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Adrian Peterson v. Marshawn Lynch (1 Viewer)

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Which of these two rookie RBs do you think has the better year this year? Peterson is a great runner but he has Chester Taylor there. Lynch has been looking good in minicamps and does a lot of other things well, such as catching the ball. I'm looking along the lines of a PPR league here, does Peterson's explosiveness offest Lynch's pass catching ability and Chester Taylor to make AP a better pick than ML??

Thoughts?

 
Which of these two rookie RBs do you think has the better year this year? Peterson is a great runner but he has Chester Taylor there. Lynch has been looking good in minicamps and does a lot of other things well, such as catching the ball. I'm looking along the lines of a PPR league here, does Peterson's explosiveness offest Lynch's pass catching ability and Chester Taylor to make AP a better pick than ML??Thoughts?
AD or AP or whatever his nickname is . . . CT will be passing out Gatorade by week 8 . . .
 
Lynch has a huge opportunity edge with no vet entrenched in the starting job to take the job from or split time with.

Even if Ap does win the job in Minny, I can;t see them not giving CT and Moore some touches as well.

 
Which of these two rookie RBs do you think has the better year this year? Peterson is a great runner but he has Chester Taylor there. Lynch has been looking good in minicamps and does a lot of other things well, such as catching the ball. I'm looking along the lines of a PPR league here, does Peterson's explosiveness offest Lynch's pass catching ability and Chester Taylor to make AP a better pick than ML??Thoughts?
Great question. If you want immediate results at the beginning of the year, I would go with Marshawn simply because he will get all the carries. AP has an injury and Chestor to deal with in the backfield. However, I fully expect AP to to overtake Chestor sometime during the season. And when that happens, look out. In the long run, I'd take AP, who will be a future superstar in the NFL. :thumbup:
 
I'm leary of the Bills schedule . . .

Sun 9/9 Denver 1:00 pm

Sun 9/16 at Pittsburgh 1:00 pm

Sun 9/23 at New England 1:00 pm

Sun 9/30 NY Jets 1:00 pm

Mon 10/8 Dallas 8:30 pm

bye

Sun 10/21 Baltimore 1:00 pm

Sun 10/28 at NY Jets 4:05 pm

Sun 11/4 Cincinnati 1:00 pm

Sun 11/11 at Miami 1:00 pm

Sun 11/18 New England 1:00 pm

Sun 11/25 at Jacksonville 1:00 pm

Sun 12/2 at Washington 1:00 pm

Sun 12/9 Miami 1:00 pm

Sun 12/16 at Cleveland 1:00 pm

Sun 12/23 NY Giants 1:00 pm

Sun 12/30 at Philadelphia

 
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It seems easy to say Marshawn Lynch. A little too easy actually. I know I shouldn't but when I think of him in Buffalo the first person that comes to my mind is J.J. Arrington. The no-brainer rookie rb who looks great in minicamp (doesn't everybody) and is supposed to be the savior running the ball. Coincidentally or not they both went to the same school, The University of California. Arrington turned out to be a bust. Or about as much of a bust as a second-round draft pick could be. Lynch was a first round pick maybe he'll be different but I just don't know.

I know that wishing ill on someone is well, ill but I kind of hope Chester Taylor gets hurt in training camp. That way the Vikings can get it over with and make Adrian Peterson the starting running back. Until then I have to go with Lynch.

 
Say it with me guys, "AD." Not "AP." I know his first and last initials are A-P, but that's not what he goes by. His nickname is AD.

That out of the way, I'm also interested in who will have the better rookie year. In 2006, Buffalo RBs produced 1,388YDs and 8TDs on 369 carries and caught 47 of 62 passes for 330YDs and no scores which comes to a FP total of about 220. By comparison, Minnesota RBs produced 1,650YDs and 10TDs on 392 carries and caught 106 of 137 passes for 901YDs and 1TD which comes to a FP total of about 326.

However, Peterson will have to fight for playing time against Chester Taylor who had 303 carries and 42 receptions for MIN last year while Lynch's biggest competition is the A-Train and his 107 carries and 22 receptions (departed Bill Willis McGahee had 260ru and 18rec.)

