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Sounds about right.
I wouldn't unless the team he gets traded to has an Oline as good as the Vikings.
Exactly. I'd say he would be an inferior version of the 2006 Taylor.
I don't know if I'd absolutely agree with that. In 2006, the Vikings oline had never worked together, outside of Birk and McKinnie. Plus Birk was injured for half the season and not playing to his full potential. Plus, the right side was a carousel of people changing positions since noone seemed to fit right.Last year, the Vikings oline had all played together for a half a year (Herrera and Cook had finally locked their spots halfway through 2006). Plus, Birk was healthy. Vikings 2007 oline >>>>>>>>>>> Vikings 2006 oline.
He's better than Reggie Bush
Give Bush Hutch and Mtn McKinney and I gaurantee he'll do better then 4.0 ypc
Quite frankly I'm feeling stupid for drafting Bush 1.01 (trade from another owner). I knew going into the draft what kind of RB Bush was, but I bought into the hype anyway. He will NEVER be a workhorse back, and that's exactly what one should get with the 1.01. I messed up IMO.He's better than Reggie Bush
He's pretty good, but not elite. IMO he's head and shoulders above Thomas Jones. I think he could be a poor man's Brian Westbrook. I personally think he's a better runner between the tackles, but nowhere near Westbrook in the passing game, even though Chester is a decent receiver.
I agree. A better version of TJ, but not quite as versatile as Westy. If he ends up starting for a decent team, prolly RB15-19 - a decent RB2 depending on matchup.
He's better than Reggie Bush
A healthy Lamont Jordan.
He's going to be 29 year old early in the 2008 season - and he's only had one 1,000 yard rushing season in his career. What possibly makes you think he's pretty good? Because he averaged 4+ yards per carry in a change of pace role? As a comparison point, Michael Turner has averaged 5.5 yds per carry in the same type of role. Taylor has done very well in MN - behind a great o-line. But otherwise, he's looked like an average-at-best RB. I place a high bar for proof on someone saying he's "pretty good" with only 1 season of 1,000+ yards.Edited to add: before joining MN in 2006, Taylor never had more than 2 TDs in a season. In 15 games during 2006, Taylor had 6 TDs. AP had twice that many this year on 25% fewer carries.
In his ONLY season as a starter, he went for over 1200 yards. This season, as a "change of pace" back (as you say), he went for 5.4 yards per carry - with over 800 rushing yards and over 1100 yards from scrimmage and 7 TDs. The guy has some skills, and the only thing holding him back is one of the top 3 RBs in the NFL. To say that he is only an "average-at-best" RB is to say that you are looking only at the stats and/or haven't seen him play. His play this season was superior to his season last year and he is an above average back in the NFL.Michael J Fox said:
I'm with this guy.
I agree Bush has a long way to go and i dont see him ever being a 20+ a game back .he cant handle that . But you are not the only one who bought into that hype.many others have done the same .Quite frankly I'm feeling stupid for drafting Bush 1.01 (trade from another owner). I knew going into the draft what kind of RB Bush was, but I bought into the hype anyway. He will NEVER be a workhorse back, and that's exactly what one should get with the 1.01. I messed up IMO.He's better than Reggie Bush
Give Bush Hutch and Mtn McKinney and I gaurantee he'll do better then 4.0 ypc
ptimistic AD owner:
MIN has said repeatedly that they will not be trading Chester. Seems strange to me, but I gotta wonder if they are worried about AP getting hurt, thus keeping Taylor makes perfect sense.Could Chet be dangled on draft day?
Not entirely true. They did hint they would consider trading Taylor for a 2nd rd pick, but I think most of us agree that isn't going to happen.MIN has said repeatedly that they will not be trading Chester. Seems strange to me, but I gotta wonder if they are worried about AP getting hurt, thus keeping Taylor makes perfect sense.Could Chet be dangled on draft day?
Greg, is that you?Quite frankly I'm feeling stupid for drafting Bush 1.01 (trade from another owner). I knew going into the draft what kind of RB Bush was, but I bought into the hype anyway. He will NEVER be a workhorse back, and that's exactly what one should get with the 1.01. I messed up IMO.He's better than Reggie BushGive Bush Hutch and Mtn McKinney and I gaurantee he'll do better then 4.0 ypc
No, my name is Chuck.Greg, is that you?Quite frankly I'm feeling stupid for drafting Bush 1.01 (trade from another owner). I knew going into the draft what kind of RB Bush was, but I bought into the hype anyway. He will NEVER be a workhorse back, and that's exactly what one should get with the 1.01. I messed up IMO.He's better than Reggie Bush
Cool! Let's sing the "Name Game"No, my name is Chuck.Greg, is that you?Quite frankly I'm feeling stupid for drafting Bush 1.01 (trade from another owner). I knew going into the draft what kind of RB Bush was, but I bought into the hype anyway. He will NEVER be a workhorse back, and that's exactly what one should get with the 1.01. I messed up IMO.He's better than Reggie Bush
