chester taylor ? (1 Viewer)

[H.K.]

I never thought you would have picked Foster

My unpredictability is only surpassed by my outer beauty.Just thought of something: what if we tie?

What if I win?

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[Tau837]

McNair "loves to throw to his TE"??? Did I read that right?

Can anyone even remember the last time TEN had a top 10 TE?! Maybe 10 years ago when he was an inexperienced QB... you had a better shot with Heap if Boller was the starter still...

You must not be familiar with the Tennessee offense, since this is a well known fact. The Data Dominator only goes back to 2002, so here are the total TE fantasy points for each team from 2002 to 2005:KC - 604.60

SD - 553.20

BAL - 516.20

NYG - 485.30

IND - 480.60

DEN - 475.10

NE - 458.50

TEN - 452.95

ATL - 417.60

GB - 408.55

McNair played 52 of 64 games over that span, so I think it is safe to conclude that he does love to throw to his TE.

On top of that, Frank Wycheck was a top 6 fantasy TE for 6 straight seasons from 1996-2002. McNair was the primary QB for the last 5 of those seasons.

 

[glock]

McNair "loves to throw to his TE"??? Did I read that right?

Can anyone even remember the last time TEN had a top 10 TE?! Maybe 10 years ago when he was an inexperienced QB... you had a better shot with Heap if Boller was the starter still...

You must not be familiar with the Tennessee offense, since this is a well known fact. The Data Dominator only goes back to 2002, so here are the total TE fantasy points for each team from 2002 to 2005:KC - 604.60

SD - 553.20

BAL - 516.20

NYG - 485.30

IND - 480.60

DEN - 475.10

NE - 458.50

TEN - 452.95

ATL - 417.60

GB - 408.55

McNair played 52 of 64 games over that span, so I think it is safe to conclude that he does love to throw to his TE.

On top of that, Frank Wycheck was a top 6 fantasy TE for 6 straight seasons from 1996-2002. McNair was the primary QB for the last 5 of those seasons.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

McNair "loves to throw to his TE"??? Did I read that right?

Can anyone even remember the last time TEN had a top 10 TE?! Maybe 10 years ago when he was an inexperienced QB... you had a better shot with Heap if Boller was the starter still...

You must not be familiar with the Tennessee offense, since this is a well known fact. The Data Dominator only goes back to 2002, so here are the total TE fantasy points for each team from 2002 to 2005:KC - 604.60

SD - 553.20

BAL - 516.20

NYG - 485.30

IND - 480.60

DEN - 475.10

NE - 458.50

TEN - 452.95

ATL - 417.60

GB - 408.55

McNair played 52 of 64 games over that span, so I think it is safe to conclude that he does love to throw to his TE.

On top of that, Frank Wycheck was a top 6 fantasy TE for 6 straight seasons from 1996-2002. McNair was the primary QB for the last 5 of those seasons.

 

[H.K.]

McNair "loves to throw to his TE"??? Did I read that right?

Can anyone even remember the last time TEN had a top 10 TE?! Maybe 10 years ago when he was an inexperienced QB... you had a better shot with Heap if Boller was the starter still...

You must not be familiar with the Tennessee offense, since this is a well known fact. The Data Dominator only goes back to 2002, so here are the total TE fantasy points for each team from 2002 to 2005:KC - 604.60

SD - 553.20

BAL - 516.20

NYG - 485.30

IND - 480.60

DEN - 475.10

NE - 458.50

TEN - 452.95

ATL - 417.60

GB - 408.55

McNair played 52 of 64 games over that span, so I think it is safe to conclude that he does love to throw to his TE.

On top of that, Frank Wycheck was a top 6 fantasy TE for 6 straight seasons from 1996-2002. McNair was the primary QB for the last 5 of those seasons.

 

[Banger]

That much faith in Taylor . . .

Nope. That LITTLE faith in Foster.