It looks to me like Lynch will get a bigger piece of the smaller pie.

I don't know which rookie is considered the better back though. By draft slot alone I would guess that Peterson is the better talent.

In conclusion, I have no idea. If Peterson can supplant Chester Taylor as the starter in MIN very early in the season then I would put my money on him. But I guess that part is obvious.

 
Which of these two rookie RBs do you think has the better year this year? Peterson is a great runner but he has Chester Taylor there. Lynch has been looking good in minicamps and does a lot of other things well, such as catching the ball. I'm looking along the lines of a PPR league here, does Peterson's explosiveness offest Lynch's pass catching ability and Chester Taylor to make AP a better pick than ML??

Thoughts?
Great question. If you want immediate results at the beginning of the year, I would go with Marshawn simply because he will get all the carries. AP has an injury and Chestor to deal with in the backfield. However, I fully expect AP to to overtake Chestor sometime during the season. And when that happens, look out. In the long run, I'd take AP, who will be a future superstar in the NFL. :goodposting:
This is a common misconception . . . who knows what will happen . . . that's why they have training camp . . .
 
Which of these two rookie RBs do you think has the better year this year? Peterson is a great runner but he has Chester Taylor there. Lynch has been looking good in minicamps and does a lot of other things well, such as catching the ball. I'm looking along the lines of a PPR league here, does Peterson's explosiveness offest Lynch's pass catching ability and Chester Taylor to make AP a better pick than ML??

Thoughts?
Great question. If you want immediate results at the beginning of the year, I would go with Marshawn simply because he will get all the carries. AP has an injury and Chestor to deal with in the backfield. However, I fully expect AP to to overtake Chestor sometime during the season. And when that happens, look out. In the long run, I'd take AP, who will be a future superstar in the NFL. :banned:
This is a common misconception . . . who knows what will happen . . . that's why they have training camp . . .
. . . CT will be passing out Gatorade by week 8 . . .
You mean who knows what will happen besides you? I Like CTaylor's chances to cut into APeterson(MN)'s value more than I do AThomas to subtract from MLynch's. This year, brutal schedule or no, Lynch has more value in a PPR league.

 
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A few years ago I had the 2nd pick in out dynasty rookie draft. I was left with Steven Jackson when the owner in front of me chose to draft Kevin Jones because he was in a better situation, especially with a guy named Marshall Faulk still on the team. Lynch may have the better rookie season....

 
I favor Peterson at this point despite having Chester there. I think Peterson's talent will dictate that he gets plenty of action even if it is close to a 50/50 split. Even with that amount of carries I think he can have a good year as he has a nose for the end zone and will almost certainly see the goal line carries. The other thing I like about his situation much more than Lynch is his schedule and oline. I think he has one of the most talented Olines in the league which should = big holes. The other factor is that Minny has maybe the best rushing schedule in the league. So superior Oline against bad rushing D's should = more big plays with both short and long TD opportunities. See MJD last year.

 
Which of these two rookie RBs do you think has the better year this year? Peterson is a great runner but he has Chester Taylor there. Lynch has been looking good in minicamps and does a lot of other things well, such as catching the ball. I'm looking along the lines of a PPR league here, does Peterson's explosiveness offest Lynch's pass catching ability and Chester Taylor to make AP a better pick than ML??

Thoughts?
Great question. If you want immediate results at the beginning of the year, I would go with Marshawn simply because he will get all the carries. AP has an injury and Chestor to deal with in the backfield. However, I fully expect AP to to overtake Chestor sometime during the season. And when that happens, look out. In the long run, I'd take AP, who will be a future superstar in the NFL. :thumbup:
This is a common misconception . . . who knows what will happen . . . that's why they have training camp . . .
. . . CT will be passing out Gatorade by week 8 . . .
You mean who knows what will happen besides you? I Like CTaylor's chances to cut into APeterson(MN)'s value more than I do AThomas to subtract from MLynch's. This year, brutal schedule or no, Lynch has more value in a PPR league.
you take two of my posts and put them together in an attempt to discredit me . . .laughinboy said that Lynch would get "ALL the carries" . . . that's too strong of a statement for a guy that hasn't played a down . . .

meanwhile, I predicted that AD would take over by week 8, saying tongue in cheek that CT would be passing out gatorade . . . obviously, Taylor will still get some carries . . .

two totally different things . . .

