Torain Credits Hightower For Pass-Blocks

AP Image The trade for Tim Hightower this offseason brought a running back to Washington that was well-versed in pass-protection.  A running back that can perform in all three facets of the game offers the offense more possibilities while he’s in the game, something that has been missing since Clinton Portis in his prime. But now that Hightower’s season has ended on injured reserve, his influence will carry on in his fellow stable-mates, especially Ryan Torain. “Y’know, Tim was definitely a specialist in studying hard, and I tried to take a little bit from him,” Torain said.  ”I’ve been putting in work and trying to be a student off the field, and that’s the way I’ve been approaching it this year.” This hasn’t gone unnoticed by his coaches, who will be relying on him to pick up a lion’s share of the carries in Hightower’s absence. “Ryan has come a long way in protection,” said head coach Mike S...