The Running Game

Mattyk · 10-02-2011, 08:32 PM

Running the ball and playing good D never goes out of style.

Dirtbag59 · 10-02-2011, 08:37 PM

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said in his post-game press conference Sunday that Tim Hightower's Week 4 role was reduced because he "looked banged up" in practices this past week.
Hightower wasn't even on the injury report, of course. The Redskins instead decided to go with the hot hand at St. Louis, and Ryan Torain had it en route to 19 carries, 135 yards, and a touchdown. Hightower probably isn't going to go away, but his role as Washington's lead back has appeared tenuous since Shanahan admitted to nearly benching him last Monday night. We'll have more updates on the Skins' backfield throughout the week ahead.

mooby · 10-02-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Running the ball and playing good D never goes out of style.

Truth.

Dirtbag59 · 10-02-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Running the ball and playing good D never goes out of style.

Whatever Grandpa

"I tell you what you want to win games these days ya got to pitch it around."
-De Old Ball Coach

SirClintonPortis · 10-02-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said in his post-game press conference Sunday that Tim Hightower's Week 4 role was reduced because he "looked banged up" in practices this past week.
Hightower wasn't even on the injury report, of course. The Redskins instead decided to go with the hot hand at St. Louis, and Ryan Torain had it en route to 19 carries, 135 yards, and a touchdown. Hightower probably isn't going to go away, but his role as Washington's lead back has appeared tenuous since Shanahan admitted to nearly benching him last Monday night. We'll have more updates on the Skins' backfield throughout the week ahead.

They way the games go, everyone is bound to be a little nicked up unless you are a kicker or punter. It's very possible Hightower got hit somewhere and it's "hidable" from the injury report.

That said, Mike Shanahan is a terrible "liar" or excuse-maker when talking to the press. Luckily, Hightower isn't as "big" as McNabb and thus no one really cares.

GusFrerotte · 10-02-2011, 10:08 PM

Sounds like Hightower is expendable on my fantasy team then. I have him as a flex guy, so I can pick up a young stud WR.

GusFrerotte · 10-02-2011, 10:11 PM

Sorry, being banged up doesn't mean squat if you lose carries to a younger more physical RB. I couldn't watch the game since I am in Detroit(Lions were on). UNless you guys saw TH get really nailed and hobbled off the field, he was just benched. He was good fantasy wise just because he has been, til today, good for one TD.

Mattyk · 10-02-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Sorry, being banged up doesn't mean squat if you lose carries to a younger more physical RB. I couldn't watch the game since I am in Detroit(Lions were on). UNless you guys saw TH get really nailed and hobbled off the field, he was just benched. He was good fantasy wise just because he has been, til today, good for one TD.

TH came into this game banged up. Torain practiced well this week and was the hot hand today.

GusFrerotte · 10-02-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mooby

I disagree. I think "banged up" is code for "he sucks."

I think you are right sir. TH's ypc is not very good, especially the last two games. I am not sure, but I don't think it is 3 ypc.

Chico23231 · 10-02-2011, 10:17 PM

I really dont care if it TH, Helu or Torain. If someone is hurt, then someone steps up and takes the ball. If someone is hot, stick with the hot hand. All 3 guys seem to be really good fits with this style of offense, so lets just keep running the ball.

GusFrerotte · 10-02-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

TH came into this game banged up. Torain practiced well this week and was the hot hand today.

Not so sure man. I like TH, but his yards per carry does suck rocks. He is usually good for one TD, but I am not sure. I guess we will see in week 6 who the starter is.

Mattyk · 10-02-2011, 10:21 PM

I guess his shoulder brace or whatever he was wearing was just for show.

Look, TH is clearly not playing well and Torain came in and played great. I won't be surprised if Torain is the starter against Philly, but TH is dinged up. He's had a lot of work so far.

mooby · 10-02-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

I think you are right sir. TH's ypc is not very good, especially the last two games. I am not sure, but I don't think it is 3 ypc.

I think I probably should've made it more clear, that was sarcasm. Hightower, for whatever reason, whether it be injuries, hasn't had very many big moments so far this season, except for his effective first half against AZ. But I do think he's injured, because I saw him wearing what looked like a shoulder harness on the field today and I don't think players normally wear those when they're not injured.

Either way idc if he's injured or not, because it's obvious we have a very nice triplet scenario at the moment. If he can't pound the rock, we have 2 other guys that can.

GusFrerotte · 10-02-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by diehard

Gotta mix it up still though, otherwise defenses know what's coming at them with whoever is in the backfield.

Good point. Shanny should have just said TH was having a tough day at the office and put Ryan in for a different look or give TH a break. Nobody in here has mentioned anything about him getting really bange up in the g ame, unless it is heldover from the Boys debacle.

mooby · 10-02-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Good point. Shanny should have just said TH was having a tough day at the office and put Ryan in for a different look or give TH a break. Nobody in here has mentioned anything about him getting really bange up in the g ame, unless it is heldover from the Boys debacle.

May I present piece of evidence #1:

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't know what you're disagreeing about exactly. I'm telling you he's banged up. I'm not guessing that he is. He is

View Poll Results: Who should start at RB against Philly?
Torain	90	69.77%
Hightower	39	30.23%
Voters: 129. You may not vote on this poll

10-02-2011, 08:32 PM	#46
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,739	Re: The Running Game Running the ball and playing good D never goes out of style. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-02-2011, 08:37 PM	#47
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 27 Posts: 13,958	Re: The Running Game Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said in his post-game press conference Sunday that Tim Hightower's Week 4 role was reduced because he "looked banged up" in practices this past week. Hightower wasn't even on the injury report, of course. The Redskins instead decided to go with the hot hand at St. Louis, and Ryan Torain had it en route to 19 carries, 135 yards, and a touchdown. Hightower probably isn't going to go away, but his role as Washington's lead back has appeared tenuous since Shanahan admitted to nearly benching him last Monday night. We'll have more updates on the Skins' backfield throughout the week ahead. __________________ Flacco is 1337 Fanclub President

10-02-2011, 10:08 PM	#51
GusFrerotte Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 3,961	Re: The Running Game Sounds like Hightower is expendable on my fantasy team then. I have him as a flex guy, so I can pick up a young stud WR.

10-02-2011, 10:11 PM	#52
GusFrerotte Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 3,961	Re: The Running Game Sorry, being banged up doesn't mean squat if you lose carries to a younger more physical RB. I couldn't watch the game since I am in Detroit(Lions were on). UNless you guys saw TH get really nailed and hobbled off the field, he was just benched. He was good fantasy wise just because he has been, til today, good for one TD.

10-02-2011, 10:17 PM	#55
Chico23231 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 36 Posts: 7,799	Re: The Running Game I really dont care if it TH, Helu or Torain. If someone is hurt, then someone steps up and takes the ball. If someone is hot, stick with the hot hand. All 3 guys seem to be really good fits with this style of offense, so lets just keep running the ball. __________________ Ready for the Draft.

10-02-2011, 10:21 PM	#57
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,739	Re: The Running Game I guess his shoulder brace or whatever he was wearing was just for show. Look, TH is clearly not playing well and Torain came in and played great. I won't be surprised if Torain is the starter against Philly, but TH is dinged up. He's had a lot of work so far. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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