Chester Taylor anyone?

Ruhskins · 02-16-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfeskins

i would rather the skins draft a rb

Well they can do that and sign Chester Taylor. Of course this depends on what they want to do with Cartwright, Ganther, and Betts.

celts32 · 02-16-2010, 12:33 PM

I wouldn't mind Chester Taylor on a short deal. He has been used sparringly so probably has a good amount left in the tank. Shanahan has also gone the veteran route on RB's before so it would not be out of character for them to target Taylor. I would prefer a draft pick RB over a free agent but with only like 5 picks most holes are going to need to be filled with free agents.

SmootSmack · 02-16-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

what is the difference between him and betts? no thanks!

That's kind of my thinking too. Younger guys like LenDale White, Ronnie Brown, Laurence Maroney, and Jerious Norwood are going to likely be available and probably worth more of a look.

tryfuhl · 02-16-2010, 12:43 PM

Why not check him out? Don't know what Betts will bring this year, if we're going to move Betts or Portis then I think that Taylor should definitely be brought in. I'd take Taylor over Betts no doubt. However I wouldn't make him my primary target in FA for RB.

celts32 · 02-16-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's kind of my thinking too. Younger guys like LenDale White, Ronnie Brown, Laurence Maroney, and Jerious Norwood are going to likely be available and probably worth more of a look.

I would like to check out Laurence Maroney...he seemed to get in the Belicheck doghouse imediately and never got out. They spread carries out so much that he was barely used it seems. He could have a lot of gas left in the tank. When he finally got a chance because of injuries this year he ran pretty well...but he also had some fumble issues. I love his upside though based on what we could probably sign him for.

Ruhskins · 02-16-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's kind of my thinking too. Younger guys like LenDale White, Ronnie Brown, Laurence Maroney, and Jerious Norwood are going to likely be available and probably worth more of a look.

I think all these guys except Maroney are going to be RFAs though? It'd be great if they aren't tendered, but I would imagine someone like Ronnie Brown to be tendered or even re-signed to a longer deal with Miami.

I'd be happy with any of these guys, but as long as they don't cost us picks.

Dirtbag59 · 02-16-2010, 02:07 PM

Is Jerry interested in Bush?
8:09
AM ET
Reggie Bush | Saints | Interested: Cowboys?, Redskins?, Lions?, Titans?, Seahawks?, 49ers? Top Email

Options for Saints
Try to re-work Reggie's deal -- possibly by tacking additional years onto it -- thereby lessening the hit in 2010.
Find a trade partner, although would anyone give up a worthy package in exchange for Bush at his currently-promised salary?
Pay that man his money.
Source: Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Reggie Bush scenario continues to be captivating. It would appear that Bush is more valuable to Sean Payton and the Saints than he would be for some other teams; on the other hand, is he really worth his full-contracted rate of $8 million for 2010?Peter King has opined that the team will pay him his full $8 million instead of running the risk of losing him.

If Bush somehow hits the market, the teams that could go after him include the Seahawks, 49ers, Titans and Lions. What about a trade? Some teams might scoff at the $8 million contracted salary, but the NFL's version of the Red Sox and Yankees would not. Based on owner Daniel Snyder's free-spending habits, we would be remiss to not include the Redskins in this trade group, and although he doesn't spend to the same degree as Snyder, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has proven to be a man that won't shy away based solely on a player's salary demands. Both teams could use the massive upgrade in the return game, and the Skins would appreciate the help in the backfield.

As for the Seahawks, NFC West blogger Mike Sando doesn't think Bush's lofty price tag will keep them away:
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sportscurmudgeon · 02-16-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

what is the difference between him and betts? no thanks!

Main difference is that Betts is coming off MAJOR knee surgery and Taylor is not...

Longtimefan · 02-16-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I wouldn't be against going after Taylor. Betts is probably done here coming off major knee surgery and Portis isn't a workhorse #1 anymore. At the very least Taylor would be a nice addition to compliment Portis and be the 3rd down back.

I agree, I put my bid in for Taylor in the LT for Portis thread. If we decide to keep Portis and he's committed to doing the right thing, he and Taylor together could prove to be a formidable short term combination. It would not prove to be the ultimate solution at RB, and we could look to get a younger RB somewhere in the draft.

Monkeydad · 02-16-2010, 02:15 PM

Chester + Clinton (part-time role) would be a great combo.