 
It seems easy to say Marshawn Lynch. A little too easy actually. I know I shouldn't but when I think of him in Buffalo the first person that comes to my mind is J.J. Arrington. The no-brainer rookie rb who looks great in minicamp (doesn't everybody) and is supposed to be the savior running the ball. Coincidentally or not they both went to the same school, The University of California. Arrington turned out to be a bust. Or about as much of a bust as a second-round draft pick could be. Lynch was a first round pick maybe he'll be different but I just don't know.I know that wishing ill on someone is well, ill but I kind of hope Chester Taylor gets hurt in training camp. That way the Vikings can get it over with and make Adrian Peterson the starting running back. Until then I have to go with Lynch.
to be fair, its not a fair comparison between Lynch and Arrington - Lynch is bigger and more elusive . . . Arrington is a small back who can't push the pile . . . the only thing he has going for him is straight line speed . . . that being said, I still think that AD will be better than Lynch this year . . .
 
Peterson has a little more upside, but Lynch is probably the better pick in redraft. He should start all season and be a decent RB2 in 10-12 team leagues.

Peterson is a lot better than Chester Taylor, but the Vikes are awful.

 
As soon as Peterson plays and they see what a stud he is, they will not be able to keep him off the field. He will take a lot of pressure off of Jackson.

 
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I'm leary of the Bills schedule . . . Sun 9/9 Denver 1:00 pm Sun 9/16 at Pittsburgh 1:00 pm Sun 9/23 at New England 1:00 pm Sun 9/30 NY Jets 1:00 pm Mon 10/8 Dallas 8:30 pm bye Sun 10/21 Baltimore 1:00 pm Sun 10/28 at NY Jets 4:05 pm Sun 11/4 Cincinnati 1:00 pm Sun 11/11 at Miami 1:00 pm Sun 11/18 New England 1:00 pm Sun 11/25 at Jacksonville 1:00 pm Sun 12/2 at Washington 1:00 pm Sun 12/9 Miami 1:00 pm Sun 12/16 at Cleveland 1:00 pm Sun 12/23 NY Giants 1:00 pm Sun 12/30 at Philadelphia
That is one NASTY schedule. We can assume that the Bills will be playing catch-up a good bit, which normally works against the RB. But this particular rookie has a nice set of hands, so his pass catching skills may come into play even when the game gets out of hand.
 
As soon as Peterson plays and they see what a stud he is, they will not be able to keep him off the field. He will take a lot of pressure off of Jackson.
Very good posting, I think Peterson makes Jackson a lot better, of course some WR's could help the Vikes, if they only had the Lions WR's, Jackson would be looking good.
 
Redraft: Lynch

Dynasty: Peterson

I trust the offense in place this season in Buffalo a lot more than in Minnesota. Add in the fact that Chester Taylor is a whole lot better than any RB that Lynch will be competing against and for this season I'd take Lynch.

This should have been a poll.

 
As soon as Peterson plays and they see what a stud he is, they will not be able to keep him off the field. He will take a lot of pressure off of Jackson.
Very good posting, I think Peterson makes Jackson a lot better, of course some WR's could help the Vikes, if they only had the Lions WR's, Jackson would be looking good.
that wouldnt even save him . . . horrible reach by the Vikings . . .
 
Say it with me guys, "AD." Not "AP." I know his first and last initials are A-P, but that's not what he goes by. His nickname is AD.
That's a self-given nickname, so in my book he's AP.
No it's not. It was given to him by his father. But what ever happened to ADP? I think it works perfectly.So back to the topic, I live in Buffalo but obviously have a bit of a crush on ADP. So it's hard for me to decide but I actually think ADP comes closer to Lynch this year than some people think. In a dynasty format I don't think it's really that close. ADP will be a stud, I don't care how bad the rest of his team is.
 
