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jbz, I am not calling you out because many others make the same mistake. Go up and read WhoDat's post. There is no AP in Oklahoma. He is affectionately called AD for All Day. Small potatoes, sure, but it bugs me. I spend a lot of time at college FB forums and they all have it right. AD.Read my next post about API compare him to none other then Larry Johnson.
Good question. He obviously isn't used as a receiver in the way Bush was at SC. However, in comparing what I've seen of Peterson to guys like Kevin Jones, who has now developed his receiving skills and figures to be a prominant participant in the Lion's passing game, I would say that Peterson has way more receiving upside. He moves and cuts well, has breakaway speed, and has very nice balance, all of which are very helpful in the passing game. If he can work on his hands, which is something I think is do-able, he could be a very nice presense in some NFL team's passing game. On the other hand, compare Peterson to a guy like Rudi Johnson. No way does Peterson fit that mold in terms of being a 1st and 2nd down bruiser. He is far more of a playmaker athletically, so that whatever team he ends up on will want him on the field in passing situations. Does this make any sense?
ah...gotcha. I was wondering why everyone who seemed like OU fans were writing AD. Adrian Deterson just didnt seem rightjbz, I am not calling you out because many others make the same mistake. Go up and read WhoDat's post. There is no AP in Oklahoma. He is affectionately called AD for All Day. Small potatoes, sure, but it bugs me. I spend a lot of time at college FB forums and they all have it right. AD.Read my next post about AP
Of course, if White didn't have so many issues in the post season, he would have gone sooner, so not sure if comparing things that way matters. Also, part of my opinion is relying on a pretty sharp source and good friend who really dislikes Bush for the NFL. We'll see. There's a long way to go and I reserve the right to change my opinion.
Having been field level for a few of A. Peterson's game, I feel confident in stating the talent gap between Bush and Peterson is not nearly as wide as some are suggesting. NOBODY that size has any business being that fast and strong. I know this much. I would much rather chase and grab Bush in the second half versus putting my pads on Peterson's thighs, which is the difference. They are different players with different body types and, yes, I am fully aware of the rumor that Bush allegedly posted the highest predraft grade for a RB since B. Jackson. Bush for a man his size and skill set is amazing. He is a once in a generation player. I would not argue that point. Peterson is not that back. He is a different body type with a completely different skill set. What is to say, though, that Peterson does not or cannot rate as high with his skill set?Speed and quickness kill in the NFL. Bush trumps Peterson in both categories.
Instincts are also important, but I've seen nothing to suggest that Bush is lacking in that category.
There are some really impressive runs in this clip. I did notice that he was caught from behind a number of times though. A few of the runs where he didn't take it to the house are ones that Bush would have.
