Chester doesn't sound optimistic, but...
Vikings RB Chester Taylor made an appearance at Friday's practice, and he was toting his helmet. But the 30 minutes reporters are allowed to watch of practice -- usually when the special teams are on the field -- expired shortly thereafter.
Interestingly, Taylor didn't sound like someone who was set to play against the Detroit Lions, even though he will have 30 relatives and friends at the game.
Taylor, who is from Detroit, doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize the rest of this season. So, although he wants to play in front of his family and friends, he won't do it at the expense of the final three games.
"I'm just going to make the decision that's best for me," Taylro said. "If I can go, I can go. If I can't, I can't."
Interestingly, Taylor said he suffered his rib injury last week when a Chicago Bears defender hit him late.
He declined to name the Bear.
Taylor has been listed as doubtful since Wednesday, and he has not practiced this week.
Given his performance in Chicago, second-year running back Ciatrick Fason appears set to start against the Lions. Veteran Artose Pinner also looks as if he will be active, along with third-down specialist Mewelde Moore.
The Lions' run defense is 22nd in the NFL, and they will be without Pro Bowl defensive tackle Shaun Rogers, who was placed on injured reserve this week.
Interestingly, Taylor didn't sound like someone who was set to play against the Detroit Lions, even though he will have 30 relatives and friends at the game.
Taylor, who is from Detroit, doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize the rest of this season. So, although he wants to play in front of his family and friends, he won't do it at the expense of the final three games.
"I'm just going to make the decision that's best for me," Taylro said. "If I can go, I can go. If I can't, I can't."
Interestingly, Taylor said he suffered his rib injury last week when a Chicago Bears defender hit him late.
He declined to name the Bear.
Taylor has been listed as doubtful since Wednesday, and he has not practiced this week.
Given his performance in Chicago, second-year running back Ciatrick Fason appears set to start against the Lions. Veteran Artose Pinner also looks as if he will be active, along with third-down specialist Mewelde Moore.
The Lions' run defense is 22nd in the NFL, and they will be without Pro Bowl defensive tackle Shaun Rogers, who was placed on injured reserve this week.
posted by Unknown at 11:36 AM
2 Comments:
It kills me that Mewelde gets the label "third down specialist" in this and other blogs. I consider Mewelde's role in this offense to be one of Childress' great failings. As a Viking, Mewelde has done everything he's been asked to do VERY WELL. He showcases his ability to run the ball when given the chance. He breaks tackles, has good field vision, and is shifty. He shows us this everytime he returns a kick, occassionally for a TD. His label here comes from the fact that he's an excellent receiver out of the backfield. That kind of back can be found in the Eagles backfield in Bryant Westbrook. He's been working pretty well for he Eagles under Childress and now Reid. Don't go giving me all this crap about Taylor's 1,000 yards either. Despite the media's faulty appraisal, he's running behind a fantastic O line. I think Taylor's performance is very average. And I think he hurts the team more than he helps it. Mewelde's getting screwed again this weeek, if he doesn't get the chance to start and play a significant role in Taylor's absence. If you doubt me, look at the film of Mewelde's from years past. He's very, very good. The best we have, for sure. He's an every-down-specialist.
I agree with Aaron. I beleive Mewelde has talent but Childress is not utilizing his skills correctly. I think Moore is a fine back with great versatility. Moore is very good at breaking tackles and has good vision of the field. Moore would make a very good back-up..... not "special down" or "third down specialist".
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