As soon as Peterson plays and they see what a stud he is, they will not be able to keep him off the field. He will take a lot of pressure off of Jackson.
Very good posting, I think Peterson makes Jackson a lot better, of course some WR's could help the Vikes, if they only had the Lions WR's, Jackson would be looking good.
that wouldnt even save him . . . horrible reach by the Vikings . . .
Link?As far as I can tell we haven't seen nearly enough of Jackson to have ANY clue as to whether he'll ever amount to anything. What I do know is he has the respect of his teammates. At least, he did last pre-season, and I think that speaks volumes.BTW, what's with the QB bashers around here? It seems like there are a ton of people who always rip ANY non-big name young QB, saying they suck, etc. Last year it was JP Losman. This year it is Tarvaris Jackson... Maybe Jackson will prove them all wrong like JP did...
 
As soon as Peterson plays and they see what a stud he is, they will not be able to keep him off the field. He will take a lot of pressure off of Jackson.
Very good posting, I think Peterson makes Jackson a lot better, of course some WR's could help the Vikes, if they only had the Lions WR's, Jackson would be looking good.
that wouldnt even save him . . . horrible reach by the Vikings . . .
Link?As far as I can tell we haven't seen nearly enough of Jackson to have ANY clue as to whether he'll ever amount to anything. What I do know is he has the respect of his teammates. At least, he did last pre-season, and I think that speaks volumes.BTW, what's with the QB bashers around here? It seems like there are a ton of people who always rip ANY non-big name young QB, saying they suck, etc. Last year it was JP Losman. This year it is Tarvaris Jackson... Maybe Jackson will prove them all wrong like JP did...
Link?? It's my opinion - go find ANYONE that had Jackson going in the 2nd . . . he couldve been had in the 4th or 5th easily . . . whether he's any good remains to be seen - but he's NOT ready . . .
 
I had this debate and I'm in a keeper 1pt per reception league and I can keep Peterson for 4 years max.

There was a lot of factors that made me go with Peterson, however I think Lynch will also be a good selection, BUT for me over a 4 year period I like Peterson.

...

I consider Peterson the better talent and over the long haul better situation. i think Lynch and Arrington is not a fair compairison and really Lynch is a much better back than Arrington in my eyes.
If that's how you feel (and you'll have him for 4 years) than you made the right pick for your team. However, with 1 pt/reception, I'd be real tempted to select Lynch. All early signs point to Lynch being a huge part of the passing game.
 
AD or AP or whatever his nickname is

It's AD That is the name he has had for forever!!! all of these FF tools calling him AP is really annoying!!!

 
Someone's name is not worth arguing over - especially to the point where you have to enlarge the Font . . .

 
I'm currently sitting at #2 in our keeper draft, and I'll take whoever is left...Peterson was crazy good as a frosh, and should have transferred and redshirted to go into the NFL fresh. Taylor is very solid, but he doesn't stand a chance if Peterson is right...Lynch reminds me of a young Edge. I think Lynch is the safer pick, but safe can be boring.

Let the comparisons begin.

 
I currently hold the # 1 overall pick in a Six Player Keeper League. Scoring is 6PTS for all TDs, 1 pt for every 16 Rush/Rec yard, a non PPR. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, DEF/ST, PK. Players I kept:

Shaun Alexander, Carnell Williams, Maurice Jones-Drew, Chad Johnson, Lee Evans, Anquan Boldin.

So if this was you, who do you take, Lynch, Peterson or Calvin?? I don't think I can lose with any of them.

Buffalo's schedule is brutal, and MN has a much better o-line and an easier schedule. Interested to see what other think.

Thx,

Holden

 
I currently hold the # 1 overall pick in a Six Player Keeper League. Scoring is 6PTS for all TDs, 1 pt for every 16 Rush/Rec yard, a non PPR. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, DEF/ST, PK. Players I kept:Shaun Alexander, Carnell Williams, Maurice Jones-Drew, Chad Johnson, Lee Evans, Anquan Boldin.So if this was you, who do you take, Lynch, Peterson or Calvin?? I don't think I can lose with any of them.Buffalo's schedule is brutal, and MN has a much better o-line and an easier schedule. Interested to see what other think.Thx,Holden
First you move this question to the right forum.Then, you draft Peterson. There is a very good chance that you are going to need to replace one of your RBs in your top six before your draft next year.
 
