Chester Taylor Expected To Play In Week 4 (1 Viewer)

[chedha]

Wednesday update from RotoWorld: Vikings coach Brad Childress again confirmed that Chester Taylor is his starting running back when healthy."Chester is the starter," Childress re-announced. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune speculates that Taylor will play against the Packers in Week 4.Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

This is such coachspeak. What is Childress going to say? "Even though my rookie is much more explosive, I am going to name Chester the starter out of respect for the veteran players."No way does this mean that Chester gets more carries than AP. This Childress paying respect to the traditional machinations of the NFL and respecting the veteran players.

This is the case with any young running back i.e. Jones-Drew, Bush etc.. I know this isn't what the AD owners wanted to here though...

 

[packersfan]

Wednesday update from RotoWorld: Vikings coach Brad Childress again confirmed that Chester Taylor is his starting running back when healthy."Chester is the starter," Childress re-announced. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune speculates that Taylor will play against the Packers in Week 4.Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

This is such coachspeak. What is Childress going to say? "Even though my rookie is much more explosive, I am going to name Chester the starter out of respect for the veteran players."No way does this mean that Chester gets more carries than AP. This Childress paying respect to the traditional machinations of the NFL and respecting the veteran players.

This is the case with any young running back i.e. Jones-Drew, Bush etc.. I know this isn't what the AD owners wanted to here though...

The rather significant difference, though, is Taylor isn't as good as Deuce or Fred Taylor and Peterson is better than Jones-Drew and arguably better than Bush. At some point, you have to go with the superior talent if your primary focus is to win football games.

 

[thatguythere]

These threads are hilarious....draft a rookie and expect the world. It's easy to see who the AP owners are......Childress is a dummy???....but he was smart enough to draft your worldbeater. So which is it? Personally I don't like to take chances on rookies based on how they played in college, especially when you are passing up a better player with proven NFL game experience and stats. Not to mention a rookie with an injury history. Don't get me wrong, I think he is and will be a great player if he catches the right breaks, but I still think some are expecting way too much and he is ranked way to high in some places. Not to mention they have no threat of a passing game whatsoever.

 

[mozzy84]

These threads are hilarious....draft a rookie and expect the world. It's easy to see who the AP owners are......Childress is a dummy???....but he was smart enough to draft your worldbeater. So which is it? Personally I don't like to take chances on rookies based on how they played in college, especially when you are passing up a better player with proven NFL game experience and stats. Not to mention a rookie with an injury history. Don't get me wrong, I think he is and will be a great player if he catches the right breaks, but I still think some are expecting way too much and he is ranked way to high in some places. Not to mention they have no threat of a passing game whatsoever.

and its easy to see the guy that passed on him.

 

[The Shizzle]

Wednesday update from RotoWorld: Vikings coach Brad Childress again confirmed that Chester Taylor is his starting running back when healthy."Chester is the starter," Childress re-announced. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune speculates that Taylor will play against the Packers in Week 4.Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

So Chester is the starter, but AP gets 20 carries and 5 receptions every week. Works for me, he can start 16 games.

 

[packersfan]

It's one thing to be too high on a rookie's potential. That's a legit criticism. However, Peterson currently ranks 5th in standard scoring leagues. He's contributing nicely in the passing game as well so he's been strong in PPR leagues. It's obvious watching him play that he's a very talented player and arguably the biggest playmaker the Vikings have (I'd contend he's the only playmaker they have). What's not to like? The only concern I have is and will continue is durability. His punishing running style lends itself to injuries at some point which is why I don't have any problems with Chester Taylor's presence. I think Peterson and the Vikings will be best served if they keep his touches in the 20-22 range and not the 25-30 range. Taylor (or Moore) can help them do that.

 

[shadyridr]

My prediction: Chester starts and plays the first drive, Adrian plays the next drive, and then Adrian gets the bulk of the carries with Chester mixed in every once in a while. They'll both be on the field for some plays and Chester might play more 3rd downs. Adrian will be the red zone back.

Touches: Adrian 15-20, Chester 8-10

 

[Frank Black]

It's one thing to be too high on a rookie's potential. That's a legit criticism. However, Peterson currently ranks 5th in standard scoring leagues. He's contributing nicely in the passing game as well so he's been strong in PPR leagues. It's obvious watching him play that he's a very talented player and arguably the biggest playmaker the Vikings have (I'd contend he's the only playmaker they have). What's not to like? The only concern I have is and will continue is durability. His punishing running style lends itself to injuries at some point which is why I don't have any problems with Chester Taylor's presence. I think Peterson and the Vikings will be best served if they keep his touches in the 20-22 range and not the 25-30 range. Taylor (or Moore) can help them do that.

 

[thatguythere]

These threads are hilarious....draft a rookie and expect the world. It's easy to see who the AP owners are......Childress is a dummy???....but he was smart enough to draft your worldbeater. So which is it? Personally I don't like to take chances on rookies based on how they played in college, especially when you are passing up a better player with proven NFL game experience and stats. Not to mention a rookie with an injury history. Don't get me wrong, I think he is and will be a great player if he catches the right breaks, but I still think some are expecting way too much and he is ranked way to high in some places. Not to mention they have no threat of a passing game whatsoever.

and its easy to see the guy that passed on him.

