monster2333 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Will he snipe goal-line carries from Edge? Or more than just at the goal-line? I know he's not real fast, but he's looked great in the preseason so far. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I think his game translates well into the pros. I'm drafting him into every league I can, except HL HoF, where I am front loaded on RBs - and I only own Edge in one of them. Talent & opportunity - both facets are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hightower? I loved him in Police Academy. He really is hugh. But isn't he too old to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I think he'll stay in a backup role this season even if he flashes some brilliance... but if it plays out well, then next year he will be the guy to get. Earlier this off-season they were saying that Edge looked fantastic. He's not going to just outright lose his job this season, unless he goes down with a major injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I think he'll stay in a backup role this season even if he flashes some brilliance... but if it plays out well, then next year he will be the guy to get. Earlier this off-season they were saying that Edge looked fantastic. He's not going to just outright lose his job this season, unless he goes down with a major injury. I agree. Unless there is an injury to Edge, its his job for the season. I do agree Hightower will see short yardage and goalline duty, but thats about it for 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster2333 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hightower? I loved him in Police Academy. He really is hugh. But isn't he too old to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 From the team reports: --RB Tim Hightower, the fifth-round pick, has scored touchdowns in each of the three preseason games. He made several nice runs against Oakland last week. While he won't replace Edgerrin James as the starter, Hightower could get 100 or so rushing attempts this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I wonder if he can throw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster2333 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 If he can throw, my Bears need to work out a deal for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Beat writer Kent Somers said on ESPNews Friday that he'd guess Edgerrin James will get two-thirds of the Cardinals' carries this season. Fantasy Source spin: We project Arizona to run 383 times in 2008. That would give Edge 257 carries , way down from the 325 he saw last year. If he maintains his YPC average (3.8), it puts him at 977 yards. He could also lose short-yardage and goal-line carries to Tim Hightower and third-down work to J.J. Arrington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Beat writer Kent Somers said on ESPNews Friday that he'd guess Edgerrin James will get two-thirds of the Cardinals' carries this season.Fantasy Source spin: We project Arizona to run 383 times in 2008. That would give Edge 257 carries[ , way down from the 325 he saw last year. If he maintains his YPC average (3.8), it puts him at 977 yards. He could also lose short-yardage and goal-line carries to Tim Hightower and third-down work to J.J. Arrington. And with Arrington supposedly fighting for his job, he looked pretty darn good against a normally-somewhat-stout Raider rush D. I really liked Edge as a value pick as a RB2 this season but with reading all this, I would feel better about him as a flex back, or as my RB2 only if I had a mega-stud RB1. Edited August 26, 2008 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster2333 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Beat writer Kent Somers said on ESPNews Friday that he'd guess Edgerrin James will get two-thirds of the Cardinals' carries this season.Fantasy Source spin: We project Arizona to run 383 times in 2008. That would give Edge 257 carries , way down from the 325 he saw last year. If he maintains his YPC average (3.8), it puts him at 977 yards. He could also lose short-yardage and goal-line carries to Tim Hightower and third-down work to J.J. Arrington. Wow, don't like to hear that. I guess it's time to start working the trades already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfin2000 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Tim Hightower = The poor man's Marion Barber circa 2006...which ain't half bad for a late round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Have you ever seen Hightower run? He's a Marion Barber prototype. In Dynasty leagues, he is a must get and I'd even push to draft him as a RB4/5 in re-drafts. Yes sir, I like it, I like it alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfin2000 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Well, I say "poor man's Marion Barber (circa 2006)" in terms of the production I think we can expect from Hightower this season, not his overall ability or long-term potential. I don't see him racking up 15 or 16 scores, but I wouldn't be surprised to see 10 or 11 and 600 to 800 yards of total offense. Edited August 26, 2008 by tomfin2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 And with Arrington supposedly fighting for his job, he looked pretty darn good against a normally-somewhat-stout Raider rush D. OAK has spent the last 5 years with a bottom 5 run D, and they don't look to have improved at all for the coming season. Hell, Arrington didn't even feel the need to fall to the ground before he made contact against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Well, I say "poor man's Marion Barber (circa 2006) in terms of the production I think we can expect from Hightower this season. I don't see him racking up 15 or 16 scores, but I wouldn't be surprised to see 10 or 11 and 600 to 800 yards of total offense. I think I was typing when you posted. It wasn't directed at you. Just to the masses in general. But yeah I agree. He could be this years Bettis. That might be pushing it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 James is 30 years old and has carried the ball over 300 times in each of the last five seasons. That's all I need to know for me to want to get Hightower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 James is 30 years old and has carried the ball over 300 times in each of the last five seasons. That's all I need to know for me to want to get Hightower. Just when you begin to think that he might be a myth, he surfaces with pearls of profound wisdom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Well, in one league I have: Brees R.Moss Roy Williams Portis Selvin Young Witten E. James as starters cotchery,fred taylor, chris johnson,felix jones, anthony gonzalez, and chris perry on my bench. WHO would I drop to pick up hightower? Or is that not a great play at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Well, in one league I have: Brees R.Moss Roy Williams Portis Selvin Young Witten E. James as starters cotchery,fred taylor, chris johnson,felix jones, anthony gonzalez, and chris perry on my bench. WHO would I drop to pick up hightower? Or is that not a great play at this point? I'd drop Perry. Dude can't stay healthy and having any Bengal RB at this point is ... well scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Well, in one league I have: Brees R.Moss Roy Williams Portis Selvin Young Witten E. James as starters cotchery,fred taylor, chris johnson,felix jones, anthony gonzalez, and chris perry on my bench. WHO would I drop to pick up hightower? Or is that not a great play at this point? Take that to the advice forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Take that to the advice forum. Sorry, it just seemed to fit into this thread. I will move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Tim "Vulture" Hightower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 OAK has spent the last 5 years with a bottom 5 run D, and they don't look to have improved at all for the coming season. Hell, Arrington didn't even feel the need to fall to the ground before he made contact against them. You're completely right.... that's what 3 hours of sleep and being on meds will do for you It's their pass D that has been somewhat decent/underrated. Probably due to, as you point out, their run D is so porous. In any case, Arrington did look rather spry the other night. Not "go out and draft him" spry, but spry nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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