Cardinals trade Tim Hightower to Washington

Peace.

I’ll always remember your break out run against the Saints in the playoffs with fond memories. Hopefully he does well. I really liked hightower, but I liked beanie more.

Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya.

by Ghettoboxx on Jul 31, 2011 4:07 PM MDT reply actions

+1

I completely agree “I really liked hightower, but I liked beanie more.”

by GraydonS on Jul 31, 2011 4:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Despite his injury issues, I think the new tandem of Beanie, LRSH, and Williams works quite well. Beanie will be the bruiser, Williams will be change of pace, and Stevens-Howling will be the wicked-fast pass-catching back Kolb likes. I’m sad to see Hightower go too, but sometimes, there’s addition by subtraction…

"There is a force that makes us all brothers, no one goes his way alone." --Woody Hayes

by MediBuck on Jul 31, 2011 5:03 PM MDT up reply actions

Thanks Hightower....

www.rjs-elec.com

For a sixth round pick… we got out of him what we could. We Got depth at DE and basically his draft pick spot back in next years draft. I will remember the saints game and then remember the 3 losses last year because of crappy fumbles. (HOLD ON TO THE BALL)

by cschiemann on Aug 1, 2011 10:57 AM MDT up reply actions

I liked Timmy too

But with Ryan Williams coming in, someone had to go. Maybe Williams will get number 34 now.

Looks like the draft pick is a 6th rounder too.

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Suns/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

by JoeCB1991 on Jul 31, 2011 4:08 PM MDT reply actions

Let us all begin the new naming of our running backs!!!!

The howlingbeantower is no more.

Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya.

by Ghettoboxx on Jul 31, 2011 4:09 PM MDT reply actions

Throw LaRod Stephens-Howling, Beanie Wells, and Ryan Williams into a blender

and see what you get

by YoungCardsFanatic on Jul 31, 2011 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions

It would be easier if Ryan Williams' name wasn't so vanilla

by YoungCardsFanatic on Jul 31, 2011 4:13 PM MDT up reply actions

How about...

Howlingbeanwill? Willbeanhowling?

"There is a force that makes us all brothers, no one goes his way alone." --Woody Hayes

by MediBuck on Jul 31, 2011 5:04 PM MDT up reply actions

I hope he plays

by CardsDefense on Jul 31, 2011 7:43 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

like another running back with a vanilla name....

Chris Johnson

by CardsDefense on Jul 31, 2011 7:46 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

I'm thinking Williams will be the new

Fast Willie, I only expect 3 super productive seasons from him.

by Cardsfan928 on Jul 31, 2011 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Vonnie Holliday?? Wow!!

If you don't have anything good to say about the Cards this season, you'd be correct.

by hevchv on Jul 31, 2011 4:09 PM MDT via mobile reply actions

I hope he has some gas left in the tank!

by Birdman from Mesa on Jul 31, 2011 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions

You know what

I used to be able to tell you who was on what team. But with all these insane moves because of the short FA period. I can barely tell you who’s on our team.

Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya.

by Ghettoboxx on Jul 31, 2011 4:10 PM MDT reply actions

Its amazing how much the roster has changed over the last couple of years.

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Suns/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

by JoeCB1991 on Jul 31, 2011 4:13 PM MDT up reply actions

I know.

I’m trying to sit back and name most of our roster over the last couple seasons and I keep missing players that aren’t with us.

Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya.

by Ghettoboxx on Jul 31, 2011 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions

it is crazy

but as long as Fitz, A-Dub, and Dockett are here, then they’re still the same Cardinals that I cheer for.

by CanadianCard on Jul 31, 2011 4:59 PM MDT up reply actions

They are about the only ones who are still here

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Suns/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

by JoeCB1991 on Jul 31, 2011 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions

they're the face of the franchise

by CanadianCard on Jul 31, 2011 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions

sad to see Tim go

despite his fumbling problems. He will forever be, the guy who made the play that got into the Superbowl.
We’re definately being aggressive in the FA and trade market though.
Our roster is way improved from last year.
GO CARDS!!!

