| Adrian
Peterson
Scout.com Headlines: |
Notebook: Pass defense takes a positive jump 
The Vikings are known for their run defense, but their passing defense took a big step forward.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 17, 2009 |
Run game re-establishes Vikings' dominance
The Vikings rebounded for a convincing win by going back to their running roots.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 17, 2009 |
In the House of the Rival: Cards vs. 49ers
What did Tyson Qualls see that you didn't? Five questions answered from Monday's game.
-by AZRedReport.com
Dec 16, 2009 |
Change in running philosophy works
The Vikings came into a physical game with a physical game plan and it worked well.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 14, 2009 |
Photo Gallery (Part 2): Bengals-Vikings
The Vikings 30-10 victory is captured in a wide variety of pictures
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 14, 2009 |
Notebook: Streak extended, Williams irked
Pat Williams didn't like the buildup that Cedric Benson received leading up to the game.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 14, 2009 |
Record-seekers vs. Bengals
Adrian Peterson broke one Vikings record and continued to move up the charts in several others.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 13, 2009 |
Photo Gallery: Bengals-Vikings, Part 1
The Vikings got back on track at home against the Bengals, winning 30-10
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 13, 2009 |
Peterson not frustrated with performance
Players and coaches explained the issues that have plagued the Vikings' running game.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 11, 2009 |
Notebook: The tale of the tells
Players, coaches respond to the reports of two offensive players tipping off defenses.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 10, 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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