For your edification, and the rest of the board, here are Foster's numbers from December through the playoffs:Averaged 20 carries a gameRushed for 98.6 yards game (4.9 YPC)Caught 11 passes for 80 yards and Scored three TD'sThat's a seven game stretch of averaging 110 total yards a game. In the scoring format you proposed he averaged over 15 PPG...Now that the Panthers have added Keyshaun, defenses must respect the passing game in a much different manner than previously known, so the running lanes will be there. Also, Williams will not be a threat to steal Foster's carries. He is too raw at the moment and needs more seasoning. Chester Taylor's biggest asset is his perceived oppotunity, but being lost in the shuffle is that Foster has the same opportunity. So it comes down to Talyor being able to put up numbers close to Foster, but CT has lesser ability and lesser surrounding talent, so he won't come close.That leaves Gates vs. Heap. Last season Gates' posted huge numbers, and he outscored Heap in this format by 50 points. However, with a new QB who has zero NFL experience, a decline is expected from Gates. Heap, on the other hand, has an upgrade at QB who loves to throw to his TE. Advantage: Heap.The only hope you have of winning the bet is Foster getting hurt, which is possible. However, I don't see his durability as any more a question mark than Taylor's, who has never been a feature back and had to endure the pounding on a week to week basis. If my guys stay healthy, you're toast.

This should probably be a different thread but Foster can rarely stay on the field for more than a 7 game stretch. Even after that performance the team goes out and spends their 1st rounder on a RB. You say Williams isn't a threat but I think that is hope rather than fact. Regardless, Foster has real talent behind him and Taylor has Fason (who's hasn't shown much) and Moore who's falling down the depth chart...

 

[H.K.]

This should probably be a different thread but Foster can rarely stay on the field for more than a 7 game stretch. Even after that performance the team goes out and spends their 1st rounder on a RB. You say Williams isn't a threat but I think that is hope rather than fact. Regardless, Foster has real talent behind him and Taylor has Fason (who's hasn't shown much) and Moore who's falling down the depth chart...

Williams is not a threat this season. He'll play some, but Fox will rely on his vets. He did with Davis, and he will with Foster. Should Foster go down, they'll have Williams. Depth at RB was the biggest issue the Panthers needed to fill in the off season, so they did. With Foster's brittle nature, it makes perfect sense and was a good move. I was at Williams' debut Saturday night, and I think he's pretty good. However, he's not at Memphis anymore, he's in the NFL. He was in awe at the speed of the game after he saw action and it will take him time to adjust. Not just that, but the overall complexities of the game like pass blocking, blitz recognition, etc. This will take time Also, Shelton will be cut. No GL vulture.

 

[David Yudkin]

He was in awe at the speed of the game.

Did you sit down with him after the game for tea and biscuits, and he just felt like opening up to you?

 

[Banger]

This should probably be a different thread but Foster can rarely stay on the field for more than a 7 game stretch. Even after that performance the team goes out and spends their 1st rounder on a RB. You say Williams isn't a threat but I think that is hope rather than fact. Regardless, Foster has real talent behind him and Taylor has Fason (who's hasn't shown much) and Moore who's falling down the depth chart...

Williams is not a threat this season. He'll play some, but Fox will rely on his vets. He did with Davis, and he will with Foster. Should Foster go down, they'll have Williams. Depth at RB was the biggest issue the Panthers needed to fill in the off season, so they did. With Foster's brittle nature, it makes perfect sense and was a good move. I was at Williams' debut Saturday night, and I think he's pretty good. However, he's not at Memphis anymore, he's in the NFL. He was in awe at the speed of the game after he saw action and it will take him time to adjust. Not just that, but the overall complexities of the game like pass blocking, blitz recognition, etc. This will take time Also, Shelton will be cut. No GL vulture.

I just don't think that Foster is a "vet" like Davis was a vet. Davis was a stud back, a warrior, had proven himself over the years and had the confidence of the staff. I don't think any of that applies to Foster. He's a vet in that he's played in the league for a few years but I don't think the team has any confidence in him, thus the rookie Rb.

 

[H.K.]

He was in awe at the speed of the game.

Did you sit down with him after the game for tea and biscuits, and he just felt like opening up to you?

Wow, nice sarcasm!THE NEWSPanthers rookie running back DeAngelo Williams has had two major mental lapses in training camp so far, according to ESPN.com. First, Williams has repeatedly fumbled during the opening days of camp, which is the worst thing a young back can do. Second, in a half-speed drill earlier this week, Williams cut-blocked a defensive lineman, which earned him tongue-lashing from five-year veteran tackle Kris Jenkins. OUR VIEWThis news does not surprise us as Williams needs to become acclimated to the speed of the NFL game. It should be noted that these are the exact reasons that Panthers offensive coordinator Dan Henning doesn't like playing rookies. Williams needs to stop fumbling, start blocking correctly, and learn the offense before he will be an effective all-around back in the NFL. For now, it appears DeShaun Foster has a pretty tight grip on the starting job in Carolina. Also, when Williams was interviewed after the game, he thought he went much further than he had. He got three yards and remarked how much "longer" NFL yards are than in college.