Good Luck Timmy!

No more night. I have seen the light. Let it shine on bright.
HANG HIM HIGHER!!!

by Cuckoo for Coco Puffs on Jul 31, 2011 4:25 PM MDT reply actions

I'll always remember Timmy for getting us to the Super Bowl

But with Ryan Williams coming in, this was a smart move. Vonnie Holliday will ad some nice depth to the DL!

We all bleed Cardinal Red, but most of us don't recognize it!

"It takes no talent to give great effort"--Chris Petersen

by robloosli on Jul 31, 2011 4:52 PM MDT reply actions

Redskins just got a good player.

If he can get a handle on the fumbling problem he will be a boon to that team.

by hadrarius on Jul 31, 2011 4:59 PM MDT reply actions

Now Mr. Williams, you may have

Your number 34! Go fricken Cards!

I will miss both Breaston and Hightower. Two dudes with great heart and work ethic. I will root for them as individuals.

by jmpautz on Jul 31, 2011 5:35 PM MDT via mobile reply actions

Well said, Sir...

by Spikedriver on Jul 31, 2011 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions

hightower.

love the way he played. tough shoulder doen. but he fumbled. whiz is giving this years team a new make over. i see a passing team with LSH getting more time on 3rd down and beanie carring the load. williams will be a change a pace. im excited to see them put up points.

by azcardz on Jul 31, 2011 8:38 PM MDT reply actions

Braylon Edwards is A CARDINAL

I think it’s official. Braylon Edwards is a CARDINAL. He just tweeted Jay Feely about a 10 minutes ago. I’m guessing the deal doesn’t become official until tomorrow.

Here’s his quote

@jayfeely I love hit weather.

I think he means HOT…LOL

His Twitter account

http://twitter.com/#!/OfficialBraylon

by Googles on Jul 31, 2011 9:48 PM MDT reply actions

Reported Deal

A tweet from All Sports Intell suggest the deal is 2 year 4 – 4.5 Million/year.

by Googles on Jul 31, 2011 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Still just a rumor...

It’s not official till Adam Schefter confirms it.

by CardsForTheWin on Jul 31, 2011 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions

Have

never seen the Cardinals get this much going in FA. They have found a QB, dumped unproductive players, found new starters for the OLine, added depth for defense, and some play makers on offense. I think last season upset this organization and they are not going to let another season slip by this year.

by kj197728 on Jul 31, 2011 9:59 PM MDT reply actions

Thank You Michael Bidwill.

You are not your father’s son.

by hadrarius on Jul 31, 2011 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions

absolutely not

by CanadianCard on Jul 31, 2011 10:52 PM MDT up reply actions

Cards stayed true to their promise

they really are aggressive in FA. Heap and Edwards? Good going.

by The Suns on Jul 31, 2011 10:14 PM MDT reply actions

Wait, we got Edwards?

by Cardsfan928 on Jul 31, 2011 11:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Almost

They’re saying deal done tomorrow, low money and short term.

That will be AWESOME

Section 103, Row 19

by CardsFan08 on Jul 31, 2011 11:41 PM MDT up reply actions

Once we drafted Williams we all knew this was coming.

by CardsForTheWin on Jul 31, 2011 10:17 PM MDT reply actions

GOOD RIDDINS

TO MANY FUMBLES…LIKE WELLS AND WILLIAMS COMBO WITH A LITTLE HOWLING THROWN IN!!

by DIEGOCARDSFAN on Jul 31, 2011 10:20 PM MDT reply actions

I don't like the move...

personally I think it signals a move to continue the passing attack at all costs. With King/Heap – I’d like to think we’d be looking at something like the two TE sets that NE has been running – but Hightower makes more sense there in terms in protection/pass-catching (yes, I saw the article relating to Wells v Hightower in protection).