Your reading comprehension is top notch.....that's exactly what it says isn't it?Nice Avatar.....I rest my case.

 

[Texican]

I'm actually hoping the AP owner in my league reads the news on C.Taylor playing, gets nervous and decides to move AP. Hopefully I am there to scoop him up.

 

[NoFBinLA]

It's one thing to be too high on a rookie's potential. That's a legit criticism. However, Peterson currently ranks 5th in standard scoring leagues. He's contributing nicely in the passing game as well so he's been strong in PPR leagues. It's obvious watching him play that he's a very talented player and arguably the biggest playmaker the Vikings have (I'd contend he's the only playmaker they have). What's not to like? The only concern I have is and will continue is durability. His punishing running style lends itself to injuries at some point which is why I don't have any problems with Chester Taylor's presence. I think Peterson and the Vikings will be best served if they keep his touches in the 20-22 range and not the 25-30 range. Taylor (or Moore) can help them do that.

/dittoI think also it's important to understand that Rookie Wall that so many young players hit. You HAVE to give CT work to do - if just to keep Peterson fresh. Taylor did enough last year to warrant his shot, but AP is clearly too much of a playmaker - so far- to just chuck to the sidelines.But especially since he's about the only thing going - they need to keep the legs fresh.

 

[Bobcat10]

Childress seems to be in keep the veteran happy mode or showcase the veteran as soon as possible mode. Maybe both. Not, win games mode.

 

[chedha]

Wednesday update from RotoWorld: Vikings coach Brad Childress again confirmed that Chester Taylor is his starting running back when healthy."Chester is the starter," Childress re-announced. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune speculates that Taylor will play against the Packers in Week 4.Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

This is such coachspeak. What is Childress going to say? "Even though my rookie is much more explosive, I am going to name Chester the starter out of respect for the veteran players."No way does this mean that Chester gets more carries than AP. This Childress paying respect to the traditional machinations of the NFL and respecting the veteran players.

This is the case with any young running back i.e. Jones-Drew, Bush etc.. I know this isn't what the AD owners wanted to here though...

The rather significant difference, though, is Taylor isn't as good as Deuce or Fred Taylor and Peterson is better than Jones-Drew and arguably better than Bush. At some point, you have to go with the superior talent if your primary focus is to win football games.

Looking at last years numbers, I don't know how you can say Deuce and Fred are that much better than Chester. Chester had more total yards, Fred and Duece had a better yards per rush.. I think they're all about the same. If the primary focus is winning football games, inserting a veteran as the starting running back would be in the best interest of the team, since he's more experienced and understands the system better. Especially with so much instability at QB right now. The same can be said about Jones-Drew and Bush. Those guys are superior talents to the starters on the squad, but there's a reason why they aren't starting.

 

[packersfan]

Wednesday update from RotoWorld: Vikings coach Brad Childress again confirmed that Chester Taylor is his starting running back when healthy."Chester is the starter," Childress re-announced. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune speculates that Taylor will play against the Packers in Week 4.Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

This is such coachspeak. What is Childress going to say? "Even though my rookie is much more explosive, I am going to name Chester the starter out of respect for the veteran players."No way does this mean that Chester gets more carries than AP. This Childress paying respect to the traditional machinations of the NFL and respecting the veteran players.

This is the case with any young running back i.e. Jones-Drew, Bush etc.. I know this isn't what the AD owners wanted to here though...

The rather significant difference, though, is Taylor isn't as good as Deuce or Fred Taylor and Peterson is better than Jones-Drew and arguably better than Bush. At some point, you have to go with the superior talent if your primary focus is to win football games.

Looking at last years numbers, I don't know how you can say Deuce and Fred are that much better than Chester. Chester had more total yards, Fred and Duece had a better yards per rush.. I think they're all about the same. If the primary focus is winning football games, inserting a veteran as the starting running back would be in the best interest of the team, since he's more experienced and understands the system better. Especially with so much instability at QB right now. The same can be said about Jones-Drew and Bush. Those guys are superior talents to the starters on the squad, but there's a reason why they aren't starting.

I think Chester Taylor is a good player. I like him. But I don't think he's as talented as Fred Taylor or Deuce McAllister. And I think Peterson is much more talented than Jones-Drew and just as talented as Bush (and arguably better). I understand the belief about going with the vet but I don't think the situations are comparable beyond that given the talent of the players involved.

 

[shadyridr]

The same can be said about Jones-Drew and Bush. Those guys are superior talents to the starters on the squad, but there's a reason why they aren't starting.

No it cant. Fred Taylor is a superior back talentwise to Jones-Drew. And Bush is not a 20-25 carry RB. He is a specialist.

 

[SaintArnold]

I don't see what the big deal is here. To me, this just means the Mewelde Moore carries go back to Taylor.

 

[kensat30]

Dear god, if you are afraid of "exotic" blitzes, line up Peterson at WR. That's like saying "we are concerned about Manning's ability to scramble, so we are putting in Sorgi".

