Shanahan on upcoming game.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

Shanahan didn't come out and say it but he's strongly intimating that Hightower is the starter Week 1 .. big surprise

Tim Hightower ascends to Washington Redskins' starting RB role - ESPN

I apologize in advance if someone has already posted it but I didn't see it anywhere

He's earned it. He's the better all around back.

I think Torain still makes it. Royster possibly to the PS.

[skinsfan69]

I hope Hightower is held out. No need to risk injury. He earned the starting job. As for Torain, he's shown that he simply can't stay healthy for any period of time. I like the way he runs but with Helu sitting there it may be time to turn the page.

[53Fan]

Keim is reporting that Royster will also play against TB. I agree with skinsfan69, no need to play Hightower. He's shown what he can do.

9. Rookie running back Evan Royster, who has not played the past two games, will play Thursday vs. Tampa Bay.

[SirClintonPortis]

Helu can only have 5 reps a game and still be a threat to make a big play. Torain needs to be the workhorse back or else he won't be that productive.

[mooby]

I think next game we'll see a healthy dose of Torain vs. Royster. That's the battle that needs to be settled. Hightower and Helu are secured, so I doubt we'll see them except for maybe a series.

[rbanerjee23]

Originally Posted by mooby

I think next game we'll see a healthy dose of Torain vs. Royster. That's the battle that needs to be settled. Hightower and Helu are secured, so I doubt we'll see them except for maybe a series.

exactly -- its nice to have a decent stable of backs. None of them have really done much in the NFL, except for Hightower kinda, but they all seem like solid plug and play backs

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Hightower has made some plays for AZ. Wasn't he a good threat for them when they went to the SB. He was the third down pass catching back.

[Jontrem]

Does Torain play teams?

[skinsfan69]

I'm still surprised at how well Hightower has come in here and taken the rb job. I didn't think we was this good. I know it's only pre season but he just seems like such a great fit for this running game. And he runs with authority and has the breakaway speed and can catch. Not sure what Az was thinking. Let's hope he keeps it up.

[Bubba305-ST21-]

Landry is out again for the last game vs. TB but insists he will be ready for the giants on 9/11

The Insider - Your daily source for news and commentary on the Washington Redskins, by Mike Jones. - The Washington Post

[skinsfan69]

Landry and OJ haven't played at all together. A little concerned there.

[freddyg12]

yeah, I'm wondering if Landry's injury was a big concern this year for the coaches, thus the Gomes pick was needed to build depth there. I question whether landry will be able to go on 9/11.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

yeah, I'm wondering if Landry's injury was a big concern this year for the coaches, thus the Gomes pick was needed to build depth there. I question whether landry will be able to go on 9/11.

Either Landry's injury or Moore...I'm not sure if Gomes is more of a SS or a FS, and even with the acquisition of Atogwe I think they were concerned depth at safety. I haven't heard much about Horton, so I wonder if he's the odd man out in the safeties group.