Will Chester Taylor be the feature RB in Min next season? (1 Viewer)

[chook]

There are heaps of great mocks around FBG's and other places on the web at the moment, many of them suggesting that the Vikings will take Adrian Peterson, others even suggesting they may trade down but could still look at Marshawn or someone else to run behind that OL of theirs.

There's also plenty of Chester owners out there who are stressing somewhat over potentially having one less starting RB on their roster in a weeks' time from now.

I know Childress has stated that he wants to lessen some of Taylor's workload, but if they don't draft anyone, Chet should still get a fair bit of the rock to keep his fantasy value.

So, with a basic yes/no answer, in your mind will Chester be the starting RB for Minnesota next season?

 

[renesauz]

The Vikes have too many other glaring needs to take a RB early. They'd be better served trying to add a WR. That said, I would expect them to take a RB late first day/early second to at least add a more viable backup to Taylor. They have Mewelde Moore, but he's more a change of pace/3rd down back who they don't believe can be successful as a feature back.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I voted yes, but only because I believe that Peterson will be gone by the time they pick. If Peterson is there, then they take him and Chester becomes 2nd fiddle.

I would LOVE to see them get a guy like Booker in round 3. He would be the ultimate complement to Taylor and they could use him in so many ways to help spread a defense out.

My ultimate Viking draft would look like this (first day anyway):

1. Quinn

2. Jarrett

3. Booker

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

I keep hearing that the Vikings are in love with Peterson and would be all over him if he is available. If he isn't they may trade down and then grab a WR.

I would love to know what Childress saw in Taylor last year that has the Vikes thinking RB in the first round. I see so many other glaring needs that I would be rather pissy as a Vikes fan if some of those weren't addressed first.

If Taylor is the feature this coming season, I would expect it to be his last.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

It would be a similar situation to what happened in Indianapolis last year. The first half of the season would be around 60/40 for Chet, and then flipped in the 2nd half in favor of AP.

The reason that they're interested in AP even though Chester gave them everything they could have hoped for is that AP is a far, FAR more explosive back than Chet. Simple as that.

And since AP showed that he can catch the ball pretty well, I could see them having both on the field at the same time with Peterson split out in a receiving role.

We should be excited as Vikings fans if they somehow land AP.

So I guess the answer to the poll question is "yes/no".

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I would LOVE to see them get a guy like Booker in round 3. He would be the ultimate complement to Taylor and they could use him in so many ways to help spread a defense out.

I see him as a clone of Eric Metcalf, who was also a 5'10", 180lb multi-purpose greased lightning type player. Could be a Reggie Bush light type role for Booker (although Booker can't catch as well as Bush).

 

[Bri]

Any of the defensive guys seem like they'd be a sweet pick for them. I don't think they go RB early and it would have to be an early one to take Chester's job.

That's a pretty good 1st year as a starter he had esp when you include his injuries into the consideration.

I would imagine there's some "scat back" with receiving ability that a guy like Childress might covet later in the draft but I don't see that threatenning Taylor's job in 06.

If the Iggles lower their asking price for Moats I could imagine Childress wanting him.

There's a mess behind Chester, that might be an issue but I don't see Chester as a prob at all.

 

[Tag]

Only way I can see Chester losing his starting Job is if they did take AD with the 7th pick, I think the odds are slim that happens.

 

[brbarnhart]

I feel like all the mocks that have us taking a first round RB this year didn't watch the team play last year. On the one hand, I understand the strategy of drafting the best available player. If you have a potential superstar fall to you, then you take him. That being said, as someone who watched 16 games of horrible Vikings offense last year, I thought Chester Taylor was the lone bright spot. Everyone assumes that our line was dominant, but that simply wasn't the case. They did not play to their ability, and the playcalling certainly did not help them out either. Chester Taylor ran in to 8 man fronts on every first and second down. I would be very disappointed if they replaced him as the starting RB because that would mean overlooked so many huge holes on this team.

