Comments on: NFL Morning After: Adrian Peterson’s best season yet

By: txnative61

txnative61 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:48:14 +0000

Well, the Seahawks beat the Vikings, but anybody watching had to like Peterson, and Lynch. I’d argue for both to make the HOF—for the best running back EVER? He has more work to do.

By: jprcox

jprcox — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:45:59 +0000

kernelreefer: If you looked up the stats on YAC you would have seen Lynch as the most total yards after contact. My point is that Peterson will have a better average since he breaks big runs every game – Lynch is getting his yards much harder.

Both are great. MVP goes to Lynch since his team is doing much better as a result.

By: realfann

realfann — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:19:57 +0000

Hey kid, don’t call for firing a guy for making a mistake unless you are willing to live & be fired by the same rules.

And yes, you make plenty of mistakes.

By: kernelreefer

kernelreefer — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:48:34 +0000

Peterson has been getting his yards in bulk, Lynch has earned his the hard way. Just look at the yards after first hit – Lynch is WAY ahead.
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What? Peterson is averaging 3.4 yards after first contact per attempt. Lynch is at 2.8.

He’s also forced 8 more missed tackles.

He has the highest yards per attempt for running backs over 100 attempts (sorry, Spiller) by 0.3 yards.

Marshawn Lynch is really, really good. He might be one of the top 5 running backs this year. But seriously?

By: billsboy88

billsboy88 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:04:54 +0000

Brady hucks the ball to toward the end zone from the 40 yard line. The ball is so overthrown someone sitting in the first row of seats had a better chance at it than the WR. Yet, DPI, pats get free 40 yards and 1st and goal from the 1. This is after a DPI call earlier in the drive on a player that was absolutely no where near the play. All told, on an 81 yard td drive the pats only had to gain 12 yards, the other 69 came by penalty.

Bills managed to allow plenty more points in the game, but that one drive really ticked me off. Pats were handed a TD.

By: zn0rseman

zn0rseman — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:33:57 +0000

The really amazing part is that AD id splitting carries with Toby Gerhart and still putting up those monster numbers.

By: jprcox

jprcox — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:09:11 +0000

I dont think there is any doubt Colts sought to play badly so they could get Luck….and it worked.

Unless someone can get ahold of a memo stating this, no-one can prove that happened. Goodell will do nothing, Colts gave their season for at least 4 seasons with Luck, then they will pay him $25m a year to keep him and end up like they were before….struggling to win postseason since all their money was in 1 player.

We’ll see if it works.

By: truetrue85

truetrue85 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:52:31 +0000

I think it’s obvious at this point that the Colts finished dead last because they were tanking the season for Luck. All this attention they’re getting, I’m waiting for Goodell to start suspending people… that’s his answer for everything.

By: bambam4

bambam4 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:41:51 +0000

I have an officiating question because I do not understand how the Texans got called for an illegal hit on a qb and Cutler got call for an illegal pass for being across the line of scrimmage on the same play. I thought that once a qb becomes a runner, he is treated like any other runner. If Cutler is across the line of scrimmage, he is a runner – right? If Cutler is behind the line of scrimmage, he is a qb, right? Therefore, isn’t it impossible to have both an illegal forward pass for being across the line of scrimmage and an illegal hit on a qb on the same play?

By: samanthasteeleruinedmyqb

samanthasteeleruinedmyqb — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:16:28 +0000

Hey, the Vikings could make the playoffs even with that schedule. If Houston has the division wrapped up by Week 16 and Green Bay has a playoff spot wrapped up by Week 17, they’ll probably rest their starters. Beat St. Louis in Week 15 and they have a chance to go 9-7.

By: jprcox

jprcox — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:59:54 +0000

Don’t count out Marshawn Lynch for the rushing title – Peterson has been getting his yards in bulk, Lynch has earned his the hard way. Just look at the yards after first hit – Lynch is WAY ahead.

Lynch also has his team at a better record, and that should be way more important in the MVP race. Right now between the two Lynch should get MVP.

By: CKL

CKL — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:23:39 +0000

@fireeyes111,
I’m a Pats fan and I hated that call. I thought the rule was no PI on uncatchable balls, but I see it called ALL THE TIME on uncatchable balls. It stinks.

The Bills also got called for PI once when it should have been illegal contact. I thought only the replacements had trouble with that one?At least they have the excuse that in college, IC doesn’t exist. It was the Leavy crew though, what a shock! Amirite, Seattle fans?

By: thejuddstir

thejuddstir — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:49:43 +0000

and Chris Johnson still thinks he’s the best RB in the NFL, LMAO If CJ had half the dedication, determination and discipline that Peterson has, he still wouldn’t compare. Marshawn Lynch has revived his career and is certainly good, but Peterson is the “real beast”.

By: phatnate

phatnate — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:42:21 +0000

Are you smoking crack? A fresh start for Michael Vick? He has been in the league 10 years, he’s 32 years old. He’s hurt all the time. Michael Vick is a loser. Why would any new coach to the NFL think that Michael Vick is the answer. I’ll give anyone 10 to 1 odds Michael Vick never wins another playoff game. Asnine idea.

By: peavey2

peavey2 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:32:36 +0000

It’s so hard to compare different running backs over time – different offensive lines, different offensive strategies, longer seasons than in the 60′s and 70′s…

But I have to believe that when it’s all said and done, AP will belong in the discussion as the greatest ever.

By: fireeyes111

fireeyes111 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:24:13 +0000

Did they bring back the replacement refs (Part Five)?

