Adrian Peterson (1 Viewer)

[MCguidance]

I posted this before, but in another thread, since we can never keep them simple:As an outsider and someone who did not have the forsight or drafting skills to nab this guy, I think this could be bad (but likely this will be great) for AP to get more carries. I have to look at the workload for stud RBs, and see the types like Jamal Anderson, Dickerson, SJax, who were (and in Sjax's case - may never be - though this is way to early to tell, so at this point it is merely conjecture) the same again. I see that AP is on pace for 288 carries this year. At his 6+ YPC, this is more than enough to be a stud RB. But if you add another 8 carries (ave 5-10 per game) to this total, it quickly jumps to 288 + 64 = 352 total carries. Is this not a lot of carries? Maybe I am wrong, and this is still not high enough for him to be hurt in the long run, but it definitely increases the likelihood. Also, given AP's injury history (again at this point seems to be moot, but worth mentioning) he is again increasing the likelihood he may get injury during the season. So while the former part of my hypothesis my not apply to this current FF season (as those career threatening injuries are generally the year or so after the high workload) the latter part does. Remember, he is just a kid, he will never have gone through anything as rigorous as this next half of the season. Therefore, if I was an AP owner, I would cheer, but maybe just be a bit cautious as to what this increased workload and starter status brings. Just my thoughts..

Your stats are off. He was the primary ball carrier in the first four games while CT was out. Check the game logs.

I am talking about over a season, and the chance of injury increased carries bring, as well as the increased likelihood of an injury resulting the follow year or years.

You're not getting it. He was NOT on pace for 288 carries because the numbers you extrapolated to get that figure are not based on the current situation (them splitting time). As you posted this paragraph in two places, thus will I post my reply in two to help explain:

Peterson was not on pace for 288 carries if he were to keep getting the same workload he has compared with Chester. The number is only that high because Chester missed 3 of the 6 weeks we have to work with. Adding another 8 carries to AD's workload will help get him BACK to that 288 carry number, which he for all intents and purposes was NOT actually on pace to get given the current workload split when Chester is healthy.When both have been healthy, AD has carried 12, 20, and 12 times. The 20 came in a game where the team had 42 carries, which is unlikely to happen again. If AD and Chester were to continue splitting carries at the rate they have been the last 3 weeks AD would have fallen monumentally short of 288 carries. So again, this news only helps get him back to that number, not way over it like you are suggesting.Put simply, if we're talking 5-8 additional carries, we're talking 5-8 additional carries on top of the 12 per game he was getting when splitting time with Chester, not 5-8 additional carries on top of the 23 he was getting when Chester was out injured.

fair enough...i like your points...no need to get snipity, i like coming on here and learning so thanks for the input

 

[jdoggydogg]

From Footballdiehards.com

PETERSON: CHILDRESS TOLD HIM HE'S NO. 1... FROM NOW ON

Compiled by FootballDiehards Editor Bob Harris Bob Harris | Posted Friday October 26, 2007 @ 15:55 PT

In an interview with SportsLine.com, Adrian Peterson said he was named the starting tailback for Week 8 against the Eagles. Peterson said head coach Brad Childress "gave me the nod Wednesday."

The rookie, who leads the NFL with 670 yards rushing, added: "I'll be the starter from now on."

Peterson went on to explain he will still continue to share carries with Chester Taylor, who was banged up with a strained groin but is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

It will be interesting to see if the situation pans out as Peterson expects given Childress' reluctance to move him ahead of Taylor up to this point in time. It would be great, however, if the coach has come to his senses.

It's worth watching. ... And for Peterson owners, hoping.

 

[yinzer]

Its not like this means Taylor's getting less than 5 carries a game now.

I think more than anything this is Childress showing ADP he has confidence in him as a starter and that he can get the job done. Basically just more of a title than anything, like Taylor being starter up until now.

Instead of them each getting 12-14 carries a game, Itll probably be more like 18 carries ADP, 9 carries Taylor, with ADP getting more touches in the passing game as well.

Just get him off special teams you mongoloid of a coach!

 

[jdoggydogg]

Its not like this means Taylor's getting less than 5 carries a game now.

I think more than anything this is Childress showing ADP he has confidence in him as a starter and that he can get the job done. Basically just more of a title than anything, like Taylor being starter up until now.

Instead of them each getting 12-14 carries a game, Itll probably be more like 18 carries ADP, 9 carries Taylor, with ADP getting more touches in the passing game as well.

Just get him off special teams you mongoloid of a coach!

Testify, my brother. Next thing you know, ADP will be leading the wedge on kickoffs Sunday.

 

[yinzer]

Its not like this means Taylor's getting less than 5 carries a game now.

I think more than anything this is Childress showing ADP he has confidence in him as a starter and that he can get the job done. Basically just more of a title than anything, like Taylor being starter up until now.

Instead of them each getting 12-14 carries a game, Itll probably be more like 18 carries ADP, 9 carries Taylor, with ADP getting more touches in the passing game as well.

Just get him off special teams you mongoloid of a coach!

Testify, my brother. Next thing you know, ADP will be leading the wedge on kickoffs Sunday.

Ya know what, tell that to Childress immediately. Thats the greatest idea i've ever heard, tell him to involve trick plays on ST for ADP, he'd probably believe it. He's like some 5 yr old who discovered the gold rush in cali in 1848, lucker like a muthaf**ker.When was the last time a wedge player got INJ