the starter. Personally blown away by how great he has been in this system. Damn, Shanny really showing off his ability to get solid RBs once again that excel in his system. That freakin cut back last night got me off the couch last nite night spilling my West Coast IPA in the process. See SS, when I name drop, its good beers name dropping

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

Interesting call. Real long shot on starting over Hightower though.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

I would like to see Torain make the 53 man roster simply because he has demonstrated he can be productive. However, as we all know, the I-bug has been his constant companion and he's not versatile enough as a back-up RB with no ST's abilities. If he's not the starter, with the addition of Hightower he faces an uphill battle.

Kyle Shanahan to SI regarding Tim Hightower:

He’s a violent runner. He runs as hard as he can, gets to the line of scrimmage, and presses his cuts. And when he puts his foot down, it’s violent, and he’s getting downhill. He always gets tackled with his shoulders going north. He’s exactly what we look for in this offense… On grass with us, I think he can be an every-down back. Because he’s definitely a first- and second-down runner, and he also has good hands, and he’s fearless when it comes to blocking. He understands our pass schemes and he’s got a chance to be a guy who doesn’t come off the field. It might take a while for him to make the transition to us, but it’s always going to be a faster transition when you’ve got a guy who doesn’t flinch. He’s not scared to put his face into anyone, and he’s smart and he works at it. I think he’ll be able to do it.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

We have depth and youth, and that's all that matters. Give all of them carries, so you have fresh legs at the end of games and at the end of the season. It's a RB by committee league these days. Hightower, Helu and Torrain have all shown they're capable.