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**Professor** · 03-21-2006, 03:24 PM

I may keep chester taylor in my keeper league now.

**MickeyG** · 03-21-2006, 03:34 PM

well the line looks a lot better with Hutch now on and Birk coming back. Don't forget about McKinney, we should be able to run the ball a lot better.

**Professor** · 03-21-2006, 04:27 PM

My only question is wil taylor be the everydown guy. Or will they go to someone else at the goal or on third down.

**MickeyG** · 03-21-2006, 05:06 PM

i honestly don't know the answer. Taylor hasn't really been mentioned in Minnesota a whole lot because of the Daunte trade and then the whole thing with Hutch. I'm sure they will say something more towards the begininng of the season.

**Professor** · 03-21-2006, 05:21 PM

that would help if they got richardson lead blocking.

**MickeyG** · 03-21-2006, 05:25 PM

Richardson would be huge for the running game.

**Professor** · 03-21-2006, 05:57 PM

I heard it is official, ill post a link when I got one.

**Professor** · 03-21-2006, 06:11 PM

here's the link

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=st&type=lgns

Report: Vikings reach agreement with FB Richardson

March 21, 2006
BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - It appears that coach Brad Childress is planning on a run-oriented offense.

ESPN reported Tuesday that the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with two-time Pro Bowl fullback Tony Richardson on a two-year contract.

The reported agreement comes one day after the Vikings added four-time Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson, who signed a seven-year, $49 million offer sheet that was not matched by Seattle.

Richardson, 34, now gives the Vikings a premier blocking fullback who was named to the Pro Bowl in 2003 and 2004. Minnesota recently signed running back Chester Taylor.

Richardson spent his entire 11-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs and helped Larry Johnson rush for an AFC-high 1,750 yards last season.

Former Vikings coach Mike Tice did not utilize a fullback, instead employing Jim Kleinsasser as an H-back/tight end and using three receivers.

But Childress, who was named to replace Tice in January, will use the West Coast offense. Richardson is a perfect fit for the offense with his blocking and pass-catching ability.

Richardson enjoyed his best season in 2000, rushing for 697 yards and catching 58 passes for 468 yards.

Updated on Tuesday, Mar 21, 2006 5:45 pm EST