 

[H.K.]

He was in awe at the speed of the game.

Did you sit down with him after the game for tea and biscuits, and he just felt like opening up to you?

Wow, nice sarcasm!THE NEWS

Panthers rookie running back DeAngelo Williams has had two major mental lapses in training camp so far, according to ESPN.com. First, Williams has repeatedly fumbled during the opening days of camp, which is the worst thing a young back can do. Second, in a half-speed drill earlier this week, Williams cut-blocked a defensive lineman, which earned him tongue-lashing from five-year veteran tackle Kris Jenkins.

OUR VIEW

This news does not surprise us as Williams needs to become acclimated to the speed of the NFL game. It should be noted that these are the exact reasons that Panthers offensive coordinator Dan Henning doesn't like playing rookies. Williams needs to stop fumbling, start blocking correctly, and learn the offense before he will be an effective all-around back in the NFL. For now, it appears DeShaun Foster has a pretty tight grip on the starting job in Carolina.

Also, when Williams was interviewed after the game, he thought he went much further than he had. He got three yards and remarked how much "longer" NFL yards are than in college.

eta: link

 

[buck naked]

I thought this was the Chester Taylor thread????

Considering the 100's of thread Honda police lurking in these parts, I shudder to start another thread where CT is actually discussed.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

He was in awe at the speed of the game.

Did you sit down with him after the game for tea and biscuits, and he just felt like opening up to you?

 

[BlueOnion]

LOL, as long as Taylor gets 20 carries and a couple catches/game that's all that matters. You can hang your hat on Fason if you wish.

Look at the Facts: Taylor is hurt and the other RB's are impressing in his absence. The Depth Chart is undetermined at this point, but a player who can't (or won't) come out of the trainers' room is not going to win a starting role. Again, CT will not start week one, its already over for him.

Linky

Running back Mewelde Moore missed his second straight day of practice because of a left knee injury and won't play in Saturday's game at Pittsburgh, according to Childress.

 

[Banger]

Running back Mewelde Moore missed his second straight day of practice because of a left knee injury and won't play in Saturday's game at Pittsburgh, according to Childress.

Same story different year....

 

[H.K.]

Running back Mewelde Moore missed his second straight day of practice because of a left knee injury and won't play in Saturday's game at Pittsburgh, according to Childress.

Same story different year....

How will Moore not playing increase Taylor's stellar 2.0 YPC this preseason?

 

[Sabertooth]

Running back Mewelde Moore missed his second straight day of practice because of a left knee injury and won't play in Saturday's game at Pittsburgh, according to Childress.

Same story different year....

How will Moore not playing increase Taylor's stellar 2.0 YPC this preseason?

I am thinking that a sample size of what 4 or 5 carries is probably not going to be indicative of the season overall.

 

[BigRed]

I am thinking that a sample size of what 4 or 5 carries is probably not going to be indicative of the season overall.

ya think? Anyone know how if Taylor is fully healthy now? I thought he did fair (not terrible not great) considering how well the OAK DL played. And speaking of lines, what was up w/the supposedly highly improved amazing MIN OL? Or did I only see the series where the starters were out?

 

[Steelers4Life]

Running back Mewelde Moore missed his second straight day of practice because of a left knee injury and won't play in Saturday's game at Pittsburgh, according to Childress.

Same story different year....

How will Moore not playing increase Taylor's stellar 2.0 YPC this preseason?

You're too much!

 

[Steelers4Life]

I am thinking that a sample size of what 4 or 5 carries is probably not going to be indicative of the season overall.

ya think? Anyone know how if Taylor is fully healthy now? I thought he did fair (not terrible not great) considering how well the OAK DL played. And speaking of lines, what was up w/the supposedly highly improved amazing MIN OL? Or did I only see the series where the starters were out?

It's a new line playing together for the first time in a game.LOL, here's a guess that they'll improve a little bit.

 

[Sabertooth]

I am thinking that a sample size of what 4 or 5 carries is probably not going to be indicative of the season overall.

ya think? Anyone know how if Taylor is fully healthy now? I thought he did fair (not terrible not great) considering how well the OAK DL played. And speaking of lines, what was up w/the supposedly highly improved amazing MIN OL? Or did I only see the series where the starters were out?

