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Running Back Rank: #41
Overall: #98
Hightower had a productive rookie season, eventually getting the majority of the starts at running back for the Cardinals. His biggest asset was as a short-yardage back, though, scoring 10 touchdowns. Hightower didn't excel as a starter, though, rushing for less than 50 yards in all but a game this season. He averaged just 2.8 yards per carry. Hightower needs to improve on hitting the hole. Last season, he tended to dance around behind the line of scrimmage trying to do too much. Hightower is a powerful back with pretty good speed. He also is a more than capable receiver, catching 34 passes last season. If there is a comparison to be made, Hightower could turn into Marion Barber in a few seasons.
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Hightower might be drafted sooner than he should. He has TD potential, but don't count on a ton of yards. Consider him more of a mid-round pick as a No. 3 back than No. 2. He has a little more value in PPR leagues, though, because of his ability to catch the ball. |
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| Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower practices kicking field goals at least once a week and could be the kicker in an emergency. 'Even though we have fun with it, let's not underestimate the importance of it. If it was a critical extra point and Neil were to get knocked out covering a kick the way he does, it could be something that would be important,' head coach Ken Whisenhunt said. |
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| Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower was able to hold off rookie RB Chris Wells during training camp for the team's starting running back duties. However, the two should combine to give the Cardinals the big-play threat at running back they have not had recently. |
| Fantasy Impact: We aren't sure Hightower will keep the job, though, as Wells played well when healthy. He has more big-play ability. |
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| The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower carried the football nine times for 42 yards in the team's preseason game against the San Diego Chargers Saturday, Aug. 22. His longest carry in the game was a 19-yard run. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hightower is setup to be the starter for the Cardinals - at least early in the season. Chris Wells remains slowed by injury. |
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| Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower is stretching the distance between himself and RB Chris Wells on the depth chart as the No. 1 running back, as Hightower has been improving during training camp while Wells has been injured. |
| Fantasy Impact: Right now, it seems Hightower will open the season as starter, but we still think Wells will take the job at some point. |
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| Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals RBs Chris Wells and Tim Hightower will be in one of the most high-profile competitions during training camp, as they battle for the starting tailback job. However, regardless of the outcome, both running backs are going to see time this year. Hightower has shown he can do many of the things needed as a third-down back, which is why it will be interesting to see where RB Jason Wright fits into the picture. |
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| Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Chris Wells will probably be brought along slowly because he missed all of the team's OTAs. Second-year RB Tim Hightower is not ready to hand over the starting job, which is assumed to be handled by Wells at some point this year. However, don't look for the Cardinals to hand anything over to Wells, so he is going to have to earn the job. |
| Fantasy Impact: It would be a surprise to see Hightower starting at the beginning of the season. |
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| The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower had 12 carries for 32 yards with a touchdown during the team's Week 14 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: His only value is for TDs, but he sure is getting a lot of them in this offense. |
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| The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower had 11 carries for 21 yards with two touchdowns during the team's Week 12 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hightower was once again slowed running, but got a couple TDs, which made up for it this week. |
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| The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower had 13 carries for 22 yards during the team's Week 10 game. He did have six receptions for 28 yards in the game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hightower was a disappointment in his second start of the season. He remains a decent No. 2 fantasy back, though. His numbers will improve. |
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| The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower had 22 carries for 109 yards with a touchdown during the team's Week 9 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hightower got the start and about all the carries for the Cardinals. He could be a huge No. 2 back down the stretch in a great Cardinals offense. |
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