Quote: @medaille said:
I thought he should have went to Dallas last year, and I think he should go there again this year. They have a beefy enough OLine to let him get a head of steam and run through some giant holes. Sell a bunch of jerseys to the home crowd.
It’d be like if Fitzgerald came here. You know he’s probably not going to be a 1200
yard receiver, but it’d be nice for a year (although Fitzgerald has been pretty
timeless).
The only problem with that theory is that after Peterson left New Orleans suddenly they had 2 running backs that could run through big holes. It's pretty clear he just doesn't have it anymore.
Quote: @Bullazin said:
if his legs stay healthy he can still be a good situational back
I dont think his legs are the problem...
Is it bad if I say I don't feel one bit bad for Adrian? He made a lot of money in Minnesota and almost hit jet propulsion speed trying to get out of here. He fraternized with Jerry Jones like a prostitute before Switchgate. He blamed the organization for what happened to him. He made 12 million dollars for 1 game. He ran his mouth and his dad ran his even bigger mouth. He basically blew off the fans who had supported him very loyally for his entire career here.
Now, I realize that it isn't unusual for long-time players to leave their teams. It also isn't unusual for the circumstances to become a bit contentious. Take Cris Carter for example. I know he had some bad feelings upon his exit from Minnesota. He was a Hall of Fame guy being excused from his team. Then you look at Adrian. The team was begging him to stay and trying to work things out with him amidst the whole controversy he created for himself. They paid him a TON of money. They kissed his ass. In the end, his wife hated Minnesota, he hated the Vikings management, and they left. I'm wondering if time will heal the wounds created by this divorce. For his part, CC has remained a steadfast fan and is loyal to the Vikings through and through. He is quick to acknowledge and credit them with giving him a home and a solid foundation for his life. Though the circumstances are different (CC having drug and alcohol issues versus Adrian having behavior issues) I don't see it ending as sunny with Adrian as it has with CC. I don't see Adrian wanting to maintain any ties to this team. At least, not in the forseeable future anyway.
Quote: @prairieghost said:
Is it bad if I say I don't feel one bit bad for Adrian? He made a lot of money in Minnesota and almost hit jet propulsion speed trying to get out of here. He fraternized with Jerry Jones like a prostitute before Switchgate. He blamed the organization for what happened to him. He made 12 million dollars for 1 game. He ran his mouth and his dad ran his even bigger mouth. He basically blew off the fans who had supported him very loyally for his entire career here.
Now, I realize that it isn't unusual for long-time players to leave their teams. It also isn't unusual for the circumstances to become a bit contentious. Take Cris Carter for example. I know he had some bad feelings upon his exit from Minnesota. He was a Hall of Fame guy being excused from his team. Then you look at Adrian. The team was begging him to stay and trying to work things out with him amidst the whole controversy he created for himself. They paid him a TON of money. They kissed his ass. In the end, his wife hated Minnesota, he hated the Vikings management, and they left. I'm wondering if time will heal the wounds created by this divorce. For his part, CC has remained a steadfast fan and is loyal to the Vikings through and through. He is quick to acknowledge and credit them with giving him a home and a solid foundation for his life. Though the circumstances are different (CC having drug and alcohol issues versus Adrian having behavior issues) I don't see it ending as sunny with Adrian as it has with CC. I don't see Adrian wanting to maintain any ties to this team. At least, not in the forseeable future anyway.
not bad at all, i was giddy when the drafted him, enjoyed the hell out of his early years here, but I was done with his drama after his big year. he was a lot of fun to watch early on, but when he tried to become more than a RB, when he tried to become a mouth piece, and yes when he tried to become a cowboy... I was ready to take what we could get an move along. I honestly dont care if he ever embraces the Vikings again as he tried everything he could his last 3-4 years here to get away from us.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ prairieghost said:
Is it bad if I say I don't feel one bit bad for Adrian? He made a lot of money in Minnesota and almost hit jet propulsion speed trying to get out of here. He fraternized with Jerry Jones like a prostitute before Switchgate. He blamed the organization for what happened to him. He made 12 million dollars for 1 game. He ran his mouth and his dad ran his even bigger mouth. He basically blew off the fans who had supported him very loyally for his entire career here.
Now, I realize that it isn't unusual for long-time players to leave their teams. It also isn't unusual for the circumstances to become a bit contentious. Take Cris Carter for example. I know he had some bad feelings upon his exit from Minnesota. He was a Hall of Fame guy being excused from his team. Then you look at Adrian. The team was begging him to stay and trying to work things out with him amidst the whole controversy he created for himself. They paid him a TON of money. They kissed his ass. In the end, his wife hated Minnesota, he hated the Vikings management, and they left. I'm wondering if time will heal the wounds created by this divorce. For his part, CC has remained a steadfast fan and is loyal to the Vikings through and through. He is quick to acknowledge and credit them with giving him a home and a solid foundation for his life. Though the circumstances are different (CC having drug and alcohol issues versus Adrian having behavior issues) I don't see it ending as sunny with Adrian as it has with CC. I don't see Adrian wanting to maintain any ties to this team. At least, not in the forseeable future anyway.
not bad at all, i was giddy when the drafted him, enjoyed the hell out of his early years here, but I was done with his drama after his big year. he was a lot of fun to watch early on, but when he tried to become more than a RB, when he tried to become a mouth piece, and yes when he tried to become a cowboy... I was ready to take what we could get an move along. I honestly dont care if he ever embraces the Vikings again as he tried everything he could his last 3-4 years here to get away from us.
