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90 | 69.77% |
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39 | 30.23% |
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10-02-2011, 08:44 PM
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Re: The Running Game
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10-02-2011, 08:37 PM
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Re: The Running Game
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said in his post-game press conference Sunday that Tim Hightower's Week 4 role was reduced because he "looked banged up" in practices this past week.
Hightower wasn't even on the injury report, of course. The Redskins instead decided to go with the hot hand at St. Louis, and Ryan Torain had it en route to 19 carries, 135 yards, and a touchdown. Hightower probably isn't going to go away, but his role as Washington's lead back has appeared tenuous since Shanahan admitted to nearly benching him last Monday night. We'll have more updates on the Skins' backfield throughout the week ahead.
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10-02-2011, 08:49 PM
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That said, Mike Shanahan is a terrible "liar" or excuse-maker when talking to the press. Luckily, Hightower isn't as "big" as McNabb and thus no one really cares.
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10-02-2011, 10:08 PM
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Re: The Running Game
Sounds like Hightower is expendable on my fantasy team then. I have him as a flex guy, so I can pick up a young stud WR.
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10-02-2011, 10:11 PM
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Re: The Running Game
Sorry, being banged up doesn't mean squat if you lose carries to a younger more physical RB. I couldn't watch the game since I am in Detroit(Lions were on). UNless you guys saw TH get really nailed and hobbled off the field, he was just benched. He was good fantasy wise just because he has been, til today, good for one TD.
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10-02-2011, 10:14 PM
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10-02-2011, 10:17 PM
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10-02-2011, 10:17 PM
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Re: The Running Game
I really dont care if it TH, Helu or Torain. If someone is hurt, then someone steps up and takes the ball. If someone is hot, stick with the hot hand. All 3 guys seem to be really good fits with this style of offense, so lets just keep running the ball.
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10-02-2011, 10:21 PM
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Re: The Running Game
I guess his shoulder brace or whatever he was wearing was just for show.
Look, TH is clearly not playing well and Torain came in and played great. I won't be surprised if Torain is the starter against Philly, but TH is dinged up. He's had a lot of work so far. |
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10-02-2011, 10:28 PM
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Why didn't you mention that before? I didn't see the game as the Lions were on. That is the first time anyone has mentioned that he was wearing a shoulder brace. So he did get banged up. He will probably be benched for week 6. |
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10-02-2011, 10:29 PM
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It was mentioned several times already.
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10-02-2011, 10:49 PM
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I just saw people say he was banged up, no mention of a brace. |
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10-02-2011, 11:01 PM
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Re: The Running Game
Is the team withholding details about injuries? Isn't that against the rules? For the last couple of weeks, it's been, "Hightower was tired", now this? An undisclosed injury. Makes sense.
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10-02-2011, 11:03 PM
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10-02-2011, 11:14 PM
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