Taylor looks at legacy: The Florida Times-Union reported Tuesday that Jaguars RB Fred Taylor is starting to think about his legacy at 32 and doesn't seem to be thinking about retiring any time soon. When he visited in April, Taylor told the team's Web site, "I'm just trying to catch Jim Brown and then I'm going to close the curtains." Taylor is 17th on the all-time list with 10,715 yards; Brown is ninth with 12,312. Upon further review, he's no longer thinking about stopping if he catches Brown. "Maybe I'll try to get in the top five or something," Taylor said. Taylor said he plans to play at least two more years, but wouldn't rule out a third, which would enable him to finish his contract at the end of the 2010 season. Taylor knows he's more under the microscope at 32 than he was at 27. When a top player in his 20s has a bad game or two, there's usually not much concern. But when a player struggles at 32, there are concerns he's getting too old. (Updated 05/20/2008).
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Taylor's workout regimen also could help his longevity. He looks in top shape and said he's in the 228-229 pound range. He keeps himself in such good shape that coach Jack Del Rio doesn't complain about him not participating in all of the team's activities. That's a good sign because Fantasy owners are counting on Taylor to repeat his performance from 2007 when he rushed for 1,202 yards and five touchdowns and caught nine passes for 58 yards last year in a shared role with Maurice Jones-Drew. Go into the season with Taylor as a No. 3 Fantasy option and hope for continued success from the veteran rusher. (Updated 05/20/2008).
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Taylor looks at legacy: The Florida Times-Union reported Tuesday that Jaguars RB Fred Taylor is starting to think about his legacy at 32 and doesn't seem to be thinking about retiring any time soon. When he visited in April, Taylor told the team's Web site, "I'm just trying to catch Jim Brown and then I'm going to close the curtains." Taylor is 17th on the all-time list with 10,715 yards; Brown is ninth with 12,312. Upon further review, he's no longer thinking about stopping if he catches Brown. "Maybe I'll try to get in the top five or something," Taylor said. Taylor said he plans to play at least two more years, but wouldn't rule out a third, which would enable him to finish his contract at the end of the 2010 season. Taylor knows he's more under the microscope at 32 than he was at 27. When a top player in his 20s has a bad game or two, there's usually not much concern. But when a player struggles at 32, there are concerns he's getting too old. (Updated 05/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Taylor's workout regimen also could help his longevity. He looks in top shape and said he's in the 228-229 pound range. He keeps himself in such good shape that coach Jack Del Rio doesn't complain about him not participating in all of the team's activities. That's a good sign because Fantasy owners are counting on Taylor to repeat his performance from 2007 when he rushed for 1,202 yards and five touchdowns and caught nine passes for 58 yards last year in a shared role with Maurice Jones-Drew. Go into the season with Taylor as a No. 3 Fantasy option and hope for continued success from the veteran rusher. (Updated 05/20/2008).
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