Peterson pretty much tried to hold the Vikings ransom with his contract demands and antics...
Quote: @ArizonaViking said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ prairieghost said:
Is it bad if I say I don't feel one bit bad for Adrian? He made a lot of money in Minnesota and almost hit jet propulsion speed trying to get out of here. He fraternized with Jerry Jones like a prostitute before Switchgate. He blamed the organization for what happened to him. He made 12 million dollars for 1 game. He ran his mouth and his dad ran his even bigger mouth. He basically blew off the fans who had supported him very loyally for his entire career here.
Now, I realize that it isn't unusual for long-time players to leave their teams. It also isn't unusual for the circumstances to become a bit contentious. Take Cris Carter for example. I know he had some bad feelings upon his exit from Minnesota. He was a Hall of Fame guy being excused from his team. Then you look at Adrian. The team was begging him to stay and trying to work things out with him amidst the whole controversy he created for himself. They paid him a TON of money. They kissed his ass. In the end, his wife hated Minnesota, he hated the Vikings management, and they left. I'm wondering if time will heal the wounds created by this divorce. For his part, CC has remained a steadfast fan and is loyal to the Vikings through and through. He is quick to acknowledge and credit them with giving him a home and a solid foundation for his life. Though the circumstances are different (CC having drug and alcohol issues versus Adrian having behavior issues) I don't see it ending as sunny with Adrian as it has with CC. I don't see Adrian wanting to maintain any ties to this team. At least, not in the forseeable future anyway.
not bad at all, i was giddy when the drafted him, enjoyed the hell out of his early years here, but I was done with his drama after his big year. he was a lot of fun to watch early on, but when he tried to become more than a RB, when he tried to become a mouth piece, and yes when he tried to become a cowboy... I was ready to take what we could get an move along. I honestly dont care if he ever embraces the Vikings again as he tried everything he could his last 3-4 years here to get away from us.
Peterson pretty much tried to hold the Vikings ransom with his contract demands and antics...
I think he simply wanted out, he never made any bones about letting it be known that it was his dream to play for a team in his home state, IMO a lot of his antics and actions were simply a way to get the Vikings to say enough is enough and to trade him to dallas.
Folks, father time does not slow down for any man. All those that said AP is a "beast" is a result of modern medicine making his recovery from ACL possible, and his shear guts and determination to get back and dominate....5 years ago.
He is more than a step slower, he remains one-dimensional, and his ego and arrogance prevented him from being here in 2017. The team needed to move on, but Murray, and a pedestrian 3.8 yards per carry showed better than Adrian did the last few years.
The saddest part is that Peterson and his wife blame the Vikings for his woes. They are self-induced, and now he finally has to come to grips with a career that is either over, or a sad shadow of what it was. Make peace with Viking fans and your Viking past. You will need this fan base to pay for autographs to help supplement your retirement financial needs.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ Bullazin said:
if his legs stay healthy he can still be a good situational back
I dont think his legs are the problem...
I think this too a bit. While age continues to settle in, he lost his vision after his suspension and he has never been able to find it. His feel for the game never came back, and every opportunity he's demanded since has been like a quest to retain that flow and feel for the game. From there, he's getting older and it's compounding his problems in major ways now...
I think an elite MMA fighter at the end of his career is an ok analogy. They get into the ring looking like they always do, they being moving the same as they always do... they throw a few punches and mount some offense that makes you think they still got it. Then you keep watching and notice he's slowing down, he's missing opportunities, he's not closing the distance anymore, he looks disinterested (yet still willing to get punched in the face).
( I had a specific fight in mind but it's eluding me)
Quote: @BlackMagic7 said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ Bullazin said:
if his legs stay healthy he can still be a good situational back
I dont think his legs are the problem...
I think this too a bit. While age continues to settle in, he lost his vision after his suspension and he has never been able to find it. His feel for the game never came back, and every opportunity he's demanded since has been like a quest to retain that flow and feel for the game. From there, he's getting older and it's compounding his problems in major ways now...
I think an elite MMA fighter at the end of his career is an ok analogy. They get into the ring looking like they always do, they being moving the same as they always do... they throw a few punches and mount some offense that makes you think they still got it. Then you keep watching and notice he's slowing down, he's missing opportunities, he's not closing the distance anymore, he looks disinterested (yet still willing to get punched in the face).
( I had a specific fight in mind but it's eluding me)
perhaps more fitting that you realize... I have always thought AD was a little...punchy maybe? not really the right term, but I always thought he seemed like somebody that has had to many head injuries. ( not trying to belittle him at all here, he just always seemed to be a touch slow mentally )
You can train all you want but at a certain time your reaction or explosion just isn't there any more. That's why when he left NO the other two were able to some how find those holes.
Loved him as a Viking but ready to move on.
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