The Arizona Cardinals had a Wednesday evening practice at Lumberjack Stadium in Flagstaff AZ, and rookie running back Beanie Wells “twisted” his sore ankle on a running play. Wells was stopped in the backfield by Darnell Dockett and aggravated his sprained ankle when he tried to make a move to get away. Wells promptly sat out the rest of practice; however he is insisting he will be ready to play when San Diego comes to town on Saturday.

It looks more and more like Tim Hightower will be the starter at running back for their opening game against the San Francisco 49ers September 13th at 1:15 pm Arizona Time. Hightower is in his 2nd year and started 7 games at running back last season; averaging a meager 2.8 yards per carry. However, Hightower did score 10 touchdowns and had caught 34 passes. Hightower is definitely a game worthy competitor, however I am unsure he can handle the duties of feature back on his own. Hightower lacks the big play ability that the Cardinals need at the running back position (Hightower’s longest carry in 2008 was 30 yards).

Arizona Cardinals rookie Michael Ray Garvin will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Garvin was a standout sprinter from Florida State and CB/Kick Returner for the football team. Garvin looked exceptional in the 1st pre-season game against the Steelers and showed promise of replacing Steve Breaston in kick and punt return duties. According to Coach Ken Whisenhunt, Garvin is expected to miss 1-2 weeks of action.