APSo far, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson hasn’t been hit yet by his own teammates (who fear being cut if they do).
But that doesn’t mean he’s not about to go against some Chargers with no such restrictions. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier isn’t ruling out playing Peterson against San Diego Friday night.
“We’re going to give him a little bit more each day, see how he responds and continue to determine what’s the next step,” Frazier said Sunday, via Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com. “Just go day to day. We have some ideas of how we want to approach it, but a lot of it depends on how he feels with some of the things we’re going to give him this week.”
Peterson was activated a week ago, less than eight months removed from reconstructive knee surgery and practiced in pads Tuesday and Wednesday. And while Frazier issued a no-contact order, Peterson said he’s holding up well.
“It felt good,” Peterson said. “I feel like I’m getting better, getting out here, actually getting some work done, but I’m improving every day.”
While he hadn’t met with coaches for a final determination on the plan, he said he “wouldn’t mind,” taking a hit.
“To be honest with you, it really wouldn’t matter either way,” Peterson said. “I feel like I’ll be ready to roll.”
This is one of those situations where players get ahead of themselves. Left to his own devices Peterson would probably already be out there. But Frazier knows he needs his star back in September more than August, so is in no mood to rush it.
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The only good thing about rushing him back is that when he gets reinjured, he has the rest of the season AND the offseason to recover. If I were in charge, I would hold him out as long as possible. It makes no sense to risk a guy who has plenty of good years left with your team. Gerhart has played well so lean on him.
A P-half man half beast. After all his hard work, this will be good to see.
NFL has already informed Chargers that
THEY TOO will be cut if they tackle AP
why would u play him in preseason? why? do these games mean anything? its not like he is fighting for a roster spot or to be first string against someone else.
No matter what the VIKINGS decide to do they will be wrong by 1/2 the people who care.
This better be about trying to trick the Chargers into game planning for AD when really they will get Toby. Ridiculous to put AD on the field when he hasn’t even taken a hit in practice yet.
Where is mountaindont when we need him? Although actually he could shorten his list to one item which shows that the minesota vikings are the most inept franchise in history:
~ Played Adrian Peterson during a preason game less than 8 months after he tore his ACL.
Uh. No.
Even Gerbschmidt isn’t that stupid to play A.P.
And that’s saying something.