Chester Taylor Atop Vikings Depth Chart

[Hache Man]

Chester Taylor - RB - Vikings

Vikings head coach Brad Childress acknowledges that Chester Taylor "was quite a different guy in the second minicamp than he was in the first minicamp."

Taylor, the Vikes' projected starting running back, showed up to early minicamps out of shape. He goes into training camp atop the depth chart, as expected. Jul. 23 - 11:08 a.m. ET

Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

[Hache Man]

Chester Taylor - RB - Vikings

The Vikings offensive coordinator Darrin Bevell hopes to get Chester Taylor 25 touches a game.

While 400 touches is a lofty goal for a season, it's clear that Minnesota doesn't plan to use a committee. Taylor should produce huge totals if he stays healthy and will be a major fantasy bargain. The main concern: He hasn't topped 200 touches in a season before. Aug. 8 - 11:10 a.m. ET

Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

[JTGAMBLE]

PICKED HIM UP TODAY IN A DRAFT

10.

(109)

C. Taylor

RB

GREAT VALUE AT THIS PICK

[Hache Man]

You've got that right JT

He's going to be a steal in a lot of drafts this year

Also, if Cedric Benson gets back soon from the shoulder injury, he is more than likely to be Chicago's starter, and many players are still thinking Thomas Jones. Something to keep an eye on.

Another steal may be Pittsburgh's Willie Parker.

He should be an every down back now, and reports lately have been that the Steelers are even giving him goal-line looks now. That would be huge for him as a Fantasy player...

[canabiz]

Good to see the T man finally getting his dues!