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RB Chester Taylor OUT? - Per ESPN Radio (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Rovers
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Silverbacks
Footballguy
How reliable is this guy?
Rovers
Footballguy
He is a colunmist that covers injuries for ESPN.... I think he's pretty reliable, but I'm sure there will be confirmation.
He is a injury guru who worked for Baseball Prospectus (before he took the money from ESPN). I know he swung and missed on Portis (I believe) earlier this year but IMO he is as reliable an injury consultant as any doctor (when it comes to sports injuries).
Silverbacks
Footballguy
thanks guys
Go Fason!
Go Fason!
tribecalledjeff
Footballguy
Do we know for sure Fason is the primary back now? I'm a little worried about the Tuse splitting carries.
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
Nope. This is Coach Childress we are talking about. The song "Mind Games" come to mind......BUT supposedly he is a BIG CF fan. I'm pretty sure Coach Childress is looking for some speed out of the position. I'm rolling with Fason as my 3rd RB and not looking back (assuming we get confirmation before gametime).GO FASON! GO GATORS!
Rotowire quoted fox sports, Taylor might play:
Chester Taylor (ribs) might play Sunday if he takes a painkiller.
We're not confident he'll finish the game even if he starts it. Ciatrick Fason has a good chance to wind up with the most carries, especially near the goal line where there are more bodies flying around and Taylor could take more shots to the ribs. Taylor is a high-risk fantasy play. Source: FOXSports.com
Chester Taylor (ribs) might play Sunday if he takes a painkiller.
We're not confident he'll finish the game even if he starts it. Ciatrick Fason has a good chance to wind up with the most carries, especially near the goal line where there are more bodies flying around and Taylor could take more shots to the ribs. Taylor is a high-risk fantasy play. Source: FOXSports.com
Chester Taylor (ribs) might play Sunday if he takes a painkiller.
We're not confident he'll finish the game even if he starts it. Ciatrick Fason has a good chance to wind up with the most carries, especially near the goal line where there are more bodies flying around and Taylor could take more shots to the ribs. Taylor is a high-risk fantasy play. Source: FOXSports.com
We're not confident he'll finish the game even if he starts it. Ciatrick Fason has a good chance to wind up with the most carries, especially near the goal line where there are more bodies flying around and Taylor could take more shots to the ribs. Taylor is a high-risk fantasy play. Source: FOXSports.com
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Guess we are going to have to wait a bit. But Im not so sure on that report. It comes out of this on fox sports where it is mentioned last night in a blurb about the game. Still cause for concern.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6256818
Minnesota at Detroit, 1 ET
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: It looks like the Vikings are sticking with QB Brad Johnson, who had four interceptions last week against the Bears, and elevating rookie Tarvaris Jackson to backup status. RB Chester Taylor (ribs) will play if he can deal with the pain; he may have to take a painkiller. Ciatrick Faison will start if Taylor pulls himself from the starting lineup.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6256818
Minnesota at Detroit, 1 ET
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: It looks like the Vikings are sticking with QB Brad Johnson, who had four interceptions last week against the Bears, and elevating rookie Tarvaris Jackson to backup status. RB Chester Taylor (ribs) will play if he can deal with the pain; he may have to take a painkiller. Ciatrick Faison will start if Taylor pulls himself from the starting lineup.
Silverbacks
Footballguy
That's pretty much what we heard most of the week on this isn't it?
Chickenwang
Footballguy
this stuff is all older news guys....lets get some recent info
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Thx, Rovers. Also,is 1050 now running the 2nd hour of Fantasy Focus or were you listening via computer; I've been turning it off at 8am because they've been pre-empting with local programming.
Even if he plays do you think he is worth a roster spot?I have:S.JaxK.JonesM. Jones-DrewC.TaylorI can play 3 RB's
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
there is a pinned thread at the top of the page with this info and more.
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
I think the painkiller blurb is assumption. I have heard NO spokesman for the team or the player say that. Just that CT would have to make the decision and that he knew what that would mean.
