Chester Taylor Undisputed Starter Now?

[eefflrat 0]

For a while there were rumors that the Vikes would grab a RB like Lendall White if they had a chance. The fact that they are totally focused on D here makes reaffirms that Taylor is the starter and is set for a big year.

Anyone else agree?

Disclaimer: I am a Taylor Dynasty owner

[Wildman 0]

Too early. It's only round two, wait until round 6 before we address this one.

[esoitl 0]

Too early. It's only round two, wait until round 6 before we address this one.

if history means anything we will only have to wait until round 4

Moore, Fason, and the Whizz were all 4th rounders

[jocstrap 8]

My boy Jerious Norwood is still out there. 4.4 forty and hardened up from the SEC even being on a shitty MSU team. However, this could make him a round 2 pick in 12 team redraft right now!

[bigtuna 0]

Taylor is the undisputed starter and that is no matter what happens today.

 

He is a major sleeper in '06 (1200 yards 10 td's is likely)

[sparkky 0]

undisputed starter the day they signed him.

[eefflrat 0]

undisputed starter the day they signed him.

you would have thought, but a lot of the Minny homers were pulling for a RB today, and it made me wonder.

Taylor and the Vikes are in for a good season, although I think they reached for the QB in that trade at the end of the 2nd.

[Wildman 0]

if history means anything we will only have to wait until round 4

Moore, Fason, and the Whizz were all 4th rounders

 

 

True but none have taken the job and I figured I'd give some room for backs like Mike Anderson and Terrell Davis from the Denver who were drafted after round 4. I'm sure Taylor will be the guy this year. They didn't pay him to sit on the bench, but after 2 rounds of the draft to conclude no back will be selected is too soon, that's all.

[bigtuna 0]

you would have thought, but a lot of the Minny homers were pulling for a RB today, and it made me wonder.

Taylor and the Vikes are in for a good season, although I think they reached for the QB in that trade at the end of the 2nd.

 

 

What do Viking Homers know?

 

From what i see around here...they pretty much don't know much.

 

Taylor is a top Back, a far superior back to Jamal Lewis in '05. He is this years Lamont Jordan, a talented backup, with star potential just needing an opportuunity to shine.

[LunaTick 30]

What do Viking Homers know?

 

From what i see around here...they pretty much don't know much.

 

Taylor is a top Back, a far superior back to Jamal Lewis in '05. He is this years Lamont Jordan, a talented backup, with star potential just needing an opportuunity to shine.

 

 

Right now we have a player with expectation of starter in Chester Taylor. I think he will succeed here, but sometimes when a player changes teams they regress and never achieve success at any level. However, I believe Taylor is closer to a real expectation than say lendell white in his fatness self today.

If you get me there.

 

Defense of my fellow rubes that don't play fantasy football. We do not see hardly any Raven games. And likely would watch something else if given the opportunity. So I can understand why they are cautious about the deal. I loved it from the start. But I can understand.

 

But the rb corps is completely different from where it was 2 years ago with OSmith last played.

Moe is gone (really was already last year), Bennet (only a vertical runner), OSmith (puffed his life away)

So there is a bit of uncertainty there of just how fast can Taylor gel with the line. Lot of running is for the line and the back working as a unit. The line has improved with a healthy Birk and addition of Hutchinson. But will need the summer to sync.

 

This would be an issued regardless..

 

Think of this, Moore has the most seniority as a Viking rb with 3 years, followed up with Fason. Think of that.

This is going to be something new for the rubes.

Given our recent experiences with injury and such, we know that it is better to be 1 more rb deeper than they are now. Of course same can be said at QB.

 

That said, there were possibilities at the position worth consideration. And the team was in a position roster wise that it would not have been totally objectionable had they drafted someone (other than lendell white).

 

However, going into the second round I was disappointed with the picks.

I wanted Hodge ILB, Jean Giles, Eslinger or one of the remaining qb's (cause 40 picks later they were sure to stink ) (though who espn touted at qb, I wanted none of, imagine that.)

 

Instead they take Cook a tweener C. A utility Olinemen (they have plenty of those already) who would have been there with certainty the next round.

Wasted pick. Wasted.