Lines take time to gel. It might be a few weeks into the season before Hutch and Co are comfortable with each other.

 

[Banger]

Running back Mewelde Moore missed his second straight day of practice because of a left knee injury and won't play in Saturday's game at Pittsburgh, according to Childress.

Same story different year....

How will Moore not playing increase Taylor's stellar 2.0 YPC this preseason?

Taylors ypc is actually better than R. Johnson (-2.6), Edge (-1), McGahee (1.66), equal to J. Jones (2) and just slightly worse than SA (2.16) so I'd say he's in pretty good company....

 

[BigRed]

It's a new line playing together for the first time in a game.LOL, here's a guess that they'll improve a little bit.

LOL, have heard that before and it didn't pan out. Not saying it won't happen, but it's not a given, even with a guy like Hutchinson.

 

[Banger]

It's a new line playing together for the first time in a game.LOL, here's a guess that they'll improve a little bit.

LOL, have heard that before and it didn't pan out. Not saying it won't happen, but it's not a given, even with a guy like Hutchinson.

where Hutch is money is the red zone (ask SA) and the one TD they scored they followed right behind him into the end zone.

 

[H.K.]

Taylors ypc is actually better than R. Johnson (-2.6), Edge (-1), McGahee (1.66), equal to J. Jones (2) and just slightly worse than SA (2.16) so I'd say he's in pretty good company....

Wow...I thought I was pushing the envelope. Did you really just lump Taylor in with that group?

 

[H.K.]

It's a new line playing together for the first time in a game.LOL, here's a guess that they'll improve a little bit.

LOL, have heard that before and it didn't pan out. Not saying it won't happen, but it's not a given, even with a guy like Hutchinson.

where Hutch is money is the red zone (ask SA) and the one TD they scored they followed right behind him into the end zone.

TD was Richardson's, least we not forget

 

[H.K.]

How will Moore not playing increase Taylor's stellar 2.0 YPC this preseason?

You're too much!

All that, and a bag of chips, baby!

 

[Banger]

Taylors ypc is actually better than R. Johnson (-2.6), Edge (-1), McGahee (1.66), equal to J. Jones (2) and just slightly worse than SA (2.16) so I'd say he's in pretty good company....

Wow...I thought I was pushing the envelope. Did you really just lump Taylor in with that group?

just comparing him with his peers... the numbers speak for themselves...

 

[redman]

Taylors ypc is actually better than R. Johnson (-2.6), Edge (-1), McGahee (1.66), equal to J. Jones (2) and just slightly worse than SA (2.16) so I'd say he's in pretty good company....

Wow...I thought I was pushing the envelope. Did you really just lump Taylor in with that group?

just comparing him with his peers... the numbers speak for themselves...

He's no Reggie Bush, that's for sure!

 

[Banger]

Taylors ypc is actually better than R. Johnson (-2.6), Edge (-1), McGahee (1.66), equal to J. Jones (2) and just slightly worse than SA (2.16) so I'd say he's in pretty good company....

Wow...I thought I was pushing the envelope. Did you really just lump Taylor in with that group?

just comparing him with his peers... the numbers speak for themselves...

He's no Reggie Bush, that's for sure!

or Musa Smith.

 

[H.K.]

Taylors ypc is actually better than R. Johnson (-2.6), Edge (-1), McGahee (1.66), equal to J. Jones (2) and just slightly worse than SA (2.16) so I'd say he's in pretty good company....

Wow...I thought I was pushing the envelope. Did you really just lump Taylor in with that group?

just comparing him with his peers... the numbers speak for themselves...

Well played. It seems I've met my equal when it comes to mastery of statistical analysis.

 

[jestertj]

Don't be expecting anything special this week either. The play selection was VERY vanilla last week and I wouldn't look for it to be any better this week. H.K. willl have plenty of ammo again for next week.

 

[H.K.]

Don't be expecting anything special this week either. The play selection was VERY vanilla last week and I wouldn't look for it to be any better this week. H.K. willl have plenty of ammo again for next week.

Don't expect anything special through weeks 1-17, either.(sorry jester, if I get a softball, I'm gonna tee it up)

 

[TeamDingo]

CAMP REVIEW BUMP!

http://vikings.kfan.com/sports/nflguide/lo...97-705F03E8DE00

Running Backs – Chester Taylor is the clear #1 back coming out of camp, beating out Mewelde Moore and Ciatrick Fason for that spot. His ability to catch the ball and his above average pass blocking skills has solidified him as the top guy. His camp was not flashy, but very steady, much in the same way Brad Johnson’s was. Even with the early struggles of the offensive line in run blocking, expect consistent production from Taylor.