 

[Bad_Mo]

These threads are hilarious....draft a rookie and expect the world. It's easy to see who the AP owners are......Childress is a dummy???....but he was smart enough to draft your worldbeater. So which is it? Personally I don't like to take chances on rookies based on how they played in college, especially when you are passing up a better player with proven NFL game experience and stats. Not to mention a rookie with an injury history. Don't get me wrong, I think he is and will be a great player if he catches the right breaks, but I still think some are expecting way too much and he is ranked way to high in some places. Not to mention they have no threat of a passing game whatsoever.

and its easy to see the guy that passed on him.

And has Chester sitting on his bench.

 

[Koya]

The same can be said about Jones-Drew and Bush. Those guys are superior talents to the starters on the squad, but there's a reason why they aren't starting.

No it cant. Fred Taylor is a superior back talentwise to Jones-Drew. And Bush is not a 20-25 carry RB. He is a specialist.

You must be speaking about the Fred Taylor of 6 years ago. Today's Fred Taylor is very solid, but I dont think you can say he is a superior talent to MJD. MJD has skills and he demonstrated that many times last year. Skills Taylor no longer possesses... and I am a huge Freddy fan.

 

[mobb_deep]

Childress does not care about your fantasy teams. He's going to play ADP when the situation calls for it ,and CT when it calls for him. ADP should be the GL back and get a good 40-50% of the touches. CT will be in on 3rd downs and get his 40-50% of the touches. He's building a team and doesn't need to blow out his stud back in year 1. Regardless of ADP being the workhorse or not, Minny is going nowhere this year. Childress knows this, the state of Minny knows this, the world knows this. This is about building a future contender, nothing more.

 

[H.K.]

Childress does not care about your fantasy teams. He's going to play ADP when the situation calls for it ,and CT when it calls for him. ADP should be the GL back and get a good 40-50% of the touches. CT will be in on 3rd downs and get his 40-50% of the touches. He's building a team and doesn't need to blow out his stud back in year 1. Regardless of ADP being the workhorse or not, Minny is going nowhere this year. Childress knows this, the state of Minny knows this, the world knows this. This is about building a future contender, nothing more.

Simply put CT's return destroys ADP's FF value. Not exactly hard to do the math, but some still refuse to believe it.

 

[OU#1]

Childress does not care about your fantasy teams. He's going to play ADP when the situation calls for it ,and CT when it calls for him. ADP should be the GL back and get a good 40-50% of the touches. CT will be in on 3rd downs and get his 40-50% of the touches. He's building a team and doesn't need to blow out his stud back in year 1. Regardless of ADP being the workhorse or not, Minny is going nowhere this year. Childress knows this, the state of Minny knows this, the world knows this. This is about building a future contender, nothing more.

Simply put CT's return destroys ADP's FF value. Not newsworthy, but some still refuse to believe it.

Awesome! If HK thinks he not going to produce then he's a lock for 150/3. Thanks bro!P.S. I had no plans of benching him anyways...

 

[jdoggydogg]

Childress does not care about your fantasy teams. He's going to play ADP when the situation calls for it ,and CT when it calls for him. ADP should be the GL back and get a good 40-50% of the touches. CT will be in on 3rd downs and get his 40-50% of the touches. He's building a team and doesn't need to blow out his stud back in year 1. Regardless of ADP being the workhorse or not, Minny is going nowhere this year. Childress knows this, the state of Minny knows this, the world knows this. This is about building a future contender, nothing more.

Simply put CT's return destroys ADP's FF value. Not exactly hard to do the math, but some still refuse to believe it.

Wow. Talk about hyperbole. Is it possible that Chester's return will cut into AP's value? Yes. I will still take 12 carries for 50 yards and 3 receptions for 30 yards. I'd hardly call that "destroying AP's value."

 

[mobb_deep]

Childress does not care about your fantasy teams. He's going to play ADP when the situation calls for it ,and CT when it calls for him. ADP should be the GL back and get a good 40-50% of the touches. CT will be in on 3rd downs and get his 40-50% of the touches. He's building a team and doesn't need to blow out his stud back in year 1. Regardless of ADP being the workhorse or not, Minny is going nowhere this year. Childress knows this, the state of Minny knows this, the world knows this. This is about building a future contender, nothing more.

Simply put CT's return destroys ADP's FF value. Not exactly hard to do the math, but some still refuse to believe it.

Wow. Talk about hyperbole. Is it possible that Chester's return will cut into AP's value? Yes. I will still take 12 carries for 50 yards and 3 receptions for 30 yards. I'd hardly call that "destroying AP's value."

Haha yah, nowhere did I say CT destroy's ADP's value. I don't appreciate my post being jumbled in with his!ADP will still be a very very good fantasy (and NFL) back. My post was directed more towards the "why would you give CT the ball when ADP is obviously 5x the back" crew.

 

[JAMMIN]

The cream rises to the top and even an idiot can see AP is by far superior. Did anyone draft Taylor actually expecting to play him. Sorry but if you plan on playing Taylor then your team must be horrible. He is a backup at best.