Even if he wasn't there, it would not have been a loss.

 

Wasted picks in the second round. They drafted tweeners and left better more pressing need players on the board.

[ERIC-THE-RED 0]

I think C.Taylor will be the starter next year, 10-15 carries subing him out with M.Moore occasionly so he is fresh. I also think they will add a running back at #4 pick, since they have the last three years, to add some depth.

 

 

 

[eefflrat 0]

I think C.Taylor will be the starter next year, 10-15 carries subing him out with M.Moore occasionly so he is fresh. I also think they will add a running back at #4 pick, since they have the last three years, to add some depth.

10-15 carries a game isn't very much for a "starter" unless you're thinking Childress will use him like Westbrook and get him 5 catches game also.

[eefflrat 0]

if history means anything we will only have to wait until round 4

Moore, Fason, and the Whizz were all 4th rounders

Bump----

Looks like the Vikes will pass on RB's this draft. Any new thoughts?

[ellisonb11 0]

he will be the starter..but who cares if he touches the ball 10 times a game

[semaj33 0]

Mr. Taylor is the starter...yes i am bias as well....i have him in my dynasty league....but childress aka "Major Dad" loves this young man...

 

"Chester is a bigger running back and a low-mileage back. He's worked behind Jamal Lewis but I have a very distinct recollection of him. He's a guy who can touch the ball 20-30 times a game and I think he gets better as he gets warmed up with each carry. He has great hands and is a good runner between the tackles who still has good enough speed to circle the defense. I'm excited to have him." said Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress.

...and with steve hutchinson coming in from seattle, that line is looking mighty nice for mr. taylor.....

 

"memo" is just something you miss when you are not in the office...not a challenge for starting running back in the nfl...though i love his character and faith....

[eefflrat 0]

who cares if he touches the ball 10 times a game

Wow, don't see that happening. He's definitely in line for 20+ touches a game. Brad Childress got him the second free agency opened, and he improved the line, and ignored RB in the draft and you say he'll get 10 touches a game???

Have you been paying attention?

[Ravens 03 0]

What do Viking Homers know?

 

From what i see around here...they pretty much don't know much.

 

Taylor is a top Back, a far superior back to Jamal Lewis in '05. He is this years Lamont Jordan, a talented backup, with star potential just needing an opportuunity to shine.

 

Exactly!

[jocstrap 8]

I am willing and highlighting Taylor on ff draft day. I think he will be great value as my #2 without competition for those goaline TD's. He possibly could put up #1 number's is what I'm thinking. 11 td's and 1200 total yards for my #2 ain't that bad.

[t.j 35]

There is absolutely no useful information in this thread.

[jocstrap 8]

There is absolutely no useful information in this thread.

 

Yes there is 11td's 1200 total yards and he's good for your #2 back!

[Sweetness_34 0]

Fason could steal goal line carries from him....watch out

[ratbastard1 0]

Fason could steal goal line carries from him....watch out

 

Fason might even be more than that.

[Savage Beast 1]

There is absolutely no useful information in this thread.

 

[Raider 84 29]

 

[Peens 0]

Fason could steal goal line carries from him....watch out

 

Thats pretty amazing because chester is bigger.

[RLLD 4,230]

Wouldn't it be a hoot if Taylor goes to Minn and turns into the next Priest Holmes. You gotta believe that people in Bmore will go find Billick and drag his arse into the street so they can beat the snot out of him

[BattyRidas 0]

Wouldn't it be a hoot if Taylor goes to Minn and turns into the next Priest Holmes. You gotta believe that people in Bmore will go find Billick and drag his arse into the street so they can beat the snot out of him

[Two Deep 0]

Mewelde Moore is a better runner and receiver than Taylor. I've heard all the stuff about him being hurt and soft. The problem is all that stuff came from Mike "ignoramus" Tice. Last year when he was hurt and pulled out of the starting line up he returned kicks. Healthy enough to receive a kick and return it but not healthy enough to receive a hand off, seems fishy. The real reason he was pulled was because of Tice ridiculous man love for Bennett, case closed. Moore has great vision and wiggle, not the fastest guy but will make tacklers miss. Damn shame Tice ruined his rep.