 

[Tag]

I feel like all the mocks that have us taking a first round RB this year didn't watch the team play last year. On the one hand, I understand the strategy of drafting the best available player. If you have a potential superstar fall to you, then you take him. That being said, as someone who watched 16 games of horrible Vikings offense last year, I thought Chester Taylor was the lone bright spot. Everyone assumes that our line was dominant, but that simply wasn't the case. They did not play to their ability, and the playcalling certainly did not help them out either. Chester Taylor ran in to 8 man fronts on every first and second down. I would be very disappointed if they replaced him as the starting RB because that would mean overlooked so many huge holes on this team.

I didnt watch every minny game last year but the 4 or 5 that i saw that was the case.

 

[Sinrman]

Would Minny go for Lynch or ADP? Who knows?

Should they? Uhh, no. Taylor is decent. He showed last season that he can hack it as a starter. He was brought to Minny for that exact reason. So why give up on him? Maybe draft one in the 2nd or 3rd round, but I don't see why they should burn their 1st rounder this year on a RB. They have many other holes to fill right now...

 

[MelKiperJr]

I'll answer this if you tell me the winning lottery numbers for FL tonight

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Guys. Nobody's saying that Chester Taylor was a flop last year. I don't think the Vikings could have asked for anything more.

The problem is twofold. First, while Chet had a nice year, an elite back would have had an exceptional one. His lack of breakaway speed left a lot of yards and possibly touchdowns on the field.

Second, and way more importantly, if they plan on rolling with TJax next year like it appears, the running game is even more important than it was last year. And to ask Chet to take more of a pounding than he did last year is fair and not smart football.

Drafting Peterson isn't a slap in the face to Chester Taylor. It's doing what's best to help the team.

 

[renesauz]

Guys. Nobody's saying that Chester Taylor was a flop last year. I don't think the Vikings could have asked for anything more.

The problem is twofold. First, while Chet had a nice year, an elite back would have had an exceptional one. His lack of breakaway speed left a lot of yards and possibly touchdowns on the field.

Second, and way more importantly, if they plan on rolling with TJax next year like it appears, the running game is even more important than it was last year. And to ask Chet to take more of a pounding than he did last year is fair and not smart football.

Drafting Peterson isn't a slap in the face to Chester Taylor. It's doing what's best to help the team.

I didn't read any of the posts above as a lsap to Taylor. Just a statement that the Vikes have bigger needs.

 

[Warhogs]

Just my feeling but I feel pretty certain Taylor is the feature back for 2007 but they will be looking for a replacement in 2008. Taylor seems to be an OK RB that can start when needed or be a good backup RB but he is not a world beater and will always be subject to a possible upgrade.

 

[Nemesis]

Couldn't this AP rumor just be a ploy to get another team into trading with the Vikes?

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

Couldn't this AP rumor just be a ploy to get another team into trading with the Vikes?

ding, ding, ding - we have a winner. the vikings have GLARING needs at QB and WR. and it isn't as if the defense is a world beater. this team has all the talent.....to be 4-12, at best. trading down would make the most sense, which is why they are saber-rattling about peterson.

 

[shamrock84]

Couldn't this AP rumor just be a ploy to get another team into trading with the Vikes?

IMO the rumor is just a .

 

[TheLastDispatch]

Couldn't this AP rumor just be a ploy to get another team into trading with the Vikes?

Or it could be a ploy to motiva te tatum bell

 

[cstu]

It's hard for me to understand why Rudi is considered a top-20 back in PPR and Chester is treated like some scrub who'll be replaced by next season.

They are the same age (28) and roughly the same kind of players, except Rudi is a slightly better runner and Chester a better receiver. If the Vikings can improve their passing game then Chester could easily be putting up better numbers than Rudi.

 

[John 14:6]

It's hard for me to understand why Rudi is considered a top-20 back in PPR and Chester is treated like some scrub who'll be replaced by next season. They are the same age (28) and roughly the same kind of players, except Rudi is a slightly better runner and Chester a better receiver. If the Vikings can improve their passing game then Chester could easily be putting up better numbers than Rudi.

