Hightower Takes Pride in Starting Despite the Committee Approach

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Coach Mike Shanahan has a history of employing a committee of running backs rather than featuring a single player. Different players have different strengths, he says, so rotating backs is often the best strategy.

Only one back takes the first snap, though, and Tim Hightower wants it to be him in light of Ryan Torain's breakout game against St. Louis. Despite the Washington Redskins' multi-back approach, he believes the title of starter is not overrated.

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Hightower Takes Pride in Starting Despite the Committee Approach

"Not to me," Hightower said. "That's my job. It doesn't guarantee anything - you can start and then come out of the game for the rest of the game - but that's what I take pride in. That's what I...

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