adrian peterson

Same here.....I picked 9th and the 8th place pick got him in like round 7 or 9

 

For those who didn't buy it, this is what I wrote about Peterson in our fantasy magazine:

Adrian Peterson – 6’2”, 218, 4.37
Ability: If I were starting an NFL team, LT is the only running back I would select before Adrian Peterson. Aside from Tomlinson, Peterson is simply more talented than any other back currently in the NFL. While that may sound like hyperbole, he is that gifted both from a physical standpoint and in terms of his running ability. His fall to seventh overall pick is a typical example of NFL short-sightedness, as teams focused on his broken collarbone instead of the dominating performances he put up in the nation’s second most physical conference on a team that had much less offensive talent than many realize. Arguably the best RB prospect since Bo Jackson, Peterson runs with unparalleled strength and grace, displaying equal ability to elude defenders or run over them. Vikings coaches will undoubtedly encourage him to be less aggressive, but there is nothing about his running style that is particularly dangerous. Much has been made of him running upright, but Peterson positions himself well for contact and I cannot recall any linebacker getting a good shot on him. His strength and explosiveness make him an ideal runner between the tackles, but he also has the acceleration and top speed to be a homerun threat, along with the instincts to set up his blocks and consistently gain positive yardage.

Situation: Once out from under Andy Reid’s pass obsession, Brad Childress showed a willingness to consistently run the ball, and Minnesota has the linemen to do so effectively. Although Chester Taylor is likely to retain the starting role initially, Peterson will presumably fill the goalline role and should see the majority of carries over the course of the season. Taylor’s talents as a receiver will prevent Peterson from displaying his own pass catching skills, but he is capable of contributing there as well if given the opportunity.

Present: Peterson is immediately worth consideration as a second running back. Taylor keeps a lid on his value in the short term, but Peterson will gain enough yards and score enough touchdowns to be useful on a weekly basis and has the potential to be a top 10 runner as soon as Minnesota gives him the chance.

Future: If Adrian Peterson is not the best running back in the NFL three years from now, I will be very surprised. Were there groin or knee injuries in his history I might be more inclined to heed the durability concerns, but there is no legitimate reason to be concerned about his future. While Calvin Johnson is a once in a lifetime receiver, the importance of running backs should make Adrian Peterson the first rookie chosen in any keeper league.

 

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80348396

Peterson is turning into a God. I would use him as a slot WR and backup RB now and let Chester Taylor feature for at least half of this season. Let AP learn Reggie Bush's game. He can do all that and more. I would let AP get a feel for different dimensions of the game before I set him as my featured back in year 2 or 3. He is Eric Dickerson with a little bit of Herschel Walker. Shit, I might even fire the QB and snap it right to him.

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And of course, let him continue to return kicks his rookie season.

 

But this guy still tha man:

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80348396

 

*edit*
"great call by Dan Henning" -2:32 seconds into clip

 

Peterson is a feature back, while Taylor is the complementary type player who is strong in the passing game, so you have those roles reversed. Trying to shoehorn Peterson into Bush's role would be foolish.

 

ok, on the Chester Taylor.

But I wouldn't shoehorn AP intentionally. The idea would be to add an additional element in these early years. I can see featuring him as a rookie, with Taylor complimenting, but I was thinking more toward next year and total domination, as both a slasher/receiver and and an A-gap runner when he becomes Numero Uno.

This would be his year to have fun, fuck hot chicks, get paid, and return kickoffs. After that, we make history.

 

You'll notice that the great call by Dan Henning was a draw. LMAO.

 

Peterson's chances of making it through the season without an injury are very slim. Too many touches on a subpar team.

 

tharan:
No, dude. Just no.

The Vikings have a good line and they're not overburdening Peterson with carries. He's a big, tough kid so he has less injury risk than most NFL RBs.