I'm a Viking fan and a Chester Taylor owner so I'm biased, but with all the Vikings' needs I don't understand why they would take a RB. Their running game was the best thing they had going last year.

 

[mtffl2]

i'm not a vikings fan by any means...

but didn't they trade up in the 2nd round (b/c houston was first in the 3rd and had two picks) last year just ot get Tarvais Jackson?

I don't know what they gave up to get him, but do you think whoever made the decision to jump at the chance to get him is ready to admit he was wrong so soon?

it may be a reach, but they should take Levi Brown with the first pick and then take either Steve Smith, Anthony Gonzales, Sidney Rice or Dwayne Jarret in the 2nd (whoever is left).

Chester still has 2-3 years left before he hits his wall... they should replace him later.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

it may be a reach, but they should take Levi Brown with the first pick

There's one and only one player considered a top ten pick that would terribly disappoint me and most Vikings fans and this is it.Spending the #7 overall for a right tackle? I think I'd find another team to root for.

 

[Donnybrook]

Couldn't this AP rumor just be a ploy to get another team into trading with the Vikes?

ding, ding, ding - we have a winner. the vikings have GLARING needs at QB and WR. and it isn't as if the defense is a world beater. this team has all the talent.....to be 4-12, at best. trading down would make the most sense, which is why they are saber-rattling about peterson.

What if Quinn does not fall? No WR besides CJ is projected to go in the top ten. ADP would be without a doubt the BPA. Can't foresee any team trading their 1st and 2nd for Adrian Peterson. I get that impression because teams like Buffalo and Green Bay seem to be unwilling to part with their 1st and 3rd for Turner. Maybe they will change their minds on draft day.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I really do like Chester (a lot), but I see it as a Deuce/Reggie type situation...you have a good player, but can bring in a superstar/game changer...you don't pass up something like that.

 

[Tag]

I really do like Chester (a lot), but I see it as a Deuce/Reggie type situation...you have a good player, but can bring in a superstar/game changer...you don't pass up something like that.

I dont understand the logic that says you cant pass up a stud like AD even if you dont necessarily need him. What about the 6 other teams that would have to pass on AD to fall to the vikes? how can they pass up on him since they dont need a RB either? I would think Arizona would need AD more at the #5 pick even more than the Vikes.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I really do like Chester (a lot), but I see it as a Deuce/Reggie type situation...you have a good player, but can bring in a superstar/game changer...you don't pass up something like that.

I dont understand the logic that says you cant pass up a stud like AD even if you dont necessarily need him. What about the 6 other teams that would have to pass on AD to fall to the vikes? how can they pass up on him since they dont need a RB either? I would think Arizona would need AD more at the #5 pick even more than the Vikes.

If there are only 5 "difference maker" players in the draft, then if one is still there at #7, you have to take the franchise guy, regardless of need.

 

[snogger]

It would be a similar situation to what happened in Indianapolis last year. The first half of the season would be around 60/40 for Chet, and then flipped in the 2nd half in favor of AP.The reason that they're interested in AP even though Chester gave them everything they could have hoped for is that AP is a far, FAR more explosive back than Chet. Simple as that.And since AP showed that he can catch the ball pretty well, I could see them having both on the field at the same time with Peterson split out in a receiving role.We should be excited as Vikings fans if they somehow land AP.So I guess the answer to the poll question is "yes/no".

They get AP and I'd say it's a 99.9% probability that all games will be sold out. Right now most are taking a "wait and see" attitude and some have already thrown them under the bus.. IF Jackson has built on last season and Williamson has truly gotten help in the off season with his eye issues then add in AP and the will be back with the fans and the team in general.

 

[snogger]

Guys. Nobody's saying that Chester Taylor was a flop last year. I don't think the Vikings could have asked for anything more.

The problem is twofold. First, while Chet had a nice year, an elite back would have had an exceptional one. His lack of breakaway speed left a lot of yards and possibly touchdowns on the field.

