| Adrian
Peterson
Scout.com Headlines: |
Notebook: Run defense still a source of pride 
Vikings defenders still take pride in being one of the best run defenses in the league.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 2, 2009 |
Fumbles still part of Peterson’s résumé
Peterson and the coaches are both aware of the issue, but there were two more from him Sunday.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 1, 2009 |
Personnel moves driving team’s success
Success of several bold personnel decisions have fueled team's ascension this season.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 30, 2009 |
Injuries, illness could play role for Sunday
Peterson missed Friday because of illness, and another starter is listed as doubtful.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 28, 2009 |
Peterson questionable with illness/ankle
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 27, 2009 |
Behind Enemy Lines: Questioning the Vikings
What about Favre’s effectiveness, a blemish on Peterson’s résumé, the Jared Allen matchup and more?
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 26, 2009 |
Photo Gallery: Seahawks-Vikings, Part 2
The second of two photo galleries from the Seahawks-Vikings game
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 23, 2009 |
Record-seekers vs. Seahawks
Brett Favre set an NFL record and continues to make a deep impression on the franchise history book.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 22, 2009 |
Peterson wins weekly award
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 21, 2009 |
Offense more explosive as season progresses
The difference in the Detroit games might indicate just how far the Vikings offense has come.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 18, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 217
| Date of Birth: |
03/21/1985 |
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| Biography: |
After a riveting career at Oklahoma, Peterson is expected to split time in his rookie season with Chester Taylor as the primary running backs.
How Acquired: Drafted No. 7 overall by the Vikings in 2007.
Predraft Analysis: Third-year junior…Three-year starter who rushed 747 times for 4,306 yards and 41 touchdowns…Had his best rushing season as a true freshman (339-2,040-15)…Missed time in each of his three years – suffering a shoulder injury in 2004, a high ankle sprain in 2005 and a broken collarbone in 2006…Finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting as a sophomore…Was a frontrunner for the Heisman before breaking his collarbone last season…Refuses to go down easily and is willing to fight to break tackles…Is rarely straightened up on first contact and usually picks up at least a couple of yards after the first hit…Has very good speed and can bounce runs to the outside, although his bread and butter is up the middle…Has little experience as a pass blocker or receiver because of the system he played in…Injury history has to be a concern, but none of them have been structural injuries to his knees or feet…Has thin lower body that could use more muscle…Takes a lot of hits, many times because he initiates them…Earned his bone at the Combine, running a 4.40 40 (tied for best among RBs), with a 38½ inch vertical jump (second) and a 10-7 broad jump (tied for first).
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