Tim Hightower: RB, Washington Redskins

The future of this franchise's running game rests strongly (not solely) on Tim Hightower's shoulders, which in my humble opinion is a great place for it to rest.  For those of you who don't know the Redskins' new toy in the backfield I wanted to introduce you to him.
As a Senior at Richmond, Tim Hightower was the star and set school season records in rushing yards (1,924) and touchdowns (20).  This was accomplished on 5.9 yards per carry.  After a great season like that, you'd think it hard to be ignored, but Hightower was not invited to the combine in 2008.  He did perform admirably at his Pro Day with a 4.59 40-yard dash and 20 reps on the bench press.  He was eventually drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 5th round (149th pick).
In his time with the Cards, Hightower was not what you would call a star, but more a reliable backup with occasional fumblitis.  He did have 13 total touchdowns in his rookie season but averaged only 2.9 yards per carry.  This was not the Tim Hightower that Redskins fans are coming to know and love.  He showed in his next two years in Arizona that he is capable of pounding the ball and breaking tackles.  His averages continued to increase from 4.2 YPC in 2009 to 4.8 YPC in 2010.  Tim also showed that he was a weapon in the passing game catching 63 passes in 2009.  The only downside was that he had 10 fumbles in the last 2 seasons and it is probably a large reason that Arizona was so willing to let him go.
I personally think that this will go down as a huge win for Shanahan and Co.  Hightower is a perfect fit for the Zone Stretch scheme that Washington runs, he is a tough north and south runner who gets the yards that are given to him and nothing less (and occasionally more).  I think he will match some of Terrell Davis' numbers from Denver and help the Redskins be the surprise team of the season.
If it isn't too obvious by now that I've been drinking the Tim Hightower Kool-Aid the last few weeks, then perhaps this will do it: Tim Hightower will start all 16 games this season, be a Pro Bowler, and rush for over 1300 yards. Bold Predictions, but ones I'm prepared to own up to if I'm wrong. Hail!