My thought is they’re headed full steam towards another 60-65% passing year – with Edwards possibly being signed being confirmation.

If Edwards is really signed – why on earth would they make the same mistake twice – like Anderson, look at what he did in Cleveland – just terrible. An you want to grab onto this based on what he managed in NY last year? Seriously? That said, Doucet has been consistently injured and Roberts isn’t log for the league, IMHO – so I guess maybe it makes sense. I’d like to see Williams develop into something, but it’s night and day between pre-season and real games with him it seems.

by Cryptopunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:32 PM MDT reply actions

If Hightower was shopping his services as a RFA

he would certainly continue to look for a new team as an UFA next season. All three of those guys want to get the ball. Something had to give and fumble issues aside Hightower was still the guy in the contract situation to get the boot.

I agree that there is little prospect that the team goes to a run based offense, as much as people keep wanting or expecting it to happen. As far as Edwards in Cleveland, his quarterback was Anderson. We got a close up of that bag of nasty. He did much better in NY. He can stretch the field too and gives us another veteran. If Fitz gets hurt who is going to come close to taking his place that is currently on the roster?

by hadrarius on Jul 31, 2011 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions

Agree that we needed another WR...

but Edwards isn’t the answer – I’ve seen a number of beautiful passes thrown his way that were inexplicably dropped. Plus there is a ton of drama associated with him – they could have found someone better IMHO – Breaston and Floyd being top of the list or working a trade for Thomas who didn’t do much in Denver last year – perhaps as part of a larger deal for Orton.

by Cryptopunk on Jul 31, 2011 11:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Would have prefered Floyd myself.

Not going to complain about Edwards though. Never expected them to do this much.

by hadrarius on Aug 1, 2011 12:23 AM MDT up reply actions

NE style offense sounds good

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Suns/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

by JoeCB1991 on Aug 1, 2011 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions

Wow Cards!!!

Some damn fine moves this offseason!
Now I have to get Sundays off even if the Pack isn’t on cause the Cards are going to be as exciting as they were in ’08!

In Every Climb and Place....

by PhoenicianPakFan on Jul 31, 2011 10:35 PM MDT reply actions

Do we still

get the cont. 2nd round pick for Hightower if we trade him? or was that only if he was signed by another team?

by NATIVEWOOD on Jul 31, 2011 10:54 PM MDT reply actions

Only if they signed him, we would be given their 2nd round pick

Since he signed here and was traded we’ll only get the 6th rounder and the player.

Section 103, Row 19

by CardsFan08 on Jul 31, 2011 11:13 PM MDT up reply actions

Damn.

So we still gave Philly our 2nd pick.

by NATIVEWOOD on Jul 31, 2011 11:36 PM MDT up reply actions

lol, no shit?

Nobody was giving up a 2nd rounder for Hightower.

by Chg91 on Aug 1, 2011 2:26 AM MDT up reply actions

i told you guys

we would be aggressive after everything died down

by Josh Reams on Jul 31, 2011 11:52 PM MDT reply actions

this is a bad loss.

Tim Hightower is better than Wells and will have a better season than him this year. book it.

Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.

by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 1, 2011 12:05 AM MDT reply actions

If better season = more fumbles

Then I would agree. As long as Beanie stays healthy, he’s definitely a better fit for this new, seemingly more physical offense. Timmy just happened to be the odd man out, and seems happy to get a shot in DC, which is close to his alma mater, Richmond.

Faith Focus Finish

by b0rd3rline on Aug 1, 2011 12:21 AM MDT up reply actions

A little competition might light that fire under Beanies hind end....

that Hightower couldn’t. I think Beanie can be that dynamic back if they incorporated him into the offense more and focused on the run more. They just didn’t seem interested in it last year (maybe because of trust…. the turnovers) and seemed to want to force a passing game they just couldn’t execute with the QB.

In Every Climb and Place....

by PhoenicianPakFan on Aug 1, 2011 12:26 AM MDT up reply actions