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NFL Forum :: - Adrian Peterson, as a marketing phenomenon
Whether sporting an astronaut suit with Dwight Howard, 50 Cent and David Ortiz in a Vitamin Water spot, pulling a parachute during a workout in a Nike ad or working with Special Olympics athletes in a football camp, Peterson has had to make sure he never loses sight of what got him here in the first place.
Adrian Peterson: ''Sometimes it can be too much.
But if you balance everything out and weigh what's most important, everything should work out fine.''
Peterson has been warned, by coaches, business associates and an attentive family.
So far, Peterson has shown no signs of becoming a prima donna.
Vikings coaches have shown little concern that he will get caught up in the whirlwind of NFL stardom.
Darrell Bevell: ''I think fortunately for him he has been one of the best, if not the best, athlete on his team his entire life.
... I think that has prepared him to handle all of that."
Eric Bieniemy: ''I think it was a great learning experience for him, knowing that everybody's going to be pulling at him and then just keeping things in perspective.
He's got to think, 'I've got to keep in mind that what I did on the field helped me to get to where I am right now.' As long as he can balance the two, I think he'll be OK.''
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/1099868,CST-SPT-nflplug10.article
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I was browsing around the Minnesota Vikings forum for the first time and I thought I would see a lot more threads about Adrian Peterson.
Since this is the first one I have come across I will field my query here, however it is obviously open to all and I hope to get a few responses.
This past Sunday a few friends and I had our annual fantasy football draft.
For the first time in our brief four year history I was randomly drawn as the #1 overall pick!
I was excited to say the least, however I was torn between Peterson and Tomlinson.
I actually took the full two minutes allowed before ultimately deciding on Peterson.
I was just curious about how the Vikings running game will be split in terms of percentages between Peterson and Taylor.
Also I would just like to see some "Peterson Production Predictions" from fans that get to see him on a weekly basis, I have only had the pleasure of watching him in college and 2-3 times last season.
Any info/help would be appreciated.
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Theres no doupt Peterson's production will increase.
Last year he didn't get the ball as much as he should have on 3rd downs, he only got the ball 3 times inside the 5 yard line last year.
Hes a much more complete player, in terms of pass blocking and pass catching this year.
If he stays healthy he should explode this year.
Prediction:
270 carries, 1650 yards, 15 TDs
35 receptions, 310 yards, 3 TDs
Thats my ball park prediction.
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Quote: : Theres no doupt Peterson's production will increase.
Last year he didn't get the ball as much as he should have on 3rd downs, he only got the ball 3 times inside the 5 yard line last year.
Hes a much more complete player, in terms of pass blocking and pass catching this year.
If he stays healthy he should explode this year.
Prediction:
270 carries, 1650 yards, 15 TDs
35 receptions, 310 yards, 3 TDs
Thats my ball park prediction.
i agree with the exception that i think he will get about 1800-1900 yards.
I am saying that under the assumption that he plays 16 games.
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