| Adrian
Peterson
Scout.com Headlines: |
Audible audacity or ineffective execution? 
Analysis: The bigger issue with the offense is a simple lack of execution.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 23, 2009 |
Record-seekers vs. Panthers
A few individuals continued to climb the charts for single-season marks, including Adrian Peterson,
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 21, 2009 |
Vikings-Panthers game plan
The physical Panthers bring some interesting grudge matchups to watch on Sunday night.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 19, 2009 |
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 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 217
| Date of Birth: |
03/21/1985 |
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| Biography: |
How Acquired: Drafted No. 7 overall by the Vikings in 2007.
Injury History: Missed more than two games with a lateral collateral sprain in 2007. Missed six games at Oklahoma in 2006 after breaking a collarbone. Sat on the sidelines for all or portions of four games as a sophomore with an ankle injury.
Future Contract Status
2007: Earned numerous awards in his rookie season, including Offensive Rookie of the Year, Associated Press All-Pro Second-Team and Pro Bowl MVP. Broke the franchise and NFL record for most rushing yards in a game with 296 against San Diego (which was a top-10 rushing defense at the time). Led the NFC and ranked second in the NFL with 1,341 yards despite missing more than two games with a sprained lateral collateral ligament. Was a major part of the Vikings’ No. 1 rushing offense in the league and the franchise record of 2,634 yards. Tied for second in the NFL with 12 rushing touchdowns. Trailed only Robert Smith’s 1,521 in 2000 for the most rushing yards in a Vikings’ season. Became only the second Viking to have two games with three rushing touchdowns in one season. Rushed for 100 yards six times throughout the season, second-best in team history. Broke the team record with 361 combined yards (224 rushing, 128 on kickoff returns and 9 receiving) against Chicago. Tied a Vikings record with seven plays of 50 yards or more in one season (four rushing, two on kickoff returns and one receiving). Named NFL Rookie of the Month for September and October and named NFC Offensive Player of the Week twice.
2007 Predraft Analysis: Three-year starter at Oklahoma 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 … 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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