Just trying to keep this updated with what I read in the paper.
Again, I'm more confident than ever that he will play and get his normal workload. I think Chester wants out there bad and will take it personally that Pinner was able to run well and score 3 TD's vs the Lions. If Chilly wants to get cute and play all 4 RB's there's nothing you can do. Barring a setback, I believe you have to dance with the one who brought you.
From the SPPP today, 12/12/2006:
Taylor watch: Running back Chester Taylor was inactive for the Lions game because of bruised ribs, and Childress said his status for Sunday's game against the New York Jets would be determined during the week.
Taylor, who has rushed for 1,098 yards and five touchdowns, was more definitive on the subject.
"I'm playing this week," he said, adding, "I feel a lot better than I did last week at this time."
With Taylor out, Artose Pinner rushed for a career-high 125 yards and three touchdowns at Detroit, but Childress said he has no plans to take any carries off his lead rusher when he returns.
"If Chester's in there and can give a full accounting of himself, I don't think you consciously take those off of him," Childress said. "(But) it's nice to be able to have confidence in the guys that they can go in there and do just as well."