ustailgate.com - 11/4/2008
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Tim Hightower had 22 carries, 109 yards and a touchdown against the Rams last Sunday and he will keep the starting job over veteran Edgerrin James, who had zero carries. Hightower will start again Week 10. HC Ken Whizenhunt was cautiously optimistic about Hightower. "We've got to see it over t…
Coach defends Hightower move
azcentral.com 11/4/2008 — It can be a humbling experience when the mentor is asked to give way to the apprentice. Especially when the mentor is only 30 years old. But that's what happened Sunday to Cardinals running back Edgerrin James, who didn't play in a 34-13 win in St. ...
Whisenhunt: James still 'valuable part of this team
eastvalleytribune.com 11/4/2008 — Edgerrin James still has a role with the Cardinals. But while coach Ken Whisenhunt made this point clear on Monday, he didn t exactly define what that role will be, other than he will back up Tim Hightower, the team s new starting running back. Cards ...
NFL News and Fantasy Football Views - Week 10
screamingsports.com 11/5/2008 — Welcome to the Week 10 version of the Bruno Boys NFL Newz and Fantasy Football Viewz. In this weeks edition we will be discussing Tim Hightower and LaDanian Tomlinson as well as our individual Studs and Duds from Week 9 and our "Putz" of the week.
Dynasty Diaries: Most Talented Rookie Running Back Class Ever
nfl.fanhouse.com 11/5/2008 — With Ray Rice and Tim Hightower announcing their presence with authority this weekend, we are continuing to witness easily the best draft class of running backs in NFL history. No class even comes remotely close to this one, should even half of the ...
Hightower Getting His Chance in Arizona
imaginarygridiron.com 11/5/2008 — Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Tim Hightower suddenly elevated from goal-line vulture to starting running back, to the surprise and delight of many. Veteran Edgerrin James took a backseat to the first-year back from Richmond and didn’t log a carry in Arizona’s 34-13 win over St. Louis.
Most Talented Rookie Running Back Class Ever
fantasy.fanhouse.com 11/6/2008 — With Ray Rice and Tim Hightower announcing their presence with authority this weekend, we are continuing to witness easily the best draft class of running backs in NFL history. No class even comes remotely close to this one.
Cards notebook: Hightower humble despite hype | Cardinals / NFL
eastvalleytribune.com 11/8/2008 — The next step for Tim Hightower is to duplicate his big starting debut. But if it doesn't happen on Monday night vs. San Francisco, it won't be because Hightower developed a swollen head. Read Mike Tulumello's blog, 'Bird Watching' The rookie running ...
MNF: Hightower Best Fit For Cardinals —
Football Outsiders
Not really sure if this headline actually fits the story, but alas, this week's Monday Night story is on the Cardinals' decision to bench Edgerrin James for Tim Hightower, why it might be, and whether it's the right move.
Around the NFC West: All things Hightower —
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Darren Urban of azcardinals.com writes about Tim Hightower's path to the NFL. Strong parental support helped Hightower get to this point. Also from Urban : The Cardinals' quarterbacks and receivers hold meetings to help stay on the same page. Kent Somers of ...
At the Edge of a Career —
Raising Zona | An Arizona Cardinals Blog
Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James , as most know by now, sat this past Sunday in the victory over St. Louis . Many are questioning whether James’s season, or possibly his career, is over? Amazing what a few games will do for someone.
We all knew rookie Tim Hightower was ...
Edgerrin Dumped, Still Loved By Coach —
F Juice.com
Edgerrin James has been replaced by Tim Hightower .
Despite the demotion, coach Ken Whisenhunt believes (or says) he believes that Edge still is a valuable asset. Whisenhunt couldn’t specifically say what Edge’s role is, but did say, “He’s a good ...