The real battle is between Moore and Fason for the backup role. The coaching staff seems to like Fason a bit more, as Moore has really struggled with pass protection and his health. If the season were to start right now, it would be Fason as the first option off the bench. Moore is expected to be the top punt returner when healthy, but may have seen his hold on the backup running back spot vanish for good.

Rookie back Wendell Mathis had a strong camp and has been featured as a kick returner in the pre-season, but unless he really impresses over the final two pre-season games it won’t be enough to crack the opening day roster.

Strangely no mention of Chris Brown in this review....

 

[jestertj]

Don't be expecting anything special this week either. The play selection was VERY vanilla last week and I wouldn't look for it to be any better this week. H.K. willl have plenty of ammo again for next week.

Don't expect anything special through weeks 1-17, either.(sorry jester, if I get a softball, I'm gonna tee it up)

I expect nothing less.I saw Chester make a couple of solid runs, one on a 3rd and short where he actually broke a tackle.

 

[H.K.]

I expect nothing less.

I saw Chester make a couple of solid runs, one on a 3rd and short where he actually broke a tackle.

CT's preseason #'s 19 carries

54 yards

2.8 YPC

3 rec.

15 yards

5.0 YPR

:X :X :X :X :X

Chris Brown, you are being paged on the white courtesy phone!

 

[ratpfink]

It's a new line playing together for the first time in a game.LOL, here's a guess that they'll improve a little bit.

LOL, have heard that before and it didn't pan out. Not saying it won't happen, but it's not a given, even with a guy like Hutchinson.

where Hutch is money is the red zone (ask SA) and the one TD they scored they followed right behind him into the end zone.

TD was Richardson's, least we not forget

Sure, but if your preseason league gives points for being the lead blocker, Chester was

 

[Keg]

I expect nothing less.

I saw Chester make a couple of solid runs, one on a 3rd and short where he actually broke a tackle.

CT's preseason #'s 19 carries

54 yards

2.8 YPC

3 rec.

15 yards

5.0 YPR

:X :X :X :X :X

Chris Brown, you are being paged on the white courtesy phone!

 

[Banger]

I expect nothing less.

I saw Chester make a couple of solid runs, one on a 3rd and short where he actually broke a tackle.

CT's preseason #'s 19 carries

54 yards

2.8 YPC

3 rec.

15 yards

5.0 YPR

:X :X :X :X :X

Chris Brown, you are being paged on the white courtesy phone!

How are his backups doing? you know the ones that we supposed to have supplanted him by now.Had 3 receptions this game which was also against the Steelers 1st team. He picked up every short yardage 1st down opportunity as well. So he's 4 for 4 in short yardage over both games. He'll be fine....

 

[Interseptopus]

I expect nothing less.

I saw Chester make a couple of solid runs, one on a 3rd and short where he actually broke a tackle.

CT's preseason #'s 19 carries

54 yards

2.8 YPC

3 rec.

15 yards

5.0 YPR

:X :X :X :X :X

Chris Brown, you are being paged on the white courtesy phone!

Damn HK, and I had respect for you as a poster... I think you'd be smarter than to judge off of two games, much less 2 PRESEASON games...I guess these guys are out of a job too:

Edgerrin James 4 att 3 yds 0.8 average

Shaun Alexander 11 att 33 yds 3.0 average

Rudi Johnson 6 att -5 yds -0.8 average

Dominic Rhodes 10 att 25 yds 2.5 average

Joseph Addai 12 att 20 yds 1.7 average

What should be more importantly noted is that Taylor was much more targeted in the second preseason game. People said he would not see the ball out of the backfield. I am not sure how much he really played- judging by the number of RBs in the box score, I'll assume the first quarter.

So the first quarter he got 3 receptions for 15 yards this last game. Average that out over the course of a 4 quarter game and that's 12 receptions for 60 yards. He also saw 10 attempts for 36 yards. A step in the right direction from his last game. Average that out over 4 quarters and you get 144 yards. So a 200 yard game, with 12 receptions.

