Comments on: Vikings say goal for Adrian Peterson is Week One return http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 00:58:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: miniappleman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1472405 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:04:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1472405 Love you ADAP!

]]> By: pr0phat69 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1470201 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:33:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1470201 @ sevensixtwonato
I didn’t say anything about loosing the game at all. You tell the purpose of playing him more then ten carries? You won…great now what…number four on the board instead of three? Any hope at all on coming close to a playoff contender next year rides on the back of AP,. And now you have possibly ruined the career of the only star on the team. As this year has shown the Vikings coaching staff has no idea what they are doing and are the laughing stock of the NFL. And this proves it. Oh and now you have to pay him for next year “just in case” and don’t know how long he will be out let alone how he will perform.

]]> By: mrvikingsfan11 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1469886 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:22:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1469886 We are praying for you AP.

]]> By: sevensixtwonato http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1469602 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:36:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1469602 pr0phat69 says:
Dec 27, 2011 12:12 AM
Frazier is lucky I don’t own the team. Frazier would be unemployed today .He had 10 carries and a TD. There was NO REASON he should have been in the game still. This could possibly end the career of one of the greatest players ever and for what?…to stay out of the Luck talks…..

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You don’t think for a second that if a team was cought trying to loose to get better draft positioning that the NFL will not rain Hell down on top of them?

]]> By: pr0phat69 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468994 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:12:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468994 Frazier is lucky I don’t own the team. Frazier would be unemployed today .He had 10 carries and a TD. There was NO REASON he should have been in the game still. This could possibly end the career of one of the greatest players ever and for what?…to stay out of the Luck talks…..

]]> By: ugk612 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468837 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:11:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468837 He shouldn’t rush it, I know he’s a competitive guy but he should take his time & make sure he is 100% physically AND mentally!

]]> By: favreblows http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468826 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:57:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468826 I hate to say I told you so……but I did.

The Vikings were complete idiots to give an injury prone RB a massive contract. They should have traded him for multiple picks and come to their senses that this is a passing league. They are so far from sniffing a divisional title with Rodgers, Cutler and Stafford working against them. And it is pretty clear that Ponder was a mistake.

If the Vikes were smart, they would draft RG3 and hope that he is their savior. Hell….Ponder is getting thoroughly outplayed by JOE WEBB.

I almost feel bad for the Vikes…..with this sad state of affairs……almost. Actually….not really at all

]]> By: purpleisreallypinkyouknow http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468825 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:56:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468825 tremoluxman says:
Dec 26, 2011 4:51 PM
Call me cynical, but the hit on AP looked like a deliberate attempt to take his leg out. The guy comes crashing in low with his helmet and shoulder right into his knee.

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You seriously have to be the same dope that said the same thing years ago when Al Harris went in and hit AP on the knee and knocked him out a few weeks. Have you ever once put on football pads…?
When a specimen of his size and strength comes at you, your instincts are to take him low and knock his feet or legs out, because you won’t take him down going high. 175 pound d-backs will do it all day like that to save their careers….also a reason why RBs have a short career taking the hits they do.

I’m watching the Saints take the Falcon’s Mike Turner down EVERY single play this way….as I type.

You really need your Timberdogs to start playing again, because you have no business discussing football.

]]> By: gb4mn0 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468787 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:38:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468787 captaintriumph says:
Dec 26, 2011 6:36 PM
I’ve never in my life seen anything so stupid.
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I’m confident that most people reading your post will feel also that they’ve never in their lives seen anything so stupid…………your post that is.

]]> By: 122u http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468781 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:36:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468781 I think Adrian Peterson would look real fine in Green & Gold :) If I was Ted, I would make you guys a trade after the season. I would give you Ryan Grant and Matt Flynn. You would still have a decent back and a quality QB if Ponder fails.
Of course I’m not a Viking Fan, but respect Peterson and think he’s one of the best. I think he brings a lot to the game and hope he heals back to 100%.

]]> By: athleticmedic http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468703 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:32:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468703 Everybody wants to rush him to Dr. James Andrews. Let me tell you, he’s a “catch all” doc, meaning that he’ll operate on darn near anything. He’s not necessarily the guy to do this surgery. AP needs a knee specialist, NOT a “celebrity doctor”. He will definitely be doing his research here before he gets on the table. I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that he goes to Vail, CO for his procedure…

They also WON’T be rushing him back. The MN Viking ATCs are some of the best in the NFL, that’s how they got him back in just a couple of weeks from a high ankle sprain, to the point that he wasn’t even listed on the injury report last week. That’s impressive.

]]> By: aljack88 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468676 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:08:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468676 patsfiend says:
Dec 26, 2011 5:37 PM
This is too bad. I don’t see any way he makes it back for week 1 next year, given his position and style. If he does make it back that soon, he’s not going to be the same.