Second, and way more importantly, if they plan on rolling with TJax next year like it appears, the running game is even more important than it was last year. And to ask Chet to take more of a pounding than he did last year is fair and not smart football.

Drafting Peterson isn't a slap in the face to Chester Taylor. It's doing what's best to help the team.

Well, I do remember a 95 yard TD run for Chet against the Seahawks.. But that's for a different discussion I agree on your 2nd point. If T. Jackson is the "guy" then they will expect the running game to be better than last year. Chet & AP on the field at the same time would be as beneficial as Bush was to MCCallister last year.

My hope is Childress pulls his head out of butt and see's the TE's are for more than blocking.

 

[Donnybrook]

I really do like Chester (a lot), but I see it as a Deuce/Reggie type situation...you have a good player, but can bring in a superstar/game changer...you don't pass up something like that.

I dont understand the logic that says you cant pass up a stud like AD even if you dont necessarily need him. What about the 6 other teams that would have to pass on AD to fall to the vikes? how can they pass up on him since they dont need a RB either? I would think Arizona would need AD more at the #5 pick even more than the Vikes.

Edge will make 20 M over the first two years of his contract. I guess Arizona could afford to pay them both but I can't see them passing on Joe Thomas if he fell to them. The Vikings got lucky because they signed Taylor before the new CBA was approved. His contract is relatively cheap.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Well, I do remember a 95 yard TD run for Chet against the Seahawks.. But that's for a different discussion

Blind squirrels & nuts.Blind pigs & mushrooms.

 

[Tag]

I really do like Chester (a lot), but I see it as a Deuce/Reggie type situation...you have a good player, but can bring in a superstar/game changer...you don't pass up something like that.

I dont understand the logic that says you cant pass up a stud like AD even if you dont necessarily need him. What about the 6 other teams that would have to pass on AD to fall to the vikes? how can they pass up on him since they dont need a RB either? I would think Arizona would need AD more at the #5 pick even more than the Vikes.

Edge will make 20 M over the first two years of his contract. I guess Arizona could afford to pay them both but I can't see them passing on Joe Thomas if he fell to them. The Vikings got lucky because they signed Taylor before the new CBA was approved. His contract is relatively cheap.

Washington is looking to move down from the 6th spot to gain extra picks, If AD falls that far I would think some team will trade up to get AD at that spot. I dont think minny will even have a chance to get him.

 

[Donnybrook]

I really do like Chester (a lot), but I see it as a Deuce/Reggie type situation...you have a good player, but can bring in a superstar/game changer...you don't pass up something like that.

I dont understand the logic that says you cant pass up a stud like AD even if you dont necessarily need him. What about the 6 other teams that would have to pass on AD to fall to the vikes? how can they pass up on him since they dont need a RB either? I would think Arizona would need AD more at the #5 pick even more than the Vikes.

Edge will make 20 M over the first two years of his contract. I guess Arizona could afford to pay them both but I can't see them passing on Joe Thomas if he fell to them. The Vikings got lucky because they signed Taylor before the new CBA was approved. His contract is relatively cheap.

Washington is looking to move down from the 6th spot to gain extra picks, If AD falls that far I would think some team will trade up to get AD at that spot. I dont think minny will even have a chance to get him.

It would be at least a 1st and a 2nd for some team to trade up to 6. Wouldn’t Michael Turner be a better deal?

 

[Tag]

I really do like Chester (a lot), but I see it as a Deuce/Reggie type situation...you have a good player, but can bring in a superstar/game changer...you don't pass up something like that.

I dont understand the logic that says you cant pass up a stud like AD even if you dont necessarily need him. What about the 6 other teams that would have to pass on AD to fall to the vikes? how can they pass up on him since they dont need a RB either? I would think Arizona would need AD more at the #5 pick even more than the Vikes.