[eefflrat 0]

Mewelde Moore is a better runner and receiver than Taylor. I've heard all the stuff about him being hurt and soft. The problem is all that stuff came from Mike "ignoramus" Tice. Last year when he was hurt and pulled out of the starting line up he returned kicks. Healthy enough to receive a kick and return it but not healthy enough to receive a hand off, seems fishy. The real reason he was pulled was because of Tice ridiculous man love for Bennett, case closed. Moore has great vision and wiggle, not the fastest guy but will make tacklers miss. Damn shame Tice ruined his rep.

Sounds like a frustrated Moore owner. I will agree that Mewelde has shown flashes, but I can't agree he's better than Taylor. Not until I see what Taylor can do as the number 1.

[swamp dog 0]

yes

[Two Deep 0]

Sounds like a frustrated Moore owner. I will agree that Mewelde has shown flashes, but I can't agree he's better than Taylor. Not until I see what Taylor can do as the number 1.

 

No I just don't understand why people get so excited about Taylor and seem to forget the Vikings have the same type of player in Moore. Why do people seem to think Taylor is going to be an upgrade, can somebody in this thread explain that too me. If the reason is just gut feelings than great but there is certainly no historic data that suggests Taylor will produce better than Moore as the number 1.

[eefflrat 0]

Why do people seem to think Taylor is going to be an upgrade, can somebody in this thread explain that too me. If the reason is just gut feelings than great but there is certainly no historic data that suggests Taylor will produce better than Moore as the number 1.

I guess we'll just have to go on the better judgement of the coaching staff. They believe it. I was sold on Taylor when Baltimore played hardball with Jamal last year, they felt they had a better back in Taylor. Then Taylor got the day 1 of free agency offer from the Vikes who could have had any guy they wanted. Now they have surrounded him with great offensive lineman, and have shown full confidence in Taylor by not only paying him, but by not bringing in any highly touted guys to challenge him. Since the coaches have such high regard for him why wouldn't anyone on this board feel the same?

[Ace08 11]

Maybe I'm nuts....but I like C. Taylor alot more than most on this board. He was explosive whenever he got the opportunity to play behind Lewis....and he's heading into a situation where his most dangerous competition for playing time has been removed in the offseason (Michael Bennet, Onterrio Smith, and Moe Williams all out of the picture). There's no goal line vulture and the Vikes have a decent offense....The #2 guy on the depth chart is Fason who, from having watched him throughout his college career, I'm not very impressed with.

 

 

Am I the only person that thinks he's this year's version of Lamont Jordan? I have him in my top 10 but I'd like feedback from some of you guys

[ratbastard1 0]

Herse's how my 5 keeper league 1st round might look (I pick 7th and will take the best RB available):

 

Bush

 

These guys in no determined order yet:

Maroney

Williams

Addie

White

 

Vets:

AGreen/Gado

Dunn

Ducket

TJones

CBrown

CTaylor

Foster

 

So at 7 im praying for Taylor.

[The Moz 69]

I think it breaks down like this

 

Feature role - C. Taylor - gets most 1-2 down carries.

3rd downs - M. Moore gets most of these

Short yardage - C. Fason - he proved last year he's a decent short yardage back.

 

Chester - 1050 yards ru 5 TD's 200 rec 1 TD

Moore - 350 ru 500 rec 2 TD's

Fason - 300 ru 8 TD's \

 

Sorry not buying Chester as a GREAT back. he had chances in baltimore with a great line and other than afew games really wasn't that great. Moore is actually REALLY good if healthy ( better than Taylor IMO and a better reciever than any of there backs ) . Fason is a solid short yardage runner. Unless Childress decides to change it i see a 3 way RRBC.

[t.j 35]

The #2 guy on the depth chart is Fason

 

Link?

[ERIC-THE-RED 0]

chesters stats thanks to vikings.com

He Played in all 16 games, starting a career-high 4, in 2004 and finished 2nd on the team in rushing...Set career highs with 160 carries for 714 yards (4.5 avg.), 2 TDs and pulled in 30 receptions for 184 yards...

this guy wasn't even the starter and put up good numbers.