December 1, 2008 Fred Taylor broke the Jaguars team record for touchdowns with his fourth quarter score against the Texans. Taylor rushed for 67 yards on only nine carries.
Our View:Taylor surpassed the touchdown total of Jimmy Smith. The score was his first of the year.
November 28, 2008 Jaguars.com reports that running back Fred Taylor will not return to the Jaguars next season unless he redoes his contract.
Our View:Taylor has had a very good career with Jacksonville, but it appears they are clearly ready to hand over the full-time job to Maurice Jones-Drew.
November 26, 2008 Running back Fred Taylor will probably have to take a big pay cut to remain with Jacksonville next season, according to ESPN.com.
Our View:Taylor is supposed to make $6 million next year, but his production is down this season, and at 32 years old, he's already past the age where most running backs lose their game.
November 21, 2008 Fred Taylor fully practiced Friday, according to the Jaguars' official website. He had been dealing with a neck ailment.
Our View:He should be able to play, but is not a recommended fantasy option against the Vikings' No. 2 ranked run defense.
November 19, 2008 Fred Taylor did not practice on Wednesday due to a neck injury, according to the Jaguars' official site.
Our View:Taylor has yet to find the end zone this season, but he has received double-digit carries each of the last two weeks, there's still some flex value in good matchups. That said, a Week 12 matchup against Minnesota doesn't fit that profile.