Edge will make 20 M over the first two years of his contract. I guess Arizona could afford to pay them both but I can't see them passing on Joe Thomas if he fell to them. The Vikings got lucky because they signed Taylor before the new CBA was approved. His contract is relatively cheap.

Washington is looking to move down from the 6th spot to gain extra picks, If AD falls that far I would think some team will trade up to get AD at that spot. I dont think minny will even have a chance to get him.

It would be at least a 1st and a 2nd for some team to trade up to 6. Wouldn’t Michael Turner be a better deal?

Buffalo could swap 1st round picks with washington and throw in a 2nd or 3rd rounder. That deal is better than giving up a first for Turner. Im sure washington would be willing to move down 6 spots for a 3rd rounder and I would rather have AD over Turner. Turner wasnt thought of as a game changer coming out of college and has only shown to be a good backup running behind a very good O Line in SD.

 

[Funkley]

Guys. Nobody's saying that Chester Taylor was a flop last year. I don't think the Vikings could have asked for anything more.

The problem is twofold. First, while Chet had a nice year, an elite back would have had an exceptional one. His lack of breakaway speed left a lot of yards and possibly touchdowns on the field.

Second, and way more importantly, if they plan on rolling with TJax next year like it appears, the running game is even more important than it was last year. And to ask Chet to take more of a pounding than he did last year is fair and not smart football.

Drafting Peterson isn't a slap in the face to Chester Taylor. It's doing what's best to help the team.

I didn't read any of the posts above as a lsap to Taylor. Just a statement that the Vikes have bigger needs.

The Vikings biggest "need" is playmakers on offense. That's why they want AP.

 

[TeamDingo]

MIN will not take AP or Lynch. They will take "other". Other being a big back later in the draft(Hunt,Bush,Wynn...) CTaylor will get a few fewer touches and be slightly more productive Top 6-12 fantasy back. BUF will move up to get AP. Anywhere from #2 to #7. I am hopping to #7.

 

[Men-in-Cleats]

Guys. Nobody's saying that Chester Taylor was a flop last year. I don't think the Vikings could have asked for anything more.

The problem is twofold. First, while Chet had a nice year, an elite back would have had an exceptional one. His lack of breakaway speed left a lot of yards and possibly touchdowns on the field.

Second, and way more importantly, if they plan on rolling with TJax next year like it appears, the running game is even more important than it was last year. And to ask Chet to take more of a pounding than he did last year is fair and not smart football.

Drafting Peterson isn't a slap in the face to Chester Taylor. It's doing what's best to help the team.

I didn't read any of the posts above as a lsap to Taylor. Just a statement that the Vikes have bigger needs.

The Vikings biggest "need" is playmakers on offense. That's why they want AP.

If by playmaker you mean "sacrificial lamb to jump into 8-man fronts" then he's your man. If he falls that far then by all means they couldn't pass him up, but it would be ludicrous for them to sacrifice picks to move up when they have so many holes to fill.

 

[Donnybrook]

I really do like Chester (a lot), but I see it as a Deuce/Reggie type situation...you have a good player, but can bring in a superstar/game changer...you don't pass up something like that.

I dont understand the logic that says you cant pass up a stud like AD even if you dont necessarily need him. What about the 6 other teams that would have to pass on AD to fall to the vikes? how can they pass up on him since they dont need a RB either? I would think Arizona would need AD more at the #5 pick even more than the Vikes.

Edge will make 20 M over the first two years of his contract. I guess Arizona could afford to pay them both but I can't see them passing on Joe Thomas if he fell to them. The Vikings got lucky because they signed Taylor before the new CBA was approved. His contract is relatively cheap.

Washington is looking to move down from the 6th spot to gain extra picks, If AD falls that far I would think some team will trade up to get AD at that spot. I dont think minny will even have a chance to get him.

It would be at least a 1st and a 2nd for some team to trade up to 6. Wouldn’t Michael Turner be a better deal?

