Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins.

MTK · 07-31-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

How is cofield and bowen Bums?

Ask diehard.

skinsfaninok · 07-31-2011, 09:43 PM

I mean my gosh they aren't Albert Haynesworth or anything...... OH wait

skinsfaninok · 07-31-2011, 09:59 PM

23 Rushing TD's in 3 years? Pretty solid

rbanerjee23 · 07-31-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

23 Rushing TD's in 3 years? Pretty solid

In an RB by committee system with 65% passing plays during the time he was there (2008-2010) which was third highest in the league for that span

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I think he is really underrated and love the pickup

skinsfaninok · 07-31-2011, 10:24 PM

I've seen many Cards fans pissed about losing him

That Guy · 07-31-2011, 10:29 PM

solid... i imagine torain, helu, and hightower make the cut, and we got brown too. no need for big money on bradshaw etc, big money rbs don't usually get you value. and paying DW over 8mill per would be stupid, especially when he ends up back on IR by miseason.

skinsnut · 07-31-2011, 10:45 PM

Holliday was gunna be a backup, I bet Hightower will be too...but he's like a decade younger AND on a team with no QB passing threat...a CRITICAL need....so...I am LOVING this trade...quite wise....a legit running threat...we could use a legit receiving threat too.

If this shows insight to the minds of Shanny and Allen...perhaps they were thinking draft a ton of playmakers RB and WR....and grab one vet playmaker of each to buy us time until they develop...I just don't know if Gaffney is considered enough of a threat as a WR...he certainly doesn't seem to be more of one than our existing Moss....unlike the RB position...therefore, I think our odds of going after a #1 WR have just increased quite a bit.

mooby · 07-31-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

Holliday was gunna be a backup, I bet Hightower will be too...but he's like a decade younger AND on a team with no QB passing threat...a CRITICAL need....so...I am LOVING this trade...quite wise....a legit running threat...we could use a legit receiving threat too.

If this shows insight to the minds of Shanny and Allen...perhaps they were thinking draft a ton of playmakers RB and WR....and grab one vet playmaker of each to buy us time until they develop...I just don't know if Gaffney is considered enough of a threat as a WR...he certainly doesn't seem to be more of one than our existing Moss....unlike the RB position...therefore, I think our odds of going after a #1 WR have just increased quite a bit.

I think this trade will prove to be a good thing for us after this season. We gave up Holliday, who brings leadership to the team but not much else, and the conditional pick all depends on how Hightower performs. If he performs good, the Cards get adequate compensation. If he performs bad, they get minimal compensation. It works out for both sides in the end, especially since Hightower didn't have much of a future in AZ with Ryan Williams and Beanie Wells.

Jontrem · 07-31-2011, 10:59 PM

Surprised by this signing did not see us adding someone of his caliber. I dont like giving up any draft picks but at least we got a productive young player for an older player and a pick

skins89moss · 08-01-2011, 02:02 AM

I like the trade for Hightower for Vonnie.
1.Hightower is still young and has been productive on a very bad run blocking team in the Cardinals.
2.He runs hard and is durable.
3.He can catch the ball out of the backfield and pass block.
4. He will push ATV for the starting job.
5. He has the most experience out of any back on the roster.

Vonnie is a good locker room guy but his best days are behind him so and we give up a 6th rd pick for a proven NFL back. WIN WIN for US
HTTR

Shadowbyte · 08-01-2011, 03:51 AM

What a great pick up. This guy has the game-breaking speed I've been clamoring for. I can't remember the last time we had a complete back who could take it to the house on any play.

davy · 08-01-2011, 06:22 AM

"Hightower wore thin on the Cardinals coaching staff with five fumbles in back-to-back seasons. Though he's a reliable pass-catcher, Hightower has been one of the least effective backs with the ball in hands, failing to top 7.0 yards per reception since entering the league in 2008."

Fabulous.

Longtimefan · 08-01-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by davy

"Hightower wore thin on the Cardinals coaching staff with five fumbles in back-to-back seasons. Though he's a reliable pass-catcher, Hightower has been one of the least effective backs with the ball in hands, failing to top 7.0 yards per reception since entering the league in 2008."

Fabulous.

He's close enough at 6.8. To be exact he had 12 fums. and lost 8 in 3yrs. at Ariz. Expect Bobby Turner to work closely with him about the importance of securing the ball.

redskin37 · 08-01-2011, 07:16 AM

Sellers will be cut or traded.

Monkeydad · 08-01-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by redskin37

Sellers will be cut or traded.

Cut. He's working out at TE and has zero chance of making the team with Cooley, Davis and Paulsen.

Darrel Young and Keiland Williams are a gret young FB tandem. Sellers had a great career here, but has been slipping over the past couple years...dropped passes, didn't look like he was giving 100% effort at all times...

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07-31-2011, 09:43 PM	#2
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,177	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. I mean my gosh they aren't Albert Haynesworth or anything...... OH wait __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

07-31-2011, 09:59 PM	#3
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,177	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. 23 Rushing TD's in 3 years? Pretty solid __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

07-31-2011, 10:24 PM	#5
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,177	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. I've seen many Cards fans pissed about losing him __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

07-31-2011, 10:29 PM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. solid... i imagine torain, helu, and hightower make the cut, and we got brown too. no need for big money on bradshaw etc, big money rbs don't usually get you value. and paying DW over 8mill per would be stupid, especially when he ends up back on IR by miseason.

07-31-2011, 10:45 PM	#7
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,975	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. Holliday was gunna be a backup, I bet Hightower will be too...but he's like a decade younger AND on a team with no QB passing threat...a CRITICAL need....so...I am LOVING this trade...quite wise....a legit running threat...we could use a legit receiving threat too. If this shows insight to the minds of Shanny and Allen...perhaps they were thinking draft a ton of playmakers RB and WR....and grab one vet playmaker of each to buy us time until they develop...I just don't know if Gaffney is considered enough of a threat as a WR...he certainly doesn't seem to be more of one than our existing Moss....unlike the RB position...therefore, I think our odds of going after a #1 WR have just increased quite a bit. __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

07-31-2011, 10:59 PM	#9
Jontrem Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 608	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. Surprised by this signing did not see us adding someone of his caliber. I dont like giving up any draft picks but at least we got a productive young player for an older player and a pick

08-01-2011, 02:02 AM	#10
skins89moss Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,634	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. I like the trade for Hightower for Vonnie. 1.Hightower is still young and has been productive on a very bad run blocking team in the Cardinals. 2.He runs hard and is durable. 3.He can catch the ball out of the backfield and pass block. 4. He will push ATV for the starting job. 5. He has the most experience out of any back on the roster. Vonnie is a good locker room guy but his best days are behind him so and we give up a 6th rd pick for a proven NFL back. WIN WIN for US HTTR __________________ www.islandstyleflowers.com Home of the Hawaiian Foam Flowers and Kukui Nut Leis. Great selections and best prices. Redskins Fan Since 1972

08-01-2011, 03:51 AM	#11
Shadowbyte Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 413	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. What a great pick up. This guy has the game-breaking speed I've been clamoring for. I can't remember the last time we had a complete back who could take it to the house on any play.

08-01-2011, 06:22 AM	#12
davy Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 957	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. "Hightower wore thin on the Cardinals coaching staff with five fumbles in back-to-back seasons. Though he's a reliable pass-catcher, Hightower has been one of the least effective backs with the ball in hands, failing to top 7.0 yards per reception since entering the league in 2008." Fabulous. __________________ “Don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to.”

08-01-2011, 07:16 AM	#14
redskin37 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oneida N.Y Posts: 138	Re: Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins. Sellers will be cut or traded.

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