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Well, i had him on the bench, having bought into the "Foster is a beast against Atlanta esp. w/o Steve Smith" thing. But I'm hopeful for rest-of season. 
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jafo
Out of Mind
Only if Taylor get injured.When does MeMo take over?
T Man
Footballguy
Taylor scored well from a fantasy perspective; but, watching the game, I thought he performed poorly.
I didn't think he ran with any authority at all. His ypc stunk also. All in all, I thought he stunk. Of course, MeMo is not a solid option, so I don't think CT is in danger there.
The good news for Taylor owners is that the coach kept giving him the ball. 30-35 touches a game is good for fantasy stats, even if its producing limited results.
I didn't think he ran with any authority at all. His ypc stunk also. All in all, I thought he stunk. Of course, MeMo is not a solid option, so I don't think CT is in danger there.
The good news for Taylor owners is that the coach kept giving him the ball. 30-35 touches a game is good for fantasy stats, even if its producing limited results.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
You obviously didn't watch the 4th quarter at all. Taylor was hitting the holes like a mad man, it was to the point where I wished he would tone it down because he was really getting whacked because he was going so fast himself.I agree 100% through 3 quarters that he did not look overly impressive, but Washington's run defense is very strong. Most importantly the team showed dedication to the run even if it wasnt terribly effective.I was very satisfied with Taylor's performance as a 2nd RB.
jafo
Out of Mind
I don't think he stunk at all. The Redskins have a great defense and he was able to break off a few nice runs against them. Just wait and see what this guy will do once the Offensive Line is really gelling and they play some mediocre defenses.
Jayrod
Footballguy
Don't agree here. I watched the whole game and he looked really good. He hit the holes hard and really made some guys miss. The Vikings made it very clear that they were going to run and Washington has a good D. At times he just had nowhere to go. His pass catching ability is well above average and, if he stays healthy, will end up having a great season for both his real & fantasy football teams. I'd say this game will be closer to his floor than ceiling for the season (but watch out against Chicago twice this year).
TeamDingo
Footballguy
in a win, on the road, in a tough place to play, against a playoff team, with a strong defense, and a very good run defense you thought he stunk and performed poorly?
T Man
Footballguy
Yes, from a fantasy perspective, good performance. But take your fantasy hat off. From an NFL perspective, I thought it was not a good showing. Sure, in the end he did alright, but Oakland's D was on the field for 50 minutes of a 60 minute game. He got 31 carries and averaged less then 3 yards a carry including the yards in the fourth quarter.You obviously didn't watch the 4th quarter at all. Taylor was hitting the holes like a mad man, it was to the point where I wished he would tone it down because he was really getting whacked because he was going so fast himself.I agree 100% through 3 quarters that he did not look overly impressive, but Washington's run defense is very strong. Most importantly the team showed dedication to the run even if it wasnt terribly effective.
I was very satisfied with Taylor's performance as a 2nd RB.
"Stunk" is pretty strong. What did you expect when they were playing at Washington against a tough run defense with no respectable threat of a passing game? Taylor got stronger as the game wore on, something that many people here didn't think would happen. That bodes very well for when the Vikes play soft defenses.
Significant Shrinkage
Footballguy
Were we watching the same game?Yes, from a fantasy perspective, good performance. But take your fantasy hat off. From an NFL perspective, I thought it was not a good showing. Sure, in the end he did alright, but Oakland's D was on the field for 50 minutes of a 60 minute game. He got 31 carries and averaged less then 3 yards a carry including the yards in the fourth quarter.You obviously didn't watch the 4th quarter at all. Taylor was hitting the holes like a mad man, it was to the point where I wished he would tone it down because he was really getting whacked because he was going so fast himself.I agree 100% through 3 quarters that he did not look overly impressive, but Washington's run defense is very strong. Most importantly the team showed dedication to the run even if it wasnt terribly effective.
I was very satisfied with Taylor's performance as a 2nd RB.
Huh?
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
He sounds like Mike Tyson.
goonsquad
Think different.
Time of posession was 31:44 / 28:16 in favor of Minnesota. Not a huge difference. Taylor ran hard and wore down the Washington D even though the ToP was close.
jafo
Out of Mind
Were we watching the same game?Yes, from a fantasy perspective, good performance. But take your fantasy hat off. From an NFL perspective, I thought it was not a good showing. Sure, in the end he did alright, but Oakland's D was on the field for 50 minutes of a 60 minute game. He got 31 carries and averaged less then 3 yards a carry including the yards in the fourth quarter.You obviously didn't watch the 4th quarter at all. Taylor was hitting the holes like a mad man, it was to the point where I wished he would tone it down because he was really getting whacked because he was going so fast himself.I agree 100% through 3 quarters that he did not look overly impressive, but Washington's run defense is very strong. Most importantly the team showed dedication to the run even if it wasnt terribly effective.