Buffalo could swap 1st round picks with washington and throw in a 2nd or 3rd rounder. That deal is better than giving up a first for Turner. Im sure washington would be willing to move down 6 spots for a 3rd rounder and I would rather have AD over Turner. Turner wasnt thought of as a game changer coming out of college and has only shown to be a good backup running behind a very good O Line in SD.

I was assuming that a team would be swapping 1st rounders with SD for Turner. Does AJ Smith want a team to trade right out of the 1st? My Bad.Anyway Buffalo would have to give their 1st and 2nd by the draft value chart. Good deal for Washington IMO. They could take Willis at 12.

 

[snogger]

Guys. Nobody's saying that Chester Taylor was a flop last year. I don't think the Vikings could have asked for anything more.

The problem is twofold. First, while Chet had a nice year, an elite back would have had an exceptional one. His lack of breakaway speed left a lot of yards and possibly touchdowns on the field.

Second, and way more importantly, if they plan on rolling with TJax next year like it appears, the running game is even more important than it was last year. And to ask Chet to take more of a pounding than he did last year is fair and not smart football.

Drafting Peterson isn't a slap in the face to Chester Taylor. It's doing what's best to help the team.

I didn't read any of the posts above as a lsap to Taylor. Just a statement that the Vikes have bigger needs.

The Vikings biggest "need" is playmakers on offense. That's why they want AP.

If by playmaker you mean "sacrificial lamb to jump into 8-man fronts" then he's your man. If he falls that far then by all means they couldn't pass him up, but it would be ludicrous for them to sacrifice picks to move up when they have so many holes to fill.

I don't think amyone is talking about them moving up for Peterson. We are saying if he falls to them at #7 and they don't receive any legit offers from other teams to trade down it would be very hard for them to pass him up.

 

[The Houston Stallions]

As a Taylor owner, I'm hoping they trade out of the 7th spot to draft another position. The needs of the teams in front of them look like AP could definately fall to them. Only Oakland or Cleveland could possibly draft a RB ahead of them. And both of those teams clearly have bigger needs as well.

So the only thing that could happen is a team trading ahead of Minny or with Minny to grab Peterson.

 

[Funkley]

Guys. Nobody's saying that Chester Taylor was a flop last year. I don't think the Vikings could have asked for anything more.

The problem is twofold. First, while Chet had a nice year, an elite back would have had an exceptional one. His lack of breakaway speed left a lot of yards and possibly touchdowns on the field.

Second, and way more importantly, if they plan on rolling with TJax next year like it appears, the running game is even more important than it was last year. And to ask Chet to take more of a pounding than he did last year is fair and not smart football.

Drafting Peterson isn't a slap in the face to Chester Taylor. It's doing what's best to help the team.

I didn't read any of the posts above as a lsap to Taylor. Just a statement that the Vikes have bigger needs.

The Vikings biggest "need" is playmakers on offense. That's why they want AP.

If by playmaker you mean "sacrificial lamb to jump into 8-man fronts" then he's your man. If he falls that far then by all means they couldn't pass him up, but it would be ludicrous for them to sacrifice picks to move up when they have so many holes to fill.

I don't think amyone is talking about them moving up for Peterson. We are saying if he falls to them at #7 and they don't receive any legit offers from other teams to trade down it would be very hard for them to pass him up.

Right. And I'm not sure why it would matter. Chester Taylor is going to face 8 man fronts (which is about the most over-rated saying in sports - a safety playing a few yards closer, big f'n deal). I'd rather have a RB that can do a little bit more with 300 carries than a 4.0 avg and 5 scores. Artrose Pinner could do that. Enough about Taylor's "good" season. He was average.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Ask me after Cleveland makes their selection.

 

[chook]

A few days on and it seems the consensus vote is pretty much with the former Raven at this time.

But I'm very much a gambling man and would take 4-1 any day - still plenty of opposition out there.

Going to be a nervous couple of nights sleep for Chester owners coming up this week.

 

[chook]

AARGH!!!!

76% of you were wrong. Should've gotten rid of him while I had the chance.

C'mon Bills, trade for ADP now!!!!