Official Adrian Peterson (Min) Thread (1 Viewer)

[Andy Hicks]

Post any news here

 

[jaisonline]

December 2, 2007, 11:44 ET

MIN - RB Peterson Active

Summary: Vikings rookie Adrian Peterson is active and should start. How much work he sees will be determined by how he feels in the game. Chester Taylor is a very solid option so they won't push Peterson if he isn't ready. But if he can handle the load, he'll see a lot of work.

 

[Sup_Yo]

Starting Peterson with confidence!

 

[jeter23]

Starting Peterson with confidence!

Same here!

 

[Raider Nation]

December 2, 2007, 11:44 ETMIN - RB Peterson ActiveSummary: Vikings rookie Adrian Peterson is active and should start. How much work he sees will be determined by how he feels in the game. Chester Taylor is a very solid option so they won't push Peterson if he isn't ready. But if he can handle the load, he'll see a lot of work.

Who is responsible for this snipet? I haven't seen that he's "starting" today before this.

 

[brownies19]

This came from the FBG Blogger. The blogger appeared to interject their opinion here, as the "starting" tag hasn't been utilized that I am aware of...

 

[Mr. Sparkle]

Starting him in 2 leagues. In another I am pairing Edge with Gore.

Hope he plays well and more importantly feels great.

 

[Marc Levin]

December 2, 2007, 11:44 ETMIN - RB Peterson ActiveSummary: Vikings rookie Adrian Peterson is active and should start. How much work he sees will be determined by how he feels in the game. Chester Taylor is a very solid option so they won't push Peterson if he isn't ready. But if he can handle the load, he'll see a lot of work.

Who is responsible for this snipet? I haven't seen that he's "starting" today before this.

We do not ever interject our opinion into the blogger. That snippet came from:

Week 13 inactivesMichael Fabiano By Michael Fabiano | NFL.comFantasy Editor

 

[Serenity Now]

Starting him with fingers crossed. Even if he gets 80 yards, he's probably as valuable as my other options.

 

[BigGDan]

Week 13 inactivesMichael Fabiano By Michael Fabiano | NFL.comFantasy Editor

One of the worst FF 'experts' around. I'm still not holding my breath - I smell decoy for ADP.Don't waste your breath RaiderNation - I know your feelings on the matter.

 

[Marc Levin]

Week 13 inactivesMichael Fabiano By Michael Fabiano | NFL.comFantasy Editor

One of the worst FF 'experts' around. I'm still not holding my breath - I smell decoy for ADP.Don't waste your breath RaiderNation - I know your feelings on the matter.

I know I was not that solid this year, but worst ever?

 

[Wet Doggg]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

 

[Raider Nation]

Week 13 inactivesMichael Fabiano By Michael Fabiano | NFL.comFantasy Editor

One of the worst FF 'experts' around. I'm still not holding my breath - I smell decoy for ADP.Don't waste your breath RaiderNation - I know your feelings on the matter.

No hard feelings. Hey, did you hear President Lincoln got shot?

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

I heard it too and I could've sworn he said "steal carries from" Taylor. Probably just semantics but though it wass interesting wording

 

[BigGDan]

Week 13 inactivesMichael Fabiano By Michael Fabiano | NFL.comFantasy Editor

One of the worst FF 'experts' around. I'm still not holding my breath - I smell decoy for ADP.Don't waste your breath RaiderNation - I know your feelings on the matter.

I know I was not that solid this year, but worst ever?

Boy, man - washa you feets and drive me to Firenze.

 

[Raider Nation]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

I heard it too and I could've sworn he said "steal carries from" Taylor. Probably just semantics but though it was interesting wording

We're all reading too much into everyone's words. It's a waiting game at this point. If he feels strong, he'll be fine.

 

[BigGDan]

Week 13 inactivesMichael Fabiano By Michael Fabiano | NFL.comFantasy Editor

One of the worst FF 'experts' around. I'm still not holding my breath - I smell decoy for ADP.Don't waste your breath RaiderNation - I know your feelings on the matter.