I was very satisfied with Taylor's performance as a 2nd RB.
glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
I knew it sounded like we were watching a different game...Yes, from a fantasy perspective, good performance. But take your fantasy hat off. From an NFL perspective, I thought it was not a good showing. Sure, in the end he did alright, but Oakland's D was on the field for 50 minutes of a 60 minute game. He got 31 carries and averaged less then 3 yards a carry including the yards in the fourth quarter.You obviously didn't watch the 4th quarter at all. Taylor was hitting the holes like a mad man, it was to the point where I wished he would tone it down because he was really getting whacked because he was going so fast himself.I agree 100% through 3 quarters that he did not look overly impressive, but Washington's run defense is very strong. Most importantly the team showed dedication to the run even if it wasnt terribly effective.
I was very satisfied with Taylor's performance as a 2nd RB.
Banger
Footballguy
I disagree. If they had stalled drives or no positive yardage I'd agree with you but just because the YPC wasn't great does not mean that it wasn't an effective NFL game. The guy was able to get 31 carries on the road against one of the best run defenses in the league. They were able to control the ball (no turnovers) and the clock and wear down the defense (which worked in the 4th and led to some big yardage chunks). Yes it wasn't a pretty 5-7 yards a clip but if you get 3 on 1st down and 3 and 2nd down you have 3rd and short. With an effective, experienced qb like Johnson he will kill you on those quick 3 step drops. That was their plan before the game and it worked perfectly.Yes, from a fantasy perspective, good performance. But take your fantasy hat off. From an NFL perspective, I thought it was not a good showing. Sure, in the end he did alright, but Oakland's D was on the field for 50 minutes of a 60 minute game. He got 31 carries and averaged less then 3 yards a carry including the yards in the fourth quarter.You obviously didn't watch the 4th quarter at all. Taylor was hitting the holes like a mad man, it was to the point where I wished he would tone it down because he was really getting whacked because he was going so fast himself.I agree 100% through 3 quarters that he did not look overly impressive, but Washington's run defense is very strong. Most importantly the team showed dedication to the run even if it wasnt terribly effective.
I was very satisfied with Taylor's performance as a 2nd RB.
Jayrod
Footballguy
If I'm not mistaken, Taylor played well, the Vikings beat a good Washington team, and.....oh yeah....they were playing Washington not Oakland. Good grief, imagine what his stats would be if they had played Oakland and had the ball for 50 minutes.
Pied Piper
Footballguy
He was big reason why they won the game.Yes, from a fantasy perspective, good performance. But take your fantasy hat off. From an NFL perspective, I thought it was not a good showing. Sure, in the end he did alright, but Oakland's D was on the field for 50 minutes of a 60 minute game. He got 31 carries and averaged less then 3 yards a carry including the yards in the fourth quarter.You obviously didn't watch the 4th quarter at all. Taylor was hitting the holes like a mad man, it was to the point where I wished he would tone it down because he was really getting whacked because he was going so fast himself.I agree 100% through 3 quarters that he did not look overly impressive, but Washington's run defense is very strong. Most importantly the team showed dedication to the run even if it wasnt terribly effective.
I was very satisfied with Taylor's performance as a 2nd RB.
FunkyPlutos
Footballguy
Not that we didn't know this from the Redskin game anyway, but Childress had this quote in the Pioneer Press this morning.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
His catch and run was pretty impressive,made some people miss and picked up a nice chunk of yardage 
TeamDingo
Footballguy
ONE MAN GANG BUMP
One-man gang: Running back Chester Taylor's 31 carries were the most in a Vikings season opener and just two short of the team single-game record, shared by Chuck Foreman (1975 and '77), Terry Allen (1992) and Scottie Graham (1993).
The Vikings apparently have no plan to lighten Taylor's load.
"Running backs usually get better the warmer they get, the more feel they get for the game," Childress said. "They can kind of get lathered up a little bit. In a perfect world, that's what you do; you lather a guy up."
For all of Taylor's hard work, he rushed for just 88 yards and averaged 2.8 a carry. Childress said the running game is still "a work in progress."
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/s...ll/15504321.htm
The RBBC crowd is pretty quiet.... Just one game but the "he's fat and lazy" and "MMoore will get most of the touches" people sure look like they missed the boat.
Props to H.K. for reevaluating the situation and stepping up and
One-man gang: Running back Chester Taylor's 31 carries were the most in a Vikings season opener and just two short of the team single-game record, shared by Chuck Foreman (1975 and '77), Terry Allen (1992) and Scottie Graham (1993).
The Vikings apparently have no plan to lighten Taylor's load.