I currently hold the # 1 overall pick in a Six Player Keeper League. Scoring is 6PTS for all TDs, 1 pt for every 16 Rush/Rec yard, a non PPR. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, DEF/ST, PK. Players I kept:Shaun Alexander, Carnell Williams, Maurice Jones-Drew, Chad Johnson, Lee Evans, Anquan Boldin.So if this was you, who do you take, Lynch, Peterson or Calvin?? I don't think I can lose with any of them.Buffalo's schedule is brutal, and MN has a much better o-line and an easier schedule. Interested to see what other think.Thx,Holden
First you move this question to the right forum.Then, you draft Peterson. There is a very good chance that you are going to need to replace one of your RBs in your top six before your draft next year.
Sorry....First time posting to footballguystalk. I'll try to find right forum.
 
yeah with the first pick that would be a tough call, but I imagine in Dynasty/Keepers that Peterson would be the choice but that could change as camps open.

I would love the #1 overall pick, but that could give you a headache deciding this early.

 
I currently hold the # 1 overall pick in a Six Player Keeper League. Scoring is 6PTS for all TDs, 1 pt for every 16 Rush/Rec yard, a non PPR. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, DEF/ST, PK. Players I kept:Shaun Alexander, Carnell Williams, Maurice Jones-Drew, Chad Johnson, Lee Evans, Anquan Boldin.So if this was you, who do you take, Lynch, Peterson or Calvin?? I don't think I can lose with any of them.Buffalo's schedule is brutal, and MN has a much better o-line and an easier schedule. Interested to see what other think.Thx,Holden
First you move this question to the right forum.Then, you draft Peterson. There is a very good chance that you are going to need to replace one of your RBs in your top six before your draft next year.
Sorry....First time posting to footballguystalk. I'll try to find right forum.
The assistant coaches forum is where you post something like what you did.
 
I currently hold the # 1 overall pick in a Six Player Keeper League. Scoring is 6PTS for all TDs, 1 pt for every 16 Rush/Rec yard, a non PPR. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, DEF/ST, PK. Players I kept:Shaun Alexander, Carnell Williams, Maurice Jones-Drew, Chad Johnson, Lee Evans, Anquan Boldin.So if this was you, who do you take, Lynch, Peterson or Calvin?? I don't think I can lose with any of them.Buffalo's schedule is brutal, and MN has a much better o-line and an easier schedule. Interested to see what other think.Thx,Holden
First you move this question to the right forum.Then, you draft Peterson. There is a very good chance that you are going to need to replace one of your RBs in your top six before your draft next year.
Sorry....First time posting to footballguystalk. I'll try to find right forum.
No problem. That was mostly tongue in cheek anyway.In general, who do I start/who do I draft type questions are relagated to the assitant coach forum. If it isn't specific to your team or league there is no problem discussing the relative merits of players in the shark pool. That is ideally what it is for anyway.Welcome to footballguys by the way.
 
I currently hold the # 1 overall pick in a Six Player Keeper League. Scoring is 6PTS for all TDs, 1 pt for every 16 Rush/Rec yard, a non PPR. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, DEF/ST, PK. Players I kept:Shaun Alexander, Carnell Williams, Maurice Jones-Drew, Chad Johnson, Lee Evans, Anquan Boldin.So if this was you, who do you take, Lynch, Peterson or Calvin?? I don't think I can lose with any of them.Buffalo's schedule is brutal, and MN has a much better o-line and an easier schedule. Interested to see what other think.Thx,Holden
First you move this question to the right forum.Then, you draft Peterson. There is a very good chance that you are going to need to replace one of your RBs in your top six before your draft next year.
Sorry....First time posting to footballguystalk. I'll try to find right forum.
No problem. That was mostly tongue in cheek anyway.In general, who do I start/who do I draft type questions are relagated to the assitant coach forum. If it isn't specific to your team or league there is no problem discussing the relative merits of players in the shark pool. That is ideally what it is for anyway.Welcome to footballguys by the way.
Thanks :thumbup:
 

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