No hard feelings. Hey, did you hear President Lincoln got shot?

Not really getting the attempted Lincoln joke. Anywho, for the record - I would love to see ADP get a ton of carries but I still think this is all gamesmanship and if anything, ADP will be used as a decoy. Hope I'm wrong though.

 

[Frank Black]

Fox TV just said that Taylor is starting, not AP. Please correct me if I misheard.

 

[erymer]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

 

[Koya]

Fox just announced that Chester is starting and they will "see how it goes" with Peterson in terms of how much of a load he carries

 

[mr. furley]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

 

[snogger]

Well, it came down to knowing if I play him he will go for 5 points. If I bench him he'd go off for 20+ points.

Couldn't risk the on having him on the bench so starting him over Kolby Smith.

Feel free to blame me if he gets only 5 points

 

[FFdork]

Why are we worried about the "starter?" I think everyone expects a split in carries, so who comes out on the field the first time really doesn't matter. Chester was the starter for quite a while early in the season. The main question is how many touches ADP will get.

 

[PantherPower]

if anyone gets a quote of how many carries Childress THINKS he'll get today, PLEASE post it. Thanks!!!

 

[snogger]

Why are we worried about the "starter?" I think everyone expects a split in carries, so who comes out on the field the first time really doesn't matter. Chester was the starter for quite a while early in the season. The main question is how many touches ADP will get.

My guess...ADP gets around 8 carries in the first half. If at half time there is no pain/swelling and he is feeling good, I expect him to get about 15 the 2nd half.

 

[Raider Nation]

Why are we worried about the "starter?" I think everyone expects a split in carries, so who comes out on the field the first time really doesn't matter. Chester was the starter for quite a while early in the season. The main question is how many touches ADP will get.

Hell, I'm rolling with both of 'em. This matchup is too tasty to pass up. (Freddy T. is now assured to go for 140 & 2)

 

[Marc Levin]

Why are we worried about the "starter?" I think everyone expects a split in carries, so who comes out on the field the first time really doesn't matter. Chester was the starter for quite a while early in the season. The main question is how many touches ADP will get.

Except to add that it is not the number of touches AD will get, it is how effective he plays with those touches. I think they will be tentative with him early and if he feels good, it will be similar reps to the games you describe.

 

[H.K.]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

 

[smcindoe]

My guess...ADP gets around 8 carries in the first half. If at half time there is no pain/swelling and he he feeling good, I expect him to get about 15 the 2nd half.

Unless those 8 carries go for 100+ yards and a TD, at which point Childress will move him to special teams to make sure he doesn't get too full of himself.

 

[mr. furley]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

 

[Vedder]

I'm benching ADP for the other A Peterson this week....playoffs on the line and I cannot afford to get burned.

 

[Chunky Soup]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

And ... he started.

 

[H.K.]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

I agree with you, I think if the guy is back and ready to go, then treat it like any other week. If he isn't ready, sit him down. I guess we'll see.

 

[krameruf]

28 yards

 

[sts911911]

Taylor got the goaline carry and the TD.

 

[Johnny Ice]

7 rushes 53 yards 1 TD and counting....

 

[snogger]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

I agree with you, I think if the guy is back and ready to go, then treat it like any other week. If he isn't ready, sit him down. I guess we'll see.

Can't believe he let him play.First half stats:A. Peterson 10 rushes 80 yards 1 TDWasn't ready..

 

[snogger]

Why are we worried about the "starter?" I think everyone expects a split in carries, so who comes out on the field the first time really doesn't matter. Chester was the starter for quite a while early in the season. The main question is how many touches ADP will get.

My guess...ADP gets around 8 carries in the first half. If at half time there is no pain/swelling and he is feeling good, I expect him to get about 15 the 2nd half.

I was off by 2 carries.. shoot me.

 

[mr. furley]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

I agree with you, I think if the guy is back and ready to go, then treat it like any other week. If he isn't ready, sit him down. I guess we'll see.

