Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.