Mole
Footballguy
When the Jets play @4pm, they don't pre-empt the Fantasy show, on a side note, is it avail online? I tried surfing around ESPNradio.com to no avail.
this was posted at 2am Sat. Night
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Thx. Good to know. In the Summer, before the season started, they had a golf show with Mark Canazzaro (sp?) :( I've listened couple of times via espnradio.com, but not recently. When it is on, it should be in the spot where "The Huddle" is showing up right now under Listen Live.http://espnradio.espn.go.com/espnradio/index
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Steve Polychronopolous
Footballguy
Vikings Pregame on KFAN just reported he's working out with the trainer and RB coach right now and may be able to go.
I'm leaning towards not trusting a Fason start at this time.If Taylor is inactive, I will go back to him.
Fireballer
Footballguy
toxicbees
Footballguy
That a boy CT, nothing a couple shots of pain killers won't fix.
Rovers
Footballguy
Sorry folks.... just posting on reports I've heard. I'm very interested in this as well.... it's Furrey or Chester as my flex. I'm sticking with Furrey for now, especially because Chester has left at least 2 games... might be 3 games this year early when he got dinged up. I think both Chester and Fason are risky starts as of now.
Construction Man Jim
Footballguy
Today's Fantasy Focus (requires Insider):
Will Carroll said, and I quote, Chester Taylor is "definitely out for today. They have elected to go with Fason as the starter. The ribs just not able to handle the load. They're worried that if he took a hit, and you know how hard those hits can be, he would be set back, and they're still looking to the playoffs... He's definitely out this week."
http://insider.espn.go.com/insider/radio/a...name=ff_podcast
Will Carroll said, and I quote, Chester Taylor is "definitely out for today. They have elected to go with Fason as the starter. The ribs just not able to handle the load. They're worried that if he took a hit, and you know how hard those hits can be, he would be set back, and they're still looking to the playoffs... He's definitely out this week."
http://insider.espn.go.com/insider/radio/a...name=ff_podcast
pinda
Footballguy
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Macdaddy_2004
Footballguy
Change the title
Taylor is out
I LOVE ME SOME FASON
Taylor is out
I LOVE ME SOME FASON
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Fason in, Edge is out for me!
grouse
Footballguy
People starting Fason should proceed with caution. He could definitely have a good game, I'm not doubting the possibility. But keep in mind, Fason is a north-south banger and isn't the 3rd-down guy. IF, Martz is successful in carving up a horrid Vikings pass defense, the Vikings could be behind on the scoreboard for much of this game. If that scenario plays out, Mewelde Moore will be seeing a lot more of the field than Fason.
Just be aware that starting Fason in your FF lineup to some degree is taking a gamble that the Vikings won't fall behind against the Lions. Looks good on paper, but be forewarned.
Just be aware that starting Fason in your FF lineup to some degree is taking a gamble that the Vikings won't fall behind against the Lions. Looks good on paper, but be forewarned.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Good point. Although the best way to slow down an opponent's offense is to run the ball and eat up the clock. Plus, I think most of us are looking at Fason as a 2 RB and at this point in the season most teams 2 RBs are crap shoots as well. Due to injuries my alternatives for my 2nd RB are Edge, Sammy Morris or Justin Fargus. Might as well take a chance of Fason...
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Trying to make the choice between Bush and Fason. Love CF's matchup and starter status but hate to pin playoff hopes on an unknown. Leaning towards Fason.
FFdork
Footballguy
NOT A WDIS: I could go McGahee, Bush or Fason. Right now I'm going with Bush despite the tough matchup. Wanted to start McGahee, but the late start is killing me. I think it's pretty much a toss up between those three guys given each situations, but I'm going with Bush and praying for a receiving TD.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Isn't Maroney OUT this week? I think I would start Dillon but that is just me...I'm going with Fason over Dillon,raying
same thing could have been said about chester if he were playing today.
Yes, Maroney is out, but basing it on the opposing defenses I guess.Isn't Maroney OUT this week? I think I would start Dillon but that is just me...I'm going with Fason over Dillon,
grouse
Footballguy
Not really. Chester Taylor averages about 7 yards per rec. Fason can't be compared to Taylor in this phase of the game, and Mewelde is far superior to Fason in this respect. The Vikings run a 'dink and dump' offense, and Moore gives them the closest thing to emulating Taylor's multi-purpose utility. Fason doesn't give Brad Johnson the outlet he's used to with Taylor and Moore.
redman
Footballguy
Taylor ran for over 120 yards and received more than 30 yards against the Lions in week 5. I'm not concerned about sputtering.