Can't believe he let him play.First half stats:A. Peterson 10 rushes 80 yards 1 TDWasn't ready..

not saying he wasn't going to compile stats if he played. but 3 weeks after a knee injury i'd rather the future of the organization and probably the league not play. hell.. let him come back next season. why risk it?so they win today.. they probably lose 3 of the next 4 and miss the playoffs.why risk Peterson, maybe the most dynamic player in the league, to win a game vs. the Lions?

 

[Chunky Soup]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

I agree with you, I think if the guy is back and ready to go, then treat it like any other week. If he isn't ready, sit him down. I guess we'll see.

Can't believe he let him play.First half stats:A. Peterson 10 rushes 80 yards 1 TDWasn't ready..

not saying he wasn't going to compile stats if he played. but 3 weeks after a knee injury i'd rather the future of the organization and probably the league not play. hell.. let him come back next season. why risk it?so they win today.. they probably lose 3 of the next 4 and miss the playoffs.why risk Peterson, maybe the most dynamic player in the league, to win a game vs. the Lions?

Because they're 5-6 in the NFC and ADP gives them the best chance to win. You're assuming the injury was quite serious but unfortunately the MIN organization has a lot more insight than you. Because of that, I'd put more trust into them than you currently are.

 

[snogger]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

I agree with you, I think if the guy is back and ready to go, then treat it like any other week. If he isn't ready, sit him down. I guess we'll see.

Can't believe he let him play.First half stats:A. Peterson 10 rushes 80 yards 1 TDWasn't ready..

not saying he wasn't going to compile stats if he played. but 3 weeks after a knee injury i'd rather the future of the organization and probably the league not play. hell.. let him come back next season. why risk it?so they win today.. they probably lose 3 of the next 4 and miss the playoffs.why risk Peterson, maybe the most dynamic player in the league, to win a game vs. the Lions?

Why do any teams play any potential stars at this point of the season if the team isn't going any where??Should bench all vets who have at least 4 years left in them, and any rookie who looks good. Call in the practice squad members and see what they can do. ......Just in case...If healthy, you play.. Period.Not to mention. a win here and a loss by the giants and we will have 8 teams fighting for the last 2 playoff spots with the Vikes right in it.

 

[mr. furley]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

I agree with you, I think if the guy is back and ready to go, then treat it like any other week. If he isn't ready, sit him down. I guess we'll see.

Can't believe he let him play.First half stats:A. Peterson 10 rushes 80 yards 1 TDWasn't ready..

not saying he wasn't going to compile stats if he played. but 3 weeks after a knee injury i'd rather the future of the organization and probably the league not play. hell.. let him come back next season. why risk it?so they win today.. they probably lose 3 of the next 4 and miss the playoffs.why risk Peterson, maybe the most dynamic player in the league, to win a game vs. the Lions?

Because they're 5-6 in the NFC and ADP gives them the best chance to win. You're assuming the injury was quite serious but unfortunately the MIN organization has a lot more insight than you. Because of that, I'd put more trust into them than you currently are.

sure, they have doctors and i'm some guy on his couch watching the game. that doesn't make it smart. if Peterson tweaks the knee or blows it out will Vikings fans be happy?if they make the playoffs and Peterson is healthy then i say "great move". if they don't and he stays healthy i wonder why they risked him.. if he gets hurt, Childress gets fired and Vikings fans everywhere lament the fact that the organization wasted the best RB in a generation.

 

[Johnny Ice]

I'm benching ADP for the other A Peterson this week....playoffs on the line and I cannot afford to get burned.

116 and 2 TDs 3rd Qtr....

 

[mr. furley]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

I agree with you, I think if the guy is back and ready to go, then treat it like any other week. If he isn't ready, sit him down. I guess we'll see.

Can't believe he let him play.First half stats:A. Peterson 10 rushes 80 yards 1 TDWasn't ready..

not saying he wasn't going to compile stats if he played. but 3 weeks after a knee injury i'd rather the future of the organization and probably the league not play. hell.. let him come back next season. why risk it?so they win today.. they probably lose 3 of the next 4 and miss the playoffs.why risk Peterson, maybe the most dynamic player in the league, to win a game vs. the Lions?

