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Running Back Rank: #21
Overall: #54
Hightower was all over the place last season. He had a couple big 100-yard games, rushed for fewer than 50 yards in 11 other games and endured some fumbling issues, drawing the ire of his coach. But in the end, Hightower finished with a career-high 736-rushing yards. His rushing totals have gone up every year in the league. He averages 578-rushing yards per season. Hightower also does a good job as a receiver out of the backfield, catching 118 passes in three seasons. He did have a career-low 21 receptions last season, though. Hightower heads to Washington to compete for the starter's job. He has a host of backs to compete with but should at least get some playing time even if he doesn't start. Hightower is a powerful back with pretty good speed but isn't a game changer. He seems best suited as a third-down back or short-yardage option.
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Hightower has some value as a No. 3 or 4 back because he has good touchdown potential and he'll get a decent number of receptions, giving him more value in PPR leagues. His yardage totals won't be great, though. It would be a big surprise to see him top last year's totals. A season with 500 total yards and five touchdowns seems about right for Hightower. |
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| Washington Redskins impending free-agent RB Tim Hightower (knee) said he expects to be ready for the start of the regular season but would not set a timetable for when he will be ready to practice. Hightower could be ready for the start of training camp because he has been rehabbing his torn anterior cruciate ligament for a while. |
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| Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower said Monday, Jan. 2, that he wants to return. However, it is likely he will need to re-sign a one-year deal since he is coming off an injury. 'It's very important, very important (to return),' Hightower said. 'I love this organization. Coming back here I didn't realize how much it would mean to me coming back, being around your family and going places with the fans. It was special for me. This is somewhere I would like to play for a long time.' |
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| Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. |
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| Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower (knee) said Tuesday, Nov. 1, that he is confident he'll be back in 2012. Hightower is still doing charity work, even as he is on Injured Reserve, and said it is important to attend events and encourage students to live healthy lives. 'A huge part of my rehab being a success is doing stuff like this to keep my spirits up. I know everything will work for the good,' Hightower said. 'So what, I'm hurt. You never know what a kid's going through, so I wanted to still do whatever I can to encourage them.' He is confident he'll be able to return in 2012. |
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| Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said RB Tim Hightower (knee) will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 7. |
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| The Washington Redskins think RB Tim Hightower (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 7, according to a league source, and is scheduled to undergo tests Monday, Oct. 24. However, X-rays taken Sunday, Oct. 23, after the game were negative, a league source said. |
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| The Washington Redskins and their medical staff strongly believe RB Tim Hightower (knee) has a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to multiple sources. Hightower is scheduled for an MRI Monday, Oct. 24. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not good. Ryan Torain should take over as starter from here on out. |
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| Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower rushed for 88 yards on 17 carries in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hightower hurt his knee in the game and it didn't look good. Stay tuned. |
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| Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower started at running back in Week 7. |
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| Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 20. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hightower should get in the game this week but still isn't worth using at this point. |
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