"Running backs usually get better the warmer they get, the more feel they get for the game," Childress said. "They can kind of get lathered up a little bit. In a perfect world, that's what you do; you lather a guy up."
For all of Taylor's hard work, he rushed for just 88 yards and averaged 2.8 a carry. Childress said the running game is still "a work in progress."
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/s...ll/15504321.htm
The RBBC crowd is pretty quiet.... Just one game but the "he's fat and lazy" and "MMoore will get most of the touches" people sure look like they missed the boat.
Props to H.K. for reevaluating the situation and stepping up and
H.K.
Footballguy
Thanks. I posted this before, but nobody responded: CT had a 34 touch game, that's on pace for 544 for the seasonONE MAN GANG BUMP
One-man gang: Running back Chester Taylor's 31 carries were the most in a Vikings season opener and just two short of the team single-game record, shared by Chuck Foreman (1975 and '77), Terry Allen (1992) and Scottie Graham (1993).
The Vikings apparently have no plan to lighten Taylor's load.
"Running backs usually get better the warmer they get, the more feel they get for the game," Childress said. "They can kind of get lathered up a little bit. In a perfect world, that's what you do; you lather a guy up."
For all of Taylor's hard work, he rushed for just 88 yards and averaged 2.8 a carry. Childress said the running game is still "a work in progress."
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/s...ll/15504321.htm
The RBBC crowd is pretty quiet.... Just one game but the "he's fat and lazy" and "MMoore will get most of the touches" people sure look like they missed the boat.
Props to H.K. for reevaluating the situation and stepping up and
. Obviously that number will trend downward, but is anyone concerned that he can hold up? Similar to Cadillac last year, CT doesn't have the experience of being the primary RB for a season and the HC might run him until he drops...
TeamDingo
Footballguy
I do not think there is any reason to expect 30+ touches per game. The Washington game was a special circumstance. Road, good team, close game that led to the high rush total. But mid 20 touches per game is what I expect ( and have always expected). He may break down, it is really an unknown. Is he a 'low wear on the tire tread guy" or a "back up who can't handle the full load over a season" guy. We don't know at this point but I LOVE his situation and still think he will vastly outperform his ADP. So I guess I am slightly concerned but the up side is still large.edit to add - is the guy that took RDroughns or another RB at his ADP instead of CTaylor worried that Droughns will break down because of too much work. .. I'd rather worry about too many touches.Thanks. I posted this before, but nobody responded: CT had a 34 touch game, that's on pace for 544 for the seasonONE MAN GANG BUMP
One-man gang: Running back Chester Taylor's 31 carries were the most in a Vikings season opener and just two short of the team single-game record, shared by Chuck Foreman (1975 and '77), Terry Allen (1992) and Scottie Graham (1993).
The Vikings apparently have no plan to lighten Taylor's load.
"Running backs usually get better the warmer they get, the more feel they get for the game," Childress said. "They can kind of get lathered up a little bit. In a perfect world, that's what you do; you lather a guy up."
For all of Taylor's hard work, he rushed for just 88 yards and averaged 2.8 a carry. Childress said the running game is still "a work in progress."
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/s...ll/15504321.htm
The RBBC crowd is pretty quiet.... Just one game but the "he's fat and lazy" and "MMoore will get most of the touches" people sure look like they missed the boat.
Props to H.K. for reevaluating the situation and stepping up and
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Banger
Footballguy
I obviously don't think he'll continue on this pace but I could definitely see him getting 400 touches (25/game). Will he be able to handle it? Who knows, injuries happen, could be the 2nd carry, could be the 222nd carry, it's part of the game. He hasn't proved that he can't handle it (if that makes sense). One thing I saw during the game though is that he's not very elusive and got hit pretty hard a few times. Whether those add up over the season we'll have to wait and see.Thanks. I posted this before, but nobody responded: CT had a 34 touch game, that's on pace for 544 for the seasonONE MAN GANG BUMP
One-man gang: Running back Chester Taylor's 31 carries were the most in a Vikings season opener and just two short of the team single-game record, shared by Chuck Foreman (1975 and '77), Terry Allen (1992) and Scottie Graham (1993).
The Vikings apparently have no plan to lighten Taylor's load.
"Running backs usually get better the warmer they get, the more feel they get for the game," Childress said. "They can kind of get lathered up a little bit. In a perfect world, that's what you do; you lather a guy up."
For all of Taylor's hard work, he rushed for just 88 yards and averaged 2.8 a carry. Childress said the running game is still "a work in progress."
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/s...ll/15504321.htm
The RBBC crowd is pretty quiet.... Just one game but the "he's fat and lazy" and "MMoore will get most of the touches" people sure look like they missed the boat.
Props to H.K. for reevaluating the situation and stepping up and
H.K.
Footballguy
Amen.
H.K.