In the second quarter of the Bills-Patriots game, after one already questionable pass interference call (as the player assessed the penalty was NOT covering the intended receiver on the play, and was in fact nowhere near where the ball was thrown), Tom Brady heaved a pass 38 yards toward Brandon Lloyd in the end zone.

Lloyd was clearly interfered with by the Bills’ Stephon Gilmore; however, the ball was thrown so far out of bounds it actually hit the back corner wall separating the field from the stands. Dan Fouts proceeded to lampoon the referees, arguing that the Patriots were “pretty much handed a touchdown.”

No one would have argued with defensive holding or illegal contact, but to assess a 40-yard pass interference penalty on a ball that a 10-foot-tall man couldn’t have caught is pretty…. well, Replacement.

By: banlarson

banlarson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:19:17 +0000

For those of you looking at Peterson’s performance this year like its something unique or better than previous years, those of us long term Viking fans know the offensive line the past two years was one of the worst in the conference. We had an average OG playing LT, a washed up LG, an undersized C, a revolving door at RG and a big slow RT who routinely got beat. Throw on top 8 or 9 guys in the box and its amazing Peterson got any yards. This year with a true LT, moving our then LT to LG, and a stable RG and you see Peterson having at least slivers of daylight. As this young OL improves, you’ll see Peterson get even “better”. He isn’t miraculously better, you can now just see him without 3 defenders in his face.

By: fatguystrangler

fatguystrangler — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:18:20 +0000

I’m glad to see the regular refs finally being called to task by PFT. You guys and alot of other media members damn near wanted to crucify the replacements for their shortcomings, while selling the regular refs as victims in a money dispute by greedy owners. After yesterday’s debacles and some others since their return, it doesn’t seem like every regular ref is that much of an upgrade over his replacement counterpart.

By: christophershearin

christophershearin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:16:44 +0000

ive been saying all along the real refs suck just as bad as the replacements…………. but biased D-Bags such as your self continued to claim that things would be so much better with the real refs back….. Just admit they both suck, at least the replacements had an excuse for being bad……….. The real refs should be fired……….. and the replacements brought back immediately…….

By: bigdaddydooko

bigdaddydooko — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:03:12 +0000

Regarding Refs, I thought one of the sticking points of the NFL in the labor dispute was to place accountability on the refs. After watching the bad calls in last weeks Giants-Steelers game and now some of these calls this week, I wonder if the NFL is going to evaluate and reprimand these crews.

By: albertmn

albertmn — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:42:31 +0000

I have to believe that the injury and rehab helped AP focus this offseason. Not to say he hasn’t been in shape other seasons, but he hasn’t had the burst the last couple of seasons to break off the long runs like he has this season.

Also, the revamped OL has played better and opened some holes for him this season. AP is a beast, but no RB can excel without at least a few holes opened by the OL.

By: aboselli

aboselli — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:38:07 +0000

The group that watched every game in the preseason along with weeks one through three of the regular season firing off press releases detailing every mistake they saw should be able to absorb some criticism when they make even the slightest mistake given their concern for the “integrity of the game”.
Remember how the NFLPA was concerned about the safety of their members because the regular guys weren’t out there? I haven’t noticed a precipitous dropoff in injuries, inclucing head shots, due to the the NFLRA officials working. So perhaps that was a bunch of hooey as well.
Inadvertant whistles, phantom DPI’s for 40+ yard gains, phantom holds, QB’s dropping every week due to helmet shots – but a largely silent media. They’ve moved on.

By: CKL

CKL — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:28:49 +0000

Thank you for talking about how dreadful some of the “real” refs have been. What’s stunning is how bad they’ve been with the mechanics of the game (see what they did to Cam Newton vs Wash when they couldn’t spot the ball in a timely manner so he could get the snap then penalized Carolina for delay of game, etc etc)which is the one place I thought they would be an improvement over the replacements.

AP SHOULD get comeback player because of all the contact he takes, how important legs are to a RB’s game and how great he’s playing. But let’s be real, the microsecond PM stepped onto the field this year, he had that won, regardless of anything that happened going forward.

By: harness88

harness88 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:22:44 +0000

AP brings it every game he plays—-he might be the best running back ever.

By: thepvyharvin

thepvyharvin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:14:39 +0000

Their has been some great rbs in the history of the NFL. Has one ever had the size,strength,speed and moves as AD? I’m not sure. I do know that the way he runs,like a wild animal running for his life on every play is the greatest sight to behold in the NFL. You feel the violence,,,so do the defenders,,,,

By: csilojohnson

csilojohnson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:27:00 +0000

Fine the refs already. This is becoming a joke. These guys are worse then the replacements.

By: squared80

squared80 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:17:55 +0000

His stat lines are good… but until you watch this kid play, you have no idea. We are witnessing greatness when we watch AP run.

By: notaslappy

notaslappy — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:16:49 +0000

I’m a Lions fan, and I just hope the fans in Minnesota actually appreciate what they have with Peterson. Holy smokes that guy is unbelievable.

By: jennstergersburnedretinas

jennstergersburnedretinas — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:58 +0000

Did they bring back the replacement refs? (Part Four)

In the Dallas win over Philadelphia, Dez Bryant was credited with a touchdown catch midway through the second quarter. After each scoring play there is an automatic review. The ball clearly hit the ground when Bryant fell in the endzone then rolled over his arm and hit the ground again. While Dallas would have likely scored another touchdown anyway because of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie’s pass interference on the play, the play should have been blown incomplete.