Hightower in 2012...?

SouthLondonRedskin · Post by **SouthLondonRedskin** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:33 am

I read on the Bleacher report mock draft that they reckon Hightower will be released or traded for next season.

That surprised me a bit. I've always liked him and was happy when we got him before the start of last season.

I thought he did well before his injury, and he's a lot more experienced than Helu and Royster. He's an excellent blocker which is vital in Shannys offense for a RB and a good receiving option also.

But I really liked the way he addressed the team after his injury in an effort to encourage them on regardless of all the injuries we were picking up at the time. That shows he actually gives a feck, and we need as many of those type of players as possible.

All in all, given the inexperience of Helu and Royster, I think we need him back, even if its just in a supporting role. He's not gonna be a lot of money either.

What do the good people of this fine forum feel about Big Tim...? Have I missed something or is the Bleacher Report overlooking the importance of his role...??

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:11 am

Did I miss where he signed a longer term deal? I was under the impression he is a FA but could be wrong.

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:14 am

Definitely a free agent.

SouthLondonRedskin · Post by **SouthLondonRedskin** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:15 am

He said that this is his home and he's very happy here, if we made him an offer he wants to re-sign basically.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:17 am

I think he would have to go in understanding that he'll most likely be the #2 at best RB for the team. But coming off an ACL, it's really a 2 year injury. Something that older RBs have a hard time coming back from.

If I'm Hightower or his agent, I tell him to hold off or look to sign in Pitt where they have RB issues.

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:42 am

KEEP HIGHTOWER !!!!

If for any other reason, RBs get hurt... and I love having a real good backup RB to come in for a spell.

Obviously like my boy said he'll have to know his place.

Still, he's a local guy and ya'll know how I feel about that.

riggofan · Post by **riggofan** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:46 am

I like Hightower too, but its all about the injury. He's either ready to play or he's not. I'd like to see them bring in to camp and let him compete. My gut tells me though that Helu and Royster are going to be duo.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:04 pm

If possible, draft up a short contract. Give the dude some cash, make some of it incentive laden. Give the man every chance to achieve those incentives. If he can't go, if he's not producing, or he doesn't heal up, let him go. That's the life of a NFL player but at least we're treating our guys good. He wants to be here, wants to be part of the org and wants to give it 120%. You can't just cast guys like that off, that's too much like the past. As I said in another thread, a big part of changing the entire culture of this franchise is to start treating deserving players right and with respect.

SouthLondonRedskin · Post by **SouthLondonRedskin** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:33 pm

Chris Luva Luva wrote:If possible, draft up a short contract. Give the dude some cash, make some of it incentive laden. Give the man every chance to achieve those incentives. If he can't go, if he's not producing, or he doesn't heal up, let him go. That's the life of a NFL player but at least we're treating our guys good. He wants to be here, wants to be part of the org and wants to give it 120%. You can't just cast guys like that off, that's too much like the past. As I said in another thread, a big part of changing the entire culture of this franchise is to start treating deserving players right and with respect.

Yeah, I agree. That commitment and attitude rubs off on others around them, with such a young team being put together that's almost invaluable.

I hope we see him in the B&G again....

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:22 pm

SouthLondonRedskin wrote:I hope we see him in the B&G again....

I agree. Especially with the durability concerns of the younger guys. We need to keep anyone who wants to be here, here. We haven't arrived yet.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:26 pm

Hightower will be in B&G

you're right CLL .... but, we're a lot closer than we were a year ago

jmooney · Post by **jmooney** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:29 pm

If we keep him, thats one more position we dont need to even look at in free agency or the draft. I'm good with what we have to work with at RB.

D-line and TE are the others, if we re-sign Carriker and Davis gets tagged.

the poster · Post by **the poster** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:48 pm

Hightower was and has always been a subpar runner in the NFL. I wouldn't be surprised if his lifetime yards per carry is below the mendoza line for determining a mediocre production level for a back (4.0)

and now he's coming off a major injury. the other backs are unspectacular. maybe the skins should avoid their common practice of acquiring that one savior and try to fix numerous problems on their roster. they have one of the worst rosters in the entire sport.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:30 pm

the poster wrote: maybe the skins should avoid their common practice of acquiring that one savior and try to fix numerous problems on their roster. they have one of the worst rosters in the entire sport.

More like the imposter if you ask me.

the poster · Post by **the poster** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:46 am

Deadskins wrote:
the poster wrote: maybe the skins should avoid their common practice of acquiring that one savior and try to fix numerous problems on their roster. they have one of the worst rosters in the entire sport.
More like the imposter if you ask me.

yes because Jabar gaffney and Willie smith and Rex grossman and reed Doughty and the rest of them scare anyone, haha dummy.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:45 pm

the poster wrote:
Deadskins wrote:
the poster wrote: maybe the skins should avoid their common practice of acquiring that one savior and try to fix numerous problems on their roster. they have one of the worst rosters in the entire sport.
More like the imposter if you ask me.

yes because Jabar gaffney and Willie smith and Rex grossman and reed Doughty and the rest of them scare anyone, haha dummy.

Yes, because those four players (two of which are not even under contract, and the other two aren't even starters) constitute the entire Redskins roster.

the poster · Post by **the poster** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:27 pm

Deadskins wrote:
the poster wrote:
Deadskins wrote: More like the imposter if you ask me.

yes because Jabar gaffney and Willie smith and Rex grossman and reed Doughty and the rest of them scare anyone, haha dummy.
Yes, because those four players (two of which are not even under contract, and the other two aren't even starters) constitute the entire Redskins roster.

the rest of the starters who played the most last year suck. they're not 11-21 because theyre good. I mean hello. their reserves are terrible. this shouldn't even be news. most people look at the redskins roster as being one of the weakest of the entire league

Williams ok
Lichtenstein ehh ok
Williams. subpar
Chester. avg
right tackle. awful
Davis. real good
gaffney. mediocre
moss. mediocre
young. decent
helu. mediocre
grossman. terrible

cofield. decent
bowen. ok
carriker. average
Fletcher. great
Riley. ok, need to see more
orakpo. good
Kerrigan. good and could get better
hall. subpar
Wilson. decent
Otagwe.
Gomes. mediocre

this tea, has one great player. a to be 37 year old MLB.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:43 pm

the poster wrote:
Deadskins wrote:
the poster wrote:yes because Jabar gaffney and Willie smith and Rex grossman and reed Doughty and the rest of them scare anyone, haha dummy.
Yes, because those four players (two of which are not even under contract, and the other two aren't even starters) constitute the entire Redskins roster.
the rest of the starters who played the most last year suck. they're not 11-21 because theyre good. I mean hello. their reserves are terrible. this shouldn't even be news. most people look at the redskins roster as being one of the weakest of the entire league

Williams ok
Lichtenstein ehh ok
Williams. subpar
Chester. avg
right tackle. awful
Davis. real good
gaffney. mediocre
moss. mediocre
young. decent
helu. mediocre
grossman. terrible

cofield. decent
bowen. ok
carriker. average
Fletcher. great
Riley. ok, need to see more
orakpo. good
Kerrigan. good and could get better
hall. subpar
Wilson. decent
Otagwe.
Gomes. mediocre

this team, has one great player, a soon to be 37 year old MLB.

G'day - c'mon back and have some fun with us

we're kind of feeling good about our franchise and know that you are probably trying to hide somewhere

don't let your obvious lack of knowledge bother you - c'mon back and share the joy

btw - I sent you an email too