GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Tim Hightower addressed his New Orleans Saints teammates on Saturday night, hoping his personal story of perseverance could help inspire the team to finish strong after this disappointing season.
Then Hightower went out and scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter of a 48-41 victory against Arizona that he said this week meant "everything" to him.
Hightower, who made a remarkable comeback last season after a knee injury kept him out of the NFL for three-plus years, began his career with the Cardinals from 2008-2010.
"I talked to the guys last night.