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Per Rotoworld

 

 

The Vikings are optimistic that RB Adrian Peterson (torn LCL) could return to practice early next week.

 

