Adrian Peterson says he's 'itching' to compete in Friday's game
[size=13pt]Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says he's 'itching' to compete in Friday's exhibition opener[/size]
By Sean Jensen
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Updated: 08/11/2009 10:07:59 PM CDT
MANKATO, Minn. — Vikings coach Brad Childress said Tuesday he hasn't determined who will play for how long in the exhibition opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Friday night....
Re: Adrian Peterson says he's 'itching' to compete in Friday's game
[size=13pt]Peterson eager to strut his new stuff[/size]
How does the league's top rusher improve? Working all offseason on other parts of his game to be an all-around threat.
By CHIP SCOGGINS, Star Tribune
Last update: August 11, 2009 - 11:49 PM
Re: Adrian Peterson says he's 'itching' to compete in Friday's game
"singersp" wrote:
I hope he hasn't slowed any.
It almost seemed like last season he was a tiny bit slower than he was his rookie season.
Re: Adrian Peterson says he's 'itching' to compete in Friday's game
You have to be smart in the preseason. Adrian, CT, and most our front line guys should get a series with both Sage and Tarvaris. It is the first preseason game and lots of evaluating to do. Got to find a line between ready for the season, and banged up. I prefer a fresh Adrian when the bullets start flying for real.
Re: Adrian Peterson says he's 'itching' to compete in Friday's game
"PurpleTide" wrote:
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You have to be smart in the preseason. Adrian, CT, and most our front line guys should get a series with both Sage and Tarvaris. It is the first preseason game and lots of evaluating to do. Got to find a line between ready for the season, and banged up. I prefer a fresh Adrian when the bullets start flying for real.
I tend to agree.
But, sometimes my selfishness takes over and wants to see them play most of the preseason games..
just because I can't wait for the regular season to start.
Grrr..
One more day until kickoff to preseason!!
Re: Adrian Peterson says he's 'itching' to compete in Friday's game
"Formo" wrote:
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"PurpleTide" wrote:
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You have to be smart in the preseason. Adrian, CT, and most our front line guys should get a series with both Sage and Tarvaris. It is the first preseason game and lots of evaluating to do. Got to find a line between ready for the season, and banged up. I prefer a fresh Adrian when the bullets start flying for real.
I tend to agree.
But, sometimes my selfishness takes over and wants to see them play most of the preseason games..
just because I can't wait for the regular season to start.
Grrr..
One more day until kickoff to preseason!!
Preseason is time for young guys to make their name, and play with reckless abandonment.
This recklessness is precisely the reason that AD should be on the sideline.
You can't trust the other guy.
That is why most teams don't let there starters go more than one or two series, less likely to get to those players that have nothing to lose being in the game.
Re: Adrian Peterson says he's 'itching' to compete in Friday's game
Didn't want to start a new thread, but:
[size=13pt]Colts rule 11 players out of preseason opener[/size]
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts have ruled 11 players out of Friday night's preseason opener against Minnesota, including five starters.
Pro Bowl safety Antoine Bethea, cornerback Kelvin Hayden, right tackle Ryan Diem, tight end Dallas Clark and wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez are all on the list.
