Here comes Tatum [to visit]

[nero THE zero]

Originally Posted by Keith

It wouldn't surprise me if the team wanted to give Slaton a couple weeks of rest for the turf toe. I think they're nervous anyway about having a rookie RB out there in Week 1... part of why I think they've kept Ahman Green.

Given that turf toe takes approximately 3 weeks of rest to heal for your average Joe, and that Slaton's injury popped up two weeks ago, you'd have to think that he's not fully recovered from it. And, turf toe is something that can nag, so you'd like to think this is something they wouldn't rush him back from.

Couple that with the limited (no) activity Green saw in the preseason and I could see how you might want to sign some insurance. But, for me personally, I'd rather go with a Green/Taylor platoon until Slaton gets back healthy. That way you can see what you're going to get out of Green this season. If he stays upright, gradually increase his carries in week 2, 3, and so on. If he doesn't, gradually work Slaton back in the roster.

That way, you always have someone - Green or Slaton - platooning with Taylor, you can bring Slaton back slowly, but hopefully keep your best back on the field (Green.)

Best case scenario, you have a healthy Slaton, Green, and Taylor sometime around week 4 or 5. But, I can see how you want to bring in a vet with experience in the system in case you have a worst case scenario where Green and Slaton are both injured. And, I can see how a Tatum Bell would be more complimentary to CT in that scenario than someone like Mike Bell who'd be more redundant.