Fred Taylor: the really best back again to by no suggests Make the expert Bowl

I guess somebody forgot to inform Fred Taylor that the Steelers will be the league's best run defense. All he do was rush for 147 yards on 25 carries, such as a massive touchdown with 1:59 to go within game.

A few of things worth noting about Mr. Taylor: First, he's a 10-year veteran, has run for more than 10,500 yards in his job -- a 4.6 common -- and has 60 rushing touchdowns. And if you ever can't do the math, Taylor averages extra than 1,000 rushing yards every season.

Second, regardless of those numbers, Taylor persists to be to just as numerous expert Bowls as Anthony Smith, the second-year Steelers safety who has worth his team wins in back-to-back weeks. Yep, that's right, Taylor, who may sneak to the Hall of Fame conversation at some place quickly after he retires, has by no suggests been to Hawaii in feb . without paying for it.

Too bad the Jags don't play the Steelers 16 occasions a year; Taylor would break Emmitt Smith's job rushing report in about three as well as a half seasons. tiny mercies for Pittsburgh, i guess. element of the provide about Taylor gets so tiny country wide publicity is on account of the simple fact he plays within of a individual of the NFL's smallest markets. Jacksonville is recognised for ... well, I have no idea what Jacksonville is recognised for, but it's certainly not football. If Taylor plays anyplace else, he's obtained a few of leis within trophy space already.