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Sports Steve
08-24-2006, 08:04 AM
Alhtough it is only pre-season it's going to be interesting to see how Chester Taylor does against our first team defense. The thrid game is always the best as starters play longer. However it's only pre-season.


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RavenScallywag
08-24-2006, 08:14 AM
I predict he won't do that well against our first team. He hasn't really been anything special so far for the Vikings and our defense has been doing pretty well shutting down the run in preseason (both opponents were held to less than 100 yards total rushing)
Losac
08-24-2006, 09:09 AM
I'm sure he's going to be looking for a big night against our D. You always want to show up your former team. Hopefully it won't be like last year with Ed Hartwell in the preseason game, where he intercepted Boller's first pass. :grbac:
RavenScallywag
08-24-2006, 09:22 AM
That was the pre-season opener, so we were a bit rusty...

This is two games in...we're speeding up to regular season form. I think he'll do pretty well, but overall, we'll probably shut him down.
flraven
08-24-2006, 09:28 AM
I'd like to think the D can shut him down, but they let the Eagles reel off a couple of good runs, didn't they?
All in all, I believe the Ravens should win on Friday night.
RavenScallywag
08-24-2006, 09:37 AM
perhaps, but we still had that "bend, do not break" mentality working for us...

The big play you might be thinking of was actually a pass to Buckhalter.

The longest run any Eagle had was 13 yards by Marty Johnson. Both "feature" RBs (Buckhalter and Moats each had over 4 carries) averaged about a yard per carry.
Ravens'N'Hoos
08-24-2006, 09:42 AM
I'm hoping Chester does well, not against us, but in the regular season in general. I have him in my keeper league and can keep him for only a 17th round pick!

Sounds like MIN upgraded their o-line, they intend to go with Chester as the lead back and not take a committee approach (at least for now), and they will have to have a strong running game with Brad Johnson behind center. The pieces are in place for Chester to succeed. If he can continue his roughly 4 yds per carry average, he'll have a really good season. Those games he started in place of Jamal, he usually did pretty well. Didn't he have at least a couple of 100 yd games? But it remains to be seen if he can succeed as a starter across a whole season.
RavenScallywag
08-24-2006, 03:48 PM
I've always though Chester was really productive as a receiving RB. Hopefully Minny will be able to use him in a multi-faceted role.
highwater
08-24-2006, 04:06 PM
I think he'll do pretty well, but overall, we'll probably shut him down.

He'll do pretty well but we'll probably shut him down? Has does that work, Scallywag? Which will it be?

Let me clear it up for you -- he won't do squat running the ball against us.
lance1086
08-24-2006, 04:21 PM
Chester Taylor looked real good against Pitts defense (which has looked very suspect BTW through pre-season). He had a 30+ yard run negated by a holding call. All around, he seemed to have his way with their 'D'. This should be a relatively solid test for run defense.
Kaven
08-24-2006, 07:40 PM
If he is smart, he will find the sidelines quick.
RavenScallywag
08-24-2006, 07:47 PM
i gotta be honest, I can't remember what I meant at the time :crazy:

I think he won't have a "big game" against us, because 1) it's a preseason game and 2) we've been good against the run so far. That said, I think he will be a good back in Minnesota, so I'd expect him to do decently against us, compared to other backs we faced.

So, he'll be decent, but we're going to shut him down so he doesn't have a big game.
StingerNLG
08-24-2006, 08:59 PM
I'm hoping Chester does well, not against us, but in the regular season in general.

This is about where I am. I thought Chester was one of our better overall players as far as not just what he did for us, but the way he carried himself on the team.

I wish him the best, I really do. At the same time I hope he gets no more than 10 yards on us. :)
orionsierra
08-25-2006, 06:03 AM
This is about where I am. I thought Chester was one of our better overall players as far as not just what he did for us, but the way he carried himself on the team.

I wish him the best, I really do. At the same time I hope he gets no more than 10 yards on us. :)

I agree. I met him a couple times at the barbershop and he seemed pretty quiet and unassuming. I thought he did pretty well here and wish him the best after tonight.
TL24x7
08-25-2006, 06:18 AM
Patient runners seem to do ok (relatively speaking) against the Ravens because of the Ravens' aggressiveness and fly-to-the-ball approach. Taylor is patient and is willing to let his blocking develop. Consequently he could have a decent outing unless Bart Scott has something for "50 Cent."

More in Aaron's piece on Chester today http://www.ravens24x7.com/column_view.php?cid=33&id=427&view=archive&PHPSESSID=c4ef1546f9eb9e5a2b67a81f02859354
Art-Florida
08-25-2006, 09:26 AM
Chester may do very well tonight for two reasons.

1. He is a good running back with good speed, a pinch shiftiness, and a measure of power.

2. Taylor has an excellent offensive line to clear the way for him. Their left side is one of the best in the business.

On the other hand, the Baltimore defense under Buddy Ryan gels further with each passing game. It should be great fun to watch.
GreenWave52
08-25-2006, 09:53 AM
Chester may do very well tonight for two reasons.

1. He is a good running back with good speed, a pinch shiftiness, and a measure of power.

2. Taylor has an excellent offensive line to clear the way for him. Their left side is one of the best in the business.

On the other hand, the Baltimore defense under Buddy Ryan gels further with each passing game. It should be great fun to watch.
Wrong Ryan, Art. We have Buddy's son Rex.

I think Chester will be pretty well shut down although it wouldn't surprise me if he ripped off a big run thanks to overpursuit or on a screen pass.

On a side note, in the link that Tony posted Aaron stated that Clayton is going to get a shot at returning kicks. Does anyone else think that is just a horrible idea? I'd hate for a starting WR to get injured on kick return.
RAVENOUS52
08-25-2006, 11:14 AM
Hey it's no worse than the times we put C-Mac or Ed Reed back there for returns...:insane:
GreenWave52
08-25-2006, 11:22 AM
Hey it's no worse than the times we put C-Mac or Ed Reed back there for returns...:insane:
Exactly! You would of figured this team would have learned its lesson by now. Sams is good and I want to see some more of what Ross can do as well. If our kick returner is injured during the season, then by all means put Clayton back there. But to expose him to unecesary injury is foolish.
Art-Florida
08-25-2006, 11:43 AM
Wrong Ryan, Art. We have Buddy's son Rex.

I think Chester will be pretty well shut down although it wouldn't surprise me if he ripped off a big run thanks to overpursuit or on a screen pass.

On a side note, in the link that Tony posted Aaron stated that Clayton is going to get a shot at returning kicks. Does anyone else think that is just a horrible idea? I'd hate for a starting WR to get injured on kick return.

I knew that. (slams head against wall twice and mumbles duhh)
Whatever0
08-26-2006, 03:02 PM
On a side note, in the link that Tony posted Aaron stated that Clayton is going to get a shot at returning kicks. Does anyone else think that is just a horrible idea? I'd hate for a starting WR to get injured on kick return.

Not really. How often do return men really get hurt? While there are a lot of special team injuries, I really haven't seen many returners get injured. I don't think kickoff returns are really any more dangerous than most offensive plays, and punt returns are only dangerous if you don't utilize the fair catch. If Clayton is the best man for the job, let him play.