Footballguy
I noticed that too. Once he gets in space, like on his long reception, he can make some people miss. He definitely runs hard.
hotdogcollars
Footballguy
who cares how he looks, he's gonna touch the ball 25-35 times a game AND get goaline carries. How many other backs in the league can say that...5 or 6?
he's a fantasy pimp
even if hes not really that good
as for this week, 23-65-1 and 6-35-0. 100 yds and 1 td...sounds good for my RB2
he's a fantasy pimp
even if hes not really that goodas for this week, 23-65-1 and 6-35-0. 100 yds and 1 td...sounds good for my RB2
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Sabertooth
Footballguy
What the heck game were you watching?
Sabertooth
Footballguy
I think Chester gets: 24 carries 90 yards.3 Catches, 20 yards.1 short TD
combo.
TeamDingo
Footballguy
per the blogger:
POUND BUMP
Grounded? Vikes aim to pound beat-up Panthers with the run
After handing the ball to Chester Taylor 31 times and throwing it to him three more against the Redskins, the Vikings are certain to feature him heavily again.
"That's what you have to do," offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said. "We have to continue to stress the run ... and just continue to pound the ball in there."
http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F...-09-16-01-02-07
POUND BUMP
Grounded? Vikes aim to pound beat-up Panthers with the run
After handing the ball to Chester Taylor 31 times and throwing it to him three more against the Redskins, the Vikings are certain to feature him heavily again.
"That's what you have to do," offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said. "We have to continue to stress the run ... and just continue to pound the ball in there."
http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F...-09-16-01-02-07
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boonesfarm4me
Footballguy
gitty up chester...
TeamDingo
Footballguy
24/113/0 3/15/011.3 + 3 + 1.5 =
TeamDingo
Footballguy
if Gamble doesnt grab his face mask and slow him up, fo you think he goes in for the win right there?nice game for Chester, especially that 33 yarder he ripped in OT to put the team in position for a chippie field goal to win the game. He is on pace for 2000 total yards.
Hard to say. It looked like Gamble was on Chester's back pretty good anyway. It's too bad Chester couldn't score on the next GL carry. He was trying pretty damn hard. He went totally airborne.if Gamble doesnt grab his face mask and slow him up, fo you think he goes in for the win right there?nice game for Chester, especially that 33 yarder he ripped in OT to put the team in position for a chippie field goal to win the game. He is on pace for 2000 total yards.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
As for the H.K. challenge . . .
Updated through Week 2:
Taylor
20.1 + 5.8 + 6 + 6 = 37.9
Gates
8.1 + 6 + 6 = 20.1
Total = 58.0
Foster
8.0 + 3.7 + 6 + 0 = 17.7
Heap
6.3 + 10 + 6 = 22.3
Total: 40.0
Updated through Week 2:
Taylor
20.1 + 5.8 + 6 + 6 = 37.9
Gates
8.1 + 6 + 6 = 20.1
Total = 58.0
Foster
8.0 + 3.7 + 6 + 0 = 17.7
Heap
6.3 + 10 + 6 = 22.3
Total: 40.0
H.K.
Footballguy
Unles D.Williams blows out his ACL, I'm done. Rivers is the only person keeping me in this thing.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
At least HK is man enough to admit that he was wrong (so far)
Since we were so quick to judge CT after 2 preseason games... after two reg season games averaging 100 yards, 3 catches, and 25-30 receiving yards, and 0.5 TDs a game ain't bad...
On pace for: 1608 yards, 48 catches, 464 receiving yards, 8 TDs
If that ain't top 20 (hell, top 10!) then I don't know what is...
Since we were so quick to judge CT after 2 preseason games... after two reg season games averaging 100 yards, 3 catches, and 25-30 receiving yards, and 0.5 TDs a game ain't bad...
On pace for: 1608 yards, 48 catches, 464 receiving yards, 8 TDs
If that ain't top 20 (hell, top 10!) then I don't know what is...
Wally Cleaver
Footballguy
He put up those numbers against two very good defenses as well, definitely looks like he is going to be a beast this year!!
BoulderBob
Footballguy
Pipe dream. I'd be happy with 80 yards and hopefully a short TD. If Chester lights up the Bears, he is a must start the rest of the way, but I don't see it happening.
Wally Cleaver
Footballguy
He wasn't predicting those stats for the Bear game, the date was the 16th on his post.
BoulderBob
Footballguy
Tau837
Footballguy
I haven't given up yet, although he has definitely started off better than I expected. Part of the rationale of betting against Taylor was the possibility that he either wouldn't receive a heavy workload due to concerns about his ability to handle it, or that he would and wouldn't be able to handle it over the full season. There is now no doubt he's getting the workload, but we're a long way from proving he can keep it up over the long haul.
