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Adrian Peterson update (1 Viewer)
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Having both A-Pete and Chester, the only thing I don't want is a full-fledged time share, especially entering playoff time. I hope that Peterson either returns to full strength and resumes the workhorse role, or he discovers that he just isn't right and shuts it down. But nothing in between that. I'm sure those of you who own both of them agree with me.
I hope AD takes his time and comes back strong. I am with you on the "one of the other issue. 
Since Childress can now say 'I told you so' about ADP getting hurt with the lion's share of carries, I think if he returns this season, it will be a RBBC at best.Having both A-Pete and Chester, the only thing I don't want is a full-fledged time share, especially entering playoff time. I hope that Peterson either returns to full strength and resumes the workhorse role, or he discovers that he just isn't right and shuts it down. But nothing in between that. I'm sure those of you who own both of them agree with me.
packersfan
Footballguy
Peterson has proven he can put up Top 10 fantasy numbers even in a timeshare. If he does return that's the least of my concerns about him.Since Childress can now say 'I told you so' about ADP getting hurt with the lion's share of carries, I think if he returns this season, it will be a RBBC at best.Having both A-Pete and Chester, the only thing I don't want is a full-fledged time share, especially entering playoff time. I hope that Peterson either returns to full strength and resumes the workhorse role, or he discovers that he just isn't right and shuts it down. But nothing in between that. I'm sure those of you who own both of them agree with me.
The Shizzle
Footballguy
I hope he doesn't get electrocuted on that treadmill. 
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
I'm sure they'll seek your (professional) opinion before doing anything rash.
OU#1
Footballguy
Seriously they are idiots if they rush him back...but only to an extent. I wouldn't want him to play this week vs the Giants. It's already a tough matchup for Minny so let CT take the pounding. But after that: DET, SF, and CHI. I see no reason not to play him in those games if he's deemed ready to go. AD wants to play so it's entirely up to the coaches/doctors on clearing him. If he had it his way he would have returned to play in the GB game.
cstu
Footballguy
If he's truly 100% healed then let him play. However I can't imagine anyone being 100% healed a few weeks after 2+ grade ligament tear.
shakeybarn
Footballguy
I think all posters on this thread need to disclose if they have ADP or CT or both on their squads, and/or a Viking fan and/or Viking hater.
That being said, as someone who doesn't own Taylor, but ADP... I want him back soon but safely, so as to create an RBBC and leave the Taylor owner crippled. Maybe week 14'ish. Not sure how long Taylor is signed with the Vikes, but getting ADP some more NFL experience going into next year, is a good thing.
[disclosure: ADP owner, CT non-owner, neutral Viking fan]
That being said, as someone who doesn't own Taylor, but ADP... I want him back soon but safely, so as to create an RBBC and leave the Taylor owner crippled. Maybe week 14'ish. Not sure how long Taylor is signed with the Vikes, but getting ADP some more NFL experience going into next year, is a good thing.
[disclosure: ADP owner, CT non-owner, neutral Viking fan]
OU#1
Footballguy
Just because my information is biased doesn't mean it's worthless, but I do understand your point.[disclosure: ADP owner, CT owner, bandwagon Vikes Fan, ADP man crush for 5+ years now]
Darth Cheney
Footballguy
I have ADP on my team along with Gore, McGahee and FWP. I hope he comes back soon...but I am not counting on it.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Avery
Footballguy
There are injuries that are "dangerous" to play with, meaning that the player has a statistically significantly greater chance of a more servere injury by playing ( a concussion, for example) and injuries that can be painful but are not deemed to create an appreciably larger chance of a more severe injury.
I have no sort of expertese or access to know what catagory this injury falls into, but it's just food for thought as to whether the Vikings are "morons" or not for considering playing Peterson again this year.
I have no sort of expertese or access to know what catagory this injury falls into, but it's just food for thought as to whether the Vikings are "morons" or not for considering playing Peterson again this year.
fatness
Footballguy
Since some decisionmaking by the Vikings has been questionable in the past, I hope the underwater treadmill is in shallow water.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
As a non ADP or CT owner and a non Vikes fan I would be OK with this. The ADP owner is in the other conference and looks to make the playoffs. I just locked up a playoff berth last week so I would be OK if a potential SB opponent had a RBBC in Minnesota rather than the outright starter of either ADP or Chester.As a realist though I would say that I agree with LHucks (did I just say that?
). This guy looks to be something really, really special. Like possibly better than LT. Are they seriously going to risk his future in a season when they are not going to make the playoffs?
cstu
Footballguy
packersfan
Footballguy
Wednesday update from RotoWorld:
Adrian Peterson will take part in at least a portion of Vikings' practice today.
The team will have a better idea of his return date after seeing how his torn LCL reacts to a day of practice. His return to practice doesn't mean he will play in Week 12, but it's a great sign for his chances of returning soon, likely in Week 13.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Adrian Peterson will take part in at least a portion of Vikings' practice today.
