I'm back this week and today I have another Lost But Not Forgotten player for you.
Take a look at these two running backs and tell me which one is more effective.
Runningback 1: 2010 80 total rushes but out of these 80 only 8 were for first downs
Now here's a bigger stat that's more impactful. Runningback 1 has a total of four goaline carries at the opponent's 1 yard line and has converted ZERO TDs. Runningback 1 has 3 total rushing TD in 2010 but only one of them came inside the opponent's 10 yard line. The other was from 18 yards and 68 yards.
Runningback 2: 2010 41 total rushes but out of these 41 8 were for first downs. Runningback 2 when given less than half the duties of Runningback 1 has been more effective as an inside runner. Who is Runningback 2? He is CHESTER TAYLOR.
Chester Taylor is probably sitting out on your waivers. Last I checked he is owned 18% in Yahoo leagues. You may have looked back at Chester Taylor's stats and thought they were pedestrian. Well they were except week 5 vs Car when he toted 18 carries for 43 yards. He actually ran for a TD only to be called back and ruled down at the 1 yard line. The important stat in this game was that the Chicago Bears decided to run the ball which resulted in a win. Under Mike Martz' offensive system it's obvious now (especially you Jay Cutler owners) that the Chicago Bears offensive line cannot sustain nor block long enough for the WR routes to develop downfield. Much like the Greenbay Packers there has to be an emphasis on running the football moving forward. If you haven't guessed by now, Runningback 1 is Matt Forte. He's just not getting it done between the tackles. Matt Forte has twice the number of carries as Chester Taylor but has converted the same amount of first downs. If the Chicago Bears are interested in going back to their winning ways, Mike Martz will find a way to get the ball into Chester Taylor's hands. Chester Taylor has proved this year that he is a much better runner than Matt Forte. Now don't get me wrong. Matt Forte is still the RB1 in this offense. But he is much better utilized as an outside/pass catching RB under this system. If the Chicago Bears want to keep Jay Cutler's head intact this year then they need to RUN THE FOOTBALL. It will open the game vertically and keep the defense honest therefore the WR routes will develop.
If you have a roster spot go pickup Chester Taylor right now. James Starks is getting all the hype. But Chester Taylor will be a great bye week filler for you in the coming weeks.
Take a look at these two running backs and tell me which one is more effective.
Runningback 1: 2010 80 total rushes but out of these 80 only 8 were for first downs
Now here's a bigger stat that's more impactful. Runningback 1 has a total of four goaline carries at the opponent's 1 yard line and has converted ZERO TDs. Runningback 1 has 3 total rushing TD in 2010 but only one of them came inside the opponent's 10 yard line. The other was from 18 yards and 68 yards.
Runningback 2: 2010 41 total rushes but out of these 41 8 were for first downs. Runningback 2 when given less than half the duties of Runningback 1 has been more effective as an inside runner. Who is Runningback 2? He is CHESTER TAYLOR.
Chester Taylor is probably sitting out on your waivers. Last I checked he is owned 18% in Yahoo leagues. You may have looked back at Chester Taylor's stats and thought they were pedestrian. Well they were except week 5 vs Car when he toted 18 carries for 43 yards. He actually ran for a TD only to be called back and ruled down at the 1 yard line. The important stat in this game was that the Chicago Bears decided to run the ball which resulted in a win. Under Mike Martz' offensive system it's obvious now (especially you Jay Cutler owners) that the Chicago Bears offensive line cannot sustain nor block long enough for the WR routes to develop downfield. Much like the Greenbay Packers there has to be an emphasis on running the football moving forward. If you haven't guessed by now, Runningback 1 is Matt Forte. He's just not getting it done between the tackles. Matt Forte has twice the number of carries as Chester Taylor but has converted the same amount of first downs. If the Chicago Bears are interested in going back to their winning ways, Mike Martz will find a way to get the ball into Chester Taylor's hands. Chester Taylor has proved this year that he is a much better runner than Matt Forte. Now don't get me wrong. Matt Forte is still the RB1 in this offense. But he is much better utilized as an outside/pass catching RB under this system. If the Chicago Bears want to keep Jay Cutler's head intact this year then they need to RUN THE FOOTBALL. It will open the game vertically and keep the defense honest therefore the WR routes will develop.
If you have a roster spot go pickup Chester Taylor right now. James Starks is getting all the hype. But Chester Taylor will be a great bye week filler for you in the coming weeks.
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