Why do any teams play any potential stars at this point of the season if the team isn't going any where??Should bench all vets who have at least 4 years left in them, and any rookie who looks good. Call in the practice squad members and see what they can do. ......Just in case...If healthy, you play.. Period.Not to mention. a win here and a loss by the giants and we will have 8 teams fighting for the last 2 playoff spots with the Vikes right in it.

clearly if the guy is healthy he plays. to me, 3 weeks off seems a bit quick for the guys first ever knee injury though.if he came out and was a dud today would your tone be different? it's easy to say it's smart because he looks fantastic but if he plants wrong, gets whacked on the leg or just pops it... then what?i dunno. seems a risky proposition especially with Chester Taylor going berserk.

 

[snogger]

sure, they have doctors and i'm some guy on his couch watching the game. that doesn't make it smart. if Peterson tweaks the knee or blows it out will Vikings fans be happy?if they make the playoffs and Peterson is healthy then i say "great move". if they don't and he stays healthy i wonder why they risked him.. if he gets hurt, Childress gets fired and Vikings fans everywhere lament the fact that the organization wasted the best RB in a generation.

He could get injured tripping over his dog tomorrow (Homage to Griese 0One more time. If you are healthy, you play. Childress knows that even if he is "safe" this year in regards to what the owner said. If he put ADP out there not ready to play and he re injured the same LCL he'd be luck to walk out of the building alive. From all indications, this was a "tear" in the LCL. It was not "torn" from the bone. HUGE difference in my mind.

 

[snogger]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.

2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

I agree with you, I think if the guy is back and ready to go, then treat it like any other week. If he isn't ready, sit him down. I guess we'll see.

Can't believe he let him play.First half stats:

A. Peterson 10 rushes 80 yards 1 TD

Wasn't ready..

not saying he wasn't going to compile stats if he played. but 3 weeks after a knee injury i'd rather the future of the organization and probably the league not play. hell.. let him come back next season. why risk it?so they win today.. they probably lose 3 of the next 4 and miss the playoffs.

why risk Peterson, maybe the most dynamic player in the league, to win a game vs. the Lions?

Why do any teams play any potential stars at this point of the season if the team isn't going any where??Should bench all vets who have at least 4 years left in them, and any rookie who looks good. Call in the practice squad members and see what they can do.

...

...

Just in case...



If healthy, you play.. Period.

Not to mention. a win here and a loss by the giants and we will have 8 teams fighting for the last 2 playoff spots with the Vikes right in it.

clearly if the guy is healthy he plays. to me, 3 weeks off seems a bit quick for the guys first ever knee injury though.if he came out and was a dud today would your tone be different? it's easy to say it's smart because he looks fantastic but if he plants wrong, gets whacked on the leg or just pops it... then what?

i dunno. seems a risky proposition especially with Chester Taylor going berserk.

Nope.. he could have injured it walking in the snow.He said he was healthy last week and wanted to play. Team doctors said he was healthy enough to play last week. Childress said he was healthy enough to play but held him out just to be safe.

Seeing todays results I'd say they were correct. He is healthy!!

 

[mr. furley]

He could get injured tripping over his dog tomorrow (Homage to Griese 0

 

[snogger]

He could get injured tripping over his dog tomorrow (Homage to Griese 0

 

[urbanhack]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.

2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

Really?

 

[mr. furley]

Mort on ESPN just reported ADP is ACTIVE and will "split" carries with Chester. Still no word on who is starting.

Jay glazer just report that he ADP will not start but will see some carries.edit: FrankBlack just beat me to it.

wasn't this pretty much the situation all season until the GB game when he got hurt? or maybe the game before.

No.1) He was not coming back from a knee injury at the start of the season.

2) He earned the starting job prior to his injury. If he were ready to go, he'd be back as a starter.

Childress is a moron for even putting him out there in the first place.

Really?

yeah, i stand by that.

it has worked out for them but if i'm a Vikings fan i woulda been terrified to see him out there today. that's the future of the franchise on a gimp knee.