The team will have a better idea of his return date after seeing how his torn LCL reacts to a day of practice. His return to practice doesn't mean he will play in Week 12, but it's a great sign for his chances of returning soon, likely in Week 13.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
-jb-
Footballguy
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Even if the "portion" is riding the stationary bike on the sidelines, I'll take it for now. 
shakeybarn
Footballguy
I'm shocked/surprised he's this 'close'.... that Dec 2 seems more likely.
he might be "back back" by weeks 15 and 16.... Chester looked good, but it was the Raiders, can't imagine was ADP woulda done vs them... *sigh*
[disclosure: ADP owner, CT non-owner, neutral Viking fan]
he might be "back back" by weeks 15 and 16.... Chester looked good, but it was the Raiders, can't imagine was ADP woulda done vs them... *sigh*
[disclosure: ADP owner, CT non-owner, neutral Viking fan]
PantherPower
Footballguy
jbalicki10
Footballguy
CHIRSTMAS MIRACLE!!!!!
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PantherPower
Footballguy
Festivus Miracle!!!
for real! i was thinking that too. he would have done some serious damage to the Raiders and the record books.
AnonymousBob
Footballguy
My co-worker is typically very up to date with the latest information. He informed me the TEAM doctor said the Vikings could be playing with ADP's future by not shutting him down...has anyone else heard this?
Perhaps he's confused and was mentioning the 3rd party guy that made those remarks several days ago but I wanted to check with the shark pool.
Perhaps he's confused and was mentioning the 3rd party guy that made those remarks several days ago but I wanted to check with the shark pool.
FFdork
Footballguy
If the team doctor went on record with this it seems very close to violating HIPAA patient confidentiality + why would the Vikings doctor say this publicly if he wanted to keep his job?Now it's possible there was some kind of leak to the press that I haven't heard about, but I'm guessing he got confused.
shakeybarn
Footballguy
If the TEAM doctor said it, then it would be an official team statement... to which you'd see posted everywhere.Unless/otherwise, if it was said of the record... just like the post of someone's sisters uncles brother who gave ADP his MRI and said it turned out good.
packersfan
Footballguy
UPDATE: Childress confirmed this afternoon that Peterson will practice and said he was no longer classifying him as a longshot for Sunday’s game.
“I’m told it’s the next step in the progression,” Childress said of Peterson getting back on the practice field today. “We’ll just keep an eye on him out there. … We’ll see where he’s at by the end of the week.”
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“I’m told it’s the next step in the progression,” Childress said of Peterson getting back on the practice field today. “We’ll just keep an eye on him out there. … We’ll see where he’s at by the end of the week.”
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Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
I agree, with the way Chet is running there is no need to rush him back. If ADP has any lingering pain I can see them shutting him down for the year.
Neo
The Dude minds
I have to say something is really wrong with this. Either it wasn't a 2+ tear like reported by the team and doctors.....or this is all just hype to sell tickets. There is no way this guy could possibly play this week if it was as serious a tear as we were told.
FFdork
Footballguy
Yes, they are stupid if they are in any way pushing him or ignoring the advice of doctors who have examined ADP. Dr. Andrews said it was a week to week deal, so what's happening is not necessarily inconsistent with that.
I'll be very surprised if he plays this week. I think that even the boneheads running the Vikings are smart enough to be conservative on this.
I'll be very surprised if he plays this week. I think that even the boneheads running the Vikings are smart enough to be conservative on this.
PantherPower
Footballguy
guys, this is ADP we're talking about. Would you doubt that Superman could come back from a +2 tear after fighting Zod? Would you doubt that Spiderman would come back from a +2 tear after fighting Doc Oc? Come on, its ADP!!! 
packersfan
Footballguy
I made a mistake in saying Peterson must have had a good day at practice. The quote from Childress came from before practice. I'll edit my last post.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Superman isn't real guy.guys, this is ADP we're talking about. Would you doubt that Superman could come back from a +2 tear after fighting Zod? Would you doubt that Spiderman would come back from a +2 tear after fighting Doc Oc? Come on, its ADP!!!
Moldy Potato
Footballguy
Who ever said it was a "serious tear"?Yes, it's a knee injury with torn ligaments, which will always be a "serious" injury. But as far as tears go, it's a VERY minor injury.
Marc Schlereth (who has had something like 19 knee surgeries) said if a lineman tore his LCL, they would tape it up and throw him back in the game.
People are overreacting because of the word "tear." This is not a common injury, and as such, his recovery time will not be typical of players that have knee injuries.
Incogneto
Footballguy
Neither is AD!Superman isn't real guy.guys, this is ADP we're talking about. Would you doubt that Superman could come back from a +2 tear after fighting Zod? Would you doubt that Spiderman would come back from a +2 tear after fighting Doc Oc? Come on, its ADP!!!
Neo
The Dude minds
As far as I understood it and from what I read over the past couple of weeks a 2+ tear for an explosive runningback who puts major stress on his ligaments by making major cuts......it is a serious tear.
snellman
Footballguy
guys, this is ADP we're talking about. Would you doubt that Superman could come back from a +2 tear after fighting Zod? Would you doubt that Spiderman would come back from a +2 tear after fighting Doc Oc? Come on, its ADP!!!