Welker made it back, but he just had to run 5 yd outs and DUCK once he caught the ball, in his first 10 games or so. Peterson won’t be able to hide like that. Get well, AP.
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Got to agree with that and add that I don’t think Welker was 100% until this season.

It’s great to be hopeful though.

]]> By: linvillegorge http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468520 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:41:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468520 Peterson should talk to Panthers’ Thomas Davis about trying to rush back from serious knee injuries. Take your time and don’t rush it. When you’re ready you’re ready. Pushing too soon is only going to leave you vulnerable to reinjury.

]]> By: captaintriumph http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468518 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:36:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468518 Clearly the coaches and players cannot see the big picture. Wilf or someone needs to step in at times like these and say NO. We will NOT go all-out and ruin our draft. We will NOT get our best players injured. I’ve never in my life seen anything so stupid.

]]> By: draftdoctor http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468517 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:36:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468517 Former Viking RB Terry Allen tore both of his ACLs yet had 3 consecutive 1000 yard seasons after his last surgery. You may recall Allen beat out Herschel Walker as well. That said next year the Vikings will be dreadful and they should be reluctant to play him until midseason. Another of drafting high is needed and perhaps Matt Barkely will be a Viking in 2013.

]]> By: goforthanddie http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468510 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:32:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468510 Of course. He rips his knee up in a game he shouldn’t have even been in, now the trainer wants to hold him to a strict return date.

]]> By: patsfiend http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468398 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:37:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468398 This is too bad. I don’t see any way he makes it back for week 1 next year, given his position and style. If he does make it back that soon, he’s not going to be the same.

Welker made it back, but he just had to run 5 yd outs and DUCK once he caught the ball, in his first 10 games or so. Peterson won’t be able to hide like that. Get well, AP.

]]> By: PantySTEELER http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468386 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:25:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468386 AP is a freak of nature. I have some die hard Viking fans in the family and I’ve been telling them since his rookie year that he would get seriously injured by season 2 because his style of running is a freakish mix of violent and agile all in one but he kept on proving me wrong. Not because he wasn’t getting hurt but he played through(and exceptionally if I may had) and has shown to be a quick healer. If you’re smart get him to Dr Andrews and don’t rush it. You’re better off letting him miss a few games than rushing him back(no pun intended). Besides Vikings aren’t going anywhere until you finally get a legit QB and revamp that crap secondary.

]]> By: numberoneinthehoodg http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468381 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:18:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468381 Yo Adrian,
If you read this (and I’m sure all NFL players do,ha) get the best. I hate when people bring their own personal experiences into this site, but I gotta say, I had one knee done by a “surgeon” and the other done by a specialist for the Olympic ski team and there is absolutely no comparison. It’s worth the deductible. Wait. What?

]]> By: beastofeden http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468378 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:17:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468378 Not likely. Especially with the new HGH testing about to be implimented.

But with a college degree from the Univ. of Oklahoma and his millions and millions of dollars, I’m sure Adrian continue to live a great life even if playing football is no more for him.

]]> By: cameran0804 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468366 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:09:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468366 This dude is special, he will be ready for week 1 next year!!

]]> By: omegaichiban http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468356 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:58:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468356 Uhh hasn’t chosen a surgeon?? Dr. James Andrews anyone. Only in Minnesota…SMH

]]> By: bcknights http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468353 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:56:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468353 If anyone can come back in 8 to 9 months AP can do it. Just don’t want them to rush him. AP take your time, you have nothing to prove. Just get well, the game will be there when you’re ready.

]]> By: richm2256 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468350 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:54:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468350 If they don’t want him to miss a game, I’d suggest they ask Wes Welker who his doc was.

]]> By: sterling7 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468347 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:52:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468347 Should be week one 2013, let’s not be ridiculous and jeopardize his career……..take your time, you’ll need it-signed a Minnesota Viking die-hard!

]]> By: tremoluxman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468345 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:51:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468345 Call me cynical, but the hit on AP looked like a deliberate attempt to take his leg out. The guy comes crashing in low with his helmet and shoulder right into his knee.
Same with the hit on Ponder that gave him a concussion. Why wasn’t it flagged as a helmet-to-helmet? Watch the video, Ponder was nearly on the ground when the player comes flying in and creams him in the upper right side of his helmet, snapping his head back.

]]> By: ickky http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468344 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:50:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468344 best of luck All Day!

]]> By: bengals3285 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/vikings-say-goal-for-adrian-peterson-is-week-one-return/#comment-1468339 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:47:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=175598#comment-1468339 Get better soon AP. Your an amazing player and I hate to see you go down like that.

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