Outlandish you say? Well of course. But so is judging someone on 2 games of preseason play on a new team with a new coach. What you should be looking for is improvement. Taylor getting 3 catches and averaging over 3.5 yards per carry in just ONE quarter of play in his second game as a Viking with a new head coach... I'd say that's very promising

 

[shamrock84]

Chester Taylor is my hero. If it weren't for him I'd have died from cancer years ago so all you haters kiss my ####### ####!

 

[H.K.]

I guess these guys are out of a job too:Edgerrin James 4 att 3 yds 0.8 averageShaun Alexander 11 att 33 yds 3.0 averageRudi Johnson 6 att -5 yds -0.8 averageDominic Rhodes 10 att 25 yds 2.5 average

Not comparable. All of these RB have had 1,000 yard rushing seasons as feature RB's. Taylor has done nothing to deserve consideration among that group.

 

[zoonation]

I guess these guys are out of a job too:Edgerrin James 4 att 3 yds 0.8 averageShaun Alexander 11 att 33 yds 3.0 averageRudi Johnson 6 att -5 yds -0.8 averageDominic Rhodes 10 att 25 yds 2.5 average

Not comparable. All of these RB have had 1,000 yard rushing seasons as feature RB's. Taylor has done nothing to deserve consideration among that group.

maybe, but that still doesn't mean your analysis is any less faulty. You are taking a minimal amount of carries and applying them as if this were a reasonable sample to support your concluion, which of course it isn't.

 

[joffer]

McNair "loves to throw to his TE"??? Did I read that right? Can anyone even remember the last time TEN had a top 10 TE?! Maybe 10 years ago when he was an inexperienced QB... you had a better shot with Heap if Boller was the starter still...

JWB already hit this softball out of the park, but this was really, really bad

 

[Biabreakable]

McNair "loves to throw to his TE"??? Did I read that right? Can anyone even remember the last time TEN had a top 10 TE?! Maybe 10 years ago when he was an inexperienced QB... you had a better shot with Heap if Boller was the starter still...

JWB already hit this softball out of the park, but this was really, really bad

Yes this almost makes HKs flimsy position seem less ubsurd by comparison. But not really.

 

[oukurt]

Reason for concern for CT owners. Less than 3 yards per attempt and now questions of him losing carries to Richardson at the goalline. For a RB that is now seen going as early as the 2nd round as of late, this is no bueno.

 

[TeamDingo]

CT's preseason #'s

19 carries

54 yards

2.8 YPC

3 rec.

15 yards

5.0 YPR

:X :X :X :X :X

Chris Brown, you are being paged on the white courtesy phone!

Look at the Facts: Taylor is hurt and the other RB's are impressing in his absence. The Depth Chart is undetermined at this point, but a player who can't (or won't) come out of the trainers' room is not going to win a starting role. Again, CT will not start week one, its already over for him.

CT's preseason Facts

Taylor is healthy

other RB's are- hurt and /or unimpressive

The Depth Chart is determined - 1 CTaylor 2 CFason 3 MMoore

player who can't (or won't) come out of the trainers' room - MMoore, you are being paged on the white courtesy phone!

CT will start week one

barring injury CT >RB21

so far he has played 2 halves of football, with 22 touches. That would put him in that sweet spot of 20-30 touches per game( likely avg closer to 22 or so) that his coaches have been promising to get him since the day they signed him to be the feature back.

 

[H.K.]

so far he has played 2 halves of football, with 22 touches. That would put him in that sweet spot of 20-30 touches per game( likely avg closer to 22 or so) that his coaches have been promising to get him since the day they signed him to be the feature back.

His 22 touches in two halves have equaled 9.9 FF points. Extrapolated over 16 games that's 158.4, good for RB 26 last season.

 

[Biabreakable]

so far he has played 2 halves of football, with 22 touches. That would put him in that sweet spot of 20-30 touches per game( likely avg closer to 22 or so) that his coaches have been promising to get him since the day they signed him to be the feature back.

His 22 touches in two halves have equaled 9.9 FF points. Extrapolated over 16 games that's 158.4, good for RB 26 last season.

You know your position is like clinging to the driftwood of a sinking ship here.Only a significant injury to Taylor is going to get you back on dry land.

 

[H.K.]

You know your position is like clinging to the driftwood of a sinking ship here.Only a significant injury to Taylor is going to get you back on dry land.

Yes, because 2.8 YPC has him firmly on path to supplant Emmitt Smith as the leagues all-time rusher.