Adrain Peterson - continues to go nuts

[woodbuck27]

Since AP has come right out and said he wants the season rushing record, I guess that makes him nothing more than a "stats whore" as discussed in a thread about Rodgers, doesn't it?

I know your above that post Patler; that this thread was created to highlight AP's extraordinary season. The bonus... that he plays his final game at home Vs the PACKERS.

[LegandofthePack15]

Hey, hey, HEY!

You be careful trashing the toughest option QB under 6 foot ever!

Troll away, but leave Brooks out of it.

That Ohio State comeback win was a piece of genius. Still gives me the warm fuzzies.

Bollinger sucked so bad, he made Mike Samuel look like Mike Vick. Bollinger probably cost Wisconsin at least a national title. Fucking Alvarez shoulda played Jim Sorgi instead. Combine Sorgi's arm with the Badgers run game and receivers like Evans and Chambers, the Badgers wouldve been national champs.

[pbmax]

Sorgi played a ton in two desultory Badger seasons when Bollinger hurt. Not sure how completing less than 50% of your passes helps with a NC. Sorgi was no John Stocco.

Bollinger had a Rose Bowl season with Dayne and they finished #4

[woodbuck27]

Maybe? Why you might believe that AP will break the very difficult to break seasonal rushing record:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1447183-adrian-peterson-why-vikings-rb-will-break-eric-dickersons-rushing-record?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=minnesota-vikings

[CaliforniaCheez]

Maybe? Why you might believe that AP will break the very difficult to break seasonal rushing record:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...nesota-vikings

Ever try opening your mind?

Leading the league in rushing is not that valuable and does not make one a candidate for MVP.

I gave you two examples of players that are not being considered for MVP yet have been significantly more production than some unknown vikling RB.

If a player leads the league in sacks or INT's that doesn't make him MVP or even defensive player of the year.

The prime consideration is production. Second is production leading to victories.
There are many in the league that have significant production exceeding that of any RB.

[Joemailman]

One could certainly make the argument though that the lack of a downfield passing game by the Vikings elevates Peterson's value to his team. Without him they really have no offense. With him, they have a legitimate shot at the playoffs.

[pbmax]

I suspect that Peterson is helped to some degree by the rules that have opened up the passing game. More defensive resources are acquired and trained to stop passing attacks and teams devote far less time to rushing attacks. I would think this offsets some of the effect of a lack of a passing attack.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Given the Vikes have absolutely no offense other than AP and he is still running for 200+ yards that's amazing. Teams know he's coming and can't stop him, I heard on the local sports radio station that his last 8 games are the best 8 game rushing stretch ever. If he wasn't there, the Vikes would be KC or Jax bad.

[Freak Out]

Man...how nice would it be to see the Packers shut down the Purple one in the Humpty!

[OS PA]

I would just hate to see Peterson break the record against the Packers. It would be something those purple assholes would hold over us forever.

[woodbuck27]

Ever try opening your mind?

Leading the league in rushing is not that valuable and does not make one a candidate for MVP.

I gave you two examples of players that are not being considered for MVP yet have been significantly more production than some unknown vikling RB.

If a player leads the league in sacks or INT's that doesn't make him MVP or even defensive player of the year.

The prime consideration is production. Second is production leading to victories.
There are many in the league that have significant production exceeding that of any RB.

You consider Adrian Peterson an unknown Viking RB. Right there you lose credibility. More succinctly..your 'out to lunch' Packer fan.

Again.... 'open your mind' as that will refresh you.

" Leading the league in rushing is not that valuable and does not make one a candidate for MVP " Californiacheez

I disagree and again your 'out to ....' but all the same I'll entertain you.

Is that statement to be taken as a simple generalization Californiacheez? If that's the case then I'll let you off the hook; but not so if your including Adrian Peterson in your above statement.

I'll even back myself up in terms of the respect that Adrian Peterson will receive for the NFL MVP and offer you a wager Californiacheez . A simple bet with you Sir.

I'll bet you $1000.00 that Adrian Peterson receives votes for the NFL MVP award.

I'm doing so not even knowing if 'in fact' Adrian Peterson will break that prestigious record held by Eric Dickerson. Why?

Because even if it comes to fruition; that will not be the major factor in the possibility that AP will win the NFL MVP for 2012.

The fact AP is coming off major surgery will not be a major factor in him deserving the NFL MVP for 2012.

That award will come to Adrian Peterson 'based solely on his obvious value' to the Minnesota Vikings. That value compared to the value of all other NFL players to their respective teams.

If you stand by your post and accept my bet offer? I'll gratefully submit to you my address by PM. You may simply send me a money order for that $Grand$ and I'll gratefully THANK YOU.

Why make such a bet? Because your dead wrong. Why? Because this is a bet I cannot lose.

Want to make that bet Sir? I don't believe you'll accept this offer. Why? Because your beginning to know you'll lose $1000.00$.

So it's this:

simply 'open your mind' Packer fan.

GO PACK GO !

[Bossman641]

Peterson is simply amazing this year. 6.3 ypc. He's my pick for MVP.

[woodbuck27]

Peterson is simply amazing this year. 6.3 ypc. He's my pick for MVP.

It seems to swing from one candidate to the next as the season progress's; but after week 15 is in the books:

I've switched from Tom Brady to Aaron Rodgers as the candidate (most deserving**) and (maybe?) more likely to win this seasons MVP award.

I'm looking at the fact that AR has the lead now in QB Rating and TD's (with 'only' 8 picks); coupling that with the fact he's been sacked 45 times or about twice as much as both Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. I'm also weighing in with all the games lost to injury for Packer starters and that still Aaron Rodgers has led us to our third straight NFC North Championship.

Having assessed all that:

** Which NFL player is clearly most deserving. IMO assessment... it's Adrian Peterson.

Adrian Peterson's not only the premiere RB in the NFL but right now the NFL MVP for 2012.

GO PACK GO !

[Pugger]

If the Vikes miss the playoffs could he still win the MVP?

[Bretsky]

If the Vikes miss the playoffs could he still win the MVP?

AP will get screwed after da Vikes miss the playoffs

Many are pimping Payston Manning....laughable...comeback player of the yr...ok...but not mvp

Not sure who #2 is; Brady has had a hell of the year but he is coached by a genius