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Chester Taylor (1 Viewer)
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The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Depends on where/how you rate him. he was rb 13 in my ppr league last season.
Blackjacks
Footballguy
Unless a rb is drafted to challenge him in Minn. I think he would be good value in the mid second round.
Aaronstory
Footballguy
No.
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Nice analysis.
Rabbid Patriot Homer
Footballguy
Overrated by the popcorn guy?
zamboni
Footballguy
Denny Green couldn't have said it any better.
skillz
Footballguy
I thought he was a solid RB 2 last year but unfortunately he broke down at the end of the year when I needed him in the playoffs. My concern for him in 2007 is that although I think Childress will try to get him a ton of touches again, the QB situation in Minnesota is horrible. Defenses are going to stack the box against him big time since Tarvaris Jackson and Brooks Bollinger aren't going to be a threat. I see a lot of three and outs which will keep him from repeating his numbers from last year. Just my gut feeling on the situation. Give him a better QB and I think he thrives with the OL he has in front of him.
Aaronstory
Footballguy
Which, my 'no' or the popcorn guy...?
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
The originator of the thread.
gocats
Footballguy
Exactly. I think this is going to be similar to LaMont Jordan 2006, they were both not very good RBs in ideal situations, I mean where else would a below average RB like Taylor put up those kind of stats? Childress wasnt thrilled with Taylor's conditioning last year, as he was out of shape and I really wouldnt be surpised if he's replaced in the not to distant future.I would definitely move him in a dynasty league, you can probably get someone like Caddy for him.skillz said:
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cstu
Footballguy
Baltimore.
mozzy84
Footballguy
isnt that what exactly happened last year, its not like brad johnson was any threat to throw it further than 15 yards and they had loads of three and outs, hell they could hardlyscore a td last year in most games. I guess I don't see how he could be any worse unless he gets less touches somehowskillz said:
TheFanatic
Footballguy
I see him as the Edge of 2006. Lots of touches and very little in terms of YPC and a very anemic O.skillz said:
KoolKat
Footballguy
:( Now I could be totally wrong. Honestly, I think people are low on him just because his name is Chester (not a usual football name, save Chester McGlockton). If it was something "cooler" sounding I think he'd get more respect. Just throw that out there, because all this guy does is perform.
gocats
Footballguy
exactly sell sell sell
gocats
Footballguy
That's what I'm talking about,... sell, sell, sell,.......and I'm trying........hard.
I think you missed his point. He is saying Chester performed while in Baltimore. You are just undercutting your point by arguing that Minny's O-line is better than Baltimore's.
Pipes
Footballguy
If you're trying and there aren't any buyers then he must not be overrated.
Personally I think Taylor's value is lower now than it was going into last season. Last year Minnesota had high hopes with Taylor, Hutch and people thought the Vikes were a playoff team. Now alot of people think they are a bad team with one of the worst offenses in football. I just don't see Taylor's value being all that high right now.
It's interesting how middle of the road RBs get #### on. RB 12-16, what a choker! He sucks! Overrated. Junk. Sell sell sell.
Yet, lets look at AJ.
First year, hype, shat the bed.
Second year, more hype, shat the bed.
Third year, oOoOoo WR 3rd year, shat the bed.
AJ fourth year, pretty good.
So we'll talk up a WR for 3+ years, but Taylor in his first year as a starter was a top 15 RB.
Caddy has played 2 years, is 25, but he's pretty much washed up if you listen to people around here.
WRs get so much hype, even after horrible years (calling Michael Clayton), but a RB doesn't put up 15 tds, he's "broken". And if the RB does put up 15 tds, but isn't 6'2 220, he's not reliable (MJD).
Taylor had a decent year. He has a great o-line. I expect RB 13-15 range again. Very solid RB2.
Yet, lets look at AJ.
First year, hype, shat the bed.
Second year, more hype, shat the bed.
Third year, oOoOoo WR 3rd year, shat the bed.
AJ fourth year, pretty good.
So we'll talk up a WR for 3+ years, but Taylor in his first year as a starter was a top 15 RB.
Caddy has played 2 years, is 25, but he's pretty much washed up if you listen to people around here.
WRs get so much hype, even after horrible years (calling Michael Clayton), but a RB doesn't put up 15 tds, he's "broken". And if the RB does put up 15 tds, but isn't 6'2 220, he's not reliable (MJD).
Taylor had a decent year. He has a great o-line. I expect RB 13-15 range again. Very solid RB2.
cstu
Footballguy
It's funny how people can perceive players differently. I look at Chester and see a very solid back that can do anything you ask him to do. Maybe not the most talented, but has a solid all-around game. Also, he had a pathetic passing game that had to throw the ball way too much much but couldn't do anything with it (13 passing TD's, are you kidding me?). With any semblance of a passing attack and *any* pass defense for the Vikes, Chester could be a top 10 back.If you're trying and there aren't any buyers then he must not be overrated.Personally I think Taylor's value is lower now than it was going into last season. Last year Minnesota had high hopes with Taylor, Hutch and people thought the Vikes were a playoff team. Now alot of people think they are a bad team with one of the worst offenses in football. I just don't see Taylor's value being all that high right now.