CultBrennan59 · 02-16-2010, 02:20 PM

Chester Taylor has always been a complementary back, he has very very low mileage on him, where as Betts has started a lot more than Taylor, and has had more injuries (knee) than taylor.

I'd take Taylor, but not over spend something like a 3 year $10 million deal

PHazard · 02-16-2010, 02:40 PM

Portis, Alridge and a drafted or undrafted Rookie as a three headed monster! HAIL!

SmootSmack · 02-16-2010, 03:38 PM

Good point on Betts coming off major surgery, and Taylor not. I retract my earlier statement that Taylor isn't a better option than Betts

NYCskinfan82 · 02-16-2010, 05:19 PM

It would be a nice 3 headed monster Portis, Aldridge & Taylor.

wolfeskins · 02-16-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Well they can do that and sign Chester Taylor. Of course this depends on what they want to do with Cartwright, Ganther, and Betts.

gone,gone and gone

02-16-2010, 12:33 PM	#17
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 43 Posts: 2,657	Re: Chester Taylor anyone? I wouldn't mind Chester Taylor on a short deal. He has been used sparringly so probably has a good amount left in the tank. Shanahan has also gone the veteran route on RB's before so it would not be out of character for them to target Taylor. I would prefer a draft pick RB over a free agent but with only like 5 picks most holes are going to need to be filled with free agents. __________________ Section 115 Row 23 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” http://victorybeer.com/

02-16-2010, 12:43 PM	#19
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 31 Posts: 12,514	Re: Chester Taylor anyone? Why not check him out? Don't know what Betts will bring this year, if we're going to move Betts or Portis then I think that Taylor should definitely be brought in. I'd take Taylor over Betts no doubt. However I wouldn't make him my primary target in FA for RB.

02-16-2010, 02:07 PM	#22
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 29 Posts: 14,748	Reggie Bush Anyone? Is Jerry interested in Bush? 8:09 AM ET Reggie Bush \| Saints \| Interested: Cowboys?, Redskins?, Lions?, Titans?, Seahawks?, 49ers? Top Email Options for Saints Try to re-work Reggie's deal -- possibly by tacking additional years onto it -- thereby lessening the hit in 2010. Find a trade partner, although would anyone give up a worthy package in exchange for Bush at his currently-promised salary? Pay that man his money. Source: Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune The Reggie Bush scenario continues to be captivating. It would appear that Bush is more valuable to Sean Payton and the Saints than he would be for some other teams; on the other hand, is he really worth his full-contracted rate of $8 million for 2010?Peter King has opined that the team will pay him his full $8 million instead of running the risk of losing him. If Bush somehow hits the market, the teams that could go after him include the Seahawks, 49ers, Titans and Lions. What about a trade? Some teams might scoff at the $8 million contracted salary, but the NFL's version of the Red Sox and Yankees would not. Based on owner Daniel Snyder's free-spending habits, we would be remiss to not include the Redskins in this trade group, and although he doesn't spend to the same degree as Snyder, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has proven to be a man that won't shy away based solely on a player's salary demands. Both teams could use the massive upgrade in the return game, and the Skins would appreciate the help in the backfield. As for the Seahawks, NFC West blogger Mike Sando doesn't think Bush's lofty price tag will keep them away: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ZOMG Oh no's not a playmaker for the Cowboys. How will we ever stop his east west running style!!!?!?!?? __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

02-16-2010, 02:15 PM	#25
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 35 Posts: 16,275	Re: Chester Taylor anyone? Chester + Clinton (part-time role) would be a great combo. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

02-16-2010, 02:20 PM	#26
CultBrennan59 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,527	Re: Chester Taylor anyone? Chester Taylor has always been a complementary back, he has very very low mileage on him, where as Betts has started a lot more than Taylor, and has had more injuries (knee) than taylor. I'd take Taylor, but not over spend something like a 3 year $10 million deal

02-16-2010, 02:40 PM	#27
PHazard Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Originally Portsmouth, VA but now Ocala, FL Posts: 207	Re: Chester Taylor anyone? Portis, Alridge and a drafted or undrafted Rookie as a three headed monster! HAIL!

02-16-2010, 03:38 PM	#28
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,077	Re: Chester Taylor anyone? Good point on Betts coming off major surgery, and Taylor not. I retract my earlier statement that Taylor isn't a better option than Betts __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-16-2010, 05:19 PM	#29
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 45 Posts: 3,464	Re: Chester Taylor anyone? It would be a nice 3 headed monster Portis, Aldridge & Taylor.

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