Pipes
Footballguy
I completely agree. I'd bet there will be at least 20 RB's drafted before Taylor in most leagues yet he'll outperform a number of them. If anything he's under not overrated.It's funny how people can perceive players differently. I look at Chester and see a very solid back that can do anything you ask him to do. Maybe not the most talented, but has a solid all-around game. Also, he had a pathetic passing game that had to throw the ball way too much much but couldn't do anything with it (13 passing TD's, are you kidding me?). With any semblance of a passing attack and *any* pass defense for the Vikes, Chester could be a top 10 back.If you're trying and there aren't any buyers then he must not be overrated.Personally I think Taylor's value is lower now than it was going into last season. Last year Minnesota had high hopes with Taylor, Hutch and people thought the Vikes were a playoff team. Now alot of people think they are a bad team with one of the worst offenses in football. I just don't see Taylor's value being all that high right now.
EBF
Footballguy
He's definitely close. I won't blink if the Vikes take Peterson on draft day. Taylor is a scary dynasty RB because he's good enough to produce decent numbers when he has a starting job, but he's not necessarily good enough to keep a starting job. I would probably be looking to move him if I owned him in any leagues.
There isnt a current viking RB on the roster that cant take his job, Chris Brown isnt good enough either and with the Vikings in need of a QB or WR i would think they would look for help in those areas early in the draft. Chester actually ran well the few games I watched last year which is amazing considering how the defense almost always had 8 men in the box. The D's just werent very frightened of the passing game, cant blame them.He's definitely close. I won't blink if the Vikes take Peterson on draft day. Taylor is a scary dynasty RB because he's good enough to produce decent numbers when he has a starting job, but he's not necessarily good enough to keep a starting job. I would probably be looking to move him if I owned him in any leagues.
There isnt a current viking RB on the roster that cant take his job, Chris Brown isnt good enough either and with the Vikings in need of a QB or WR i would think they would look for help in those areas early in the draft. Chester actually ran well the few games I watched last year which is amazing considering how the defense almost always had 8 men in the box. The D's just werent very frightened of the passing game, cant blame them.He's definitely close. I won't blink if the Vikes take Peterson on draft day. Taylor is a scary dynasty RB because he's good enough to produce decent numbers when he has a starting job, but he's not necessarily good enough to keep a starting job. I would probably be looking to move him if I owned him in any leagues.
pigskin pimp
Footballguy
In PPR league, I believe Taylor is underrated.
People forget he was the 3rd down back in Balt and caught 42 passes in 2006. I expect those numbers to go up.
Taylor is not a Droughns. Droughns was a coverted fullback from Denver run scheme who was exposed for the true fullback he is when he went to Cleveland.
There is one reason to sell Taylor, and sell fast. It's not because of TJax or because Chester overachieved. It's because if AD is sitting there at the #7 overall, the Vikings better buy, and CT's value plummets.
People forget he was the 3rd down back in Balt and caught 42 passes in 2006. I expect those numbers to go up.
Taylor is not a Droughns. Droughns was a coverted fullback from Denver run scheme who was exposed for the true fullback he is when he went to Cleveland.
There is one reason to sell Taylor, and sell fast. It's not because of TJax or because Chester overachieved. It's because if AD is sitting there at the #7 overall, the Vikings better buy, and CT's value plummets.
gocats
Footballguy
He's definitely close. I won't blink if the Vikes take Peterson on draft day. Taylor is a scary dynasty RB because he's good enough to produce decent numbers when he has a starting job, but he's not necessarily good enough to keep a starting job. I would probably be looking to move him if I owned him in any leagues.
you always seem to echo the exact things Im thinking
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gocats
Footballguy
I agreeSincerely LaMont JordanI say move him, because I definitely think RBBC is coming in Minnesota. Chester isnt a very talented back, move him if you can for someone talented, ala Michael Turner, Caddilac Williams, someone who's underachieved because of their situaion not their talent. And the first law of dynasty, talent always wins out over opportunity.There isnt a current viking RB on the roster that cant take his job, Chris Brown isnt good enough either and with the Vikings in need of a QB or WR i would think they would look for help in those areas early in the draft. Chester actually ran well the few games I watched last year which is amazing considering how the defense almost always had 8 men in the box. The D's just werent very frightened of the passing game, cant blame them.He's definitely close. I won't blink if the Vikes take Peterson on draft day. Taylor is a scary dynasty RB because he's good enough to produce decent numbers when he has a starting job, but he's not necessarily good enough to keep a starting job. I would probably be looking to move him if I owned him in any leagues.
gocats
Footballguy
I like to start a thread posing a question, and not to influence what people's reply are, I dont give my oppinion until later.
gocats
Footballguy
Traders2001
Footballguy
How incompetent can a team direction be...............................
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
I want to see what the Bills do before I start mocking Miami. See you in 30 minutes or so.
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
Sweet another Tedd Ginn thread. He is the new Michael Turner.
Tenderknee
Footballguy
Now he is 
comfortably numb
Footballguy
Take a back seat buddy!!!!!
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Kyle Brady
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PatsWillWin
Footballguy
I am not a Jets fan.
Tommy Collins
Footballguy
So you can throw them under the bus like the other "exports"? That Whitner pick sure looks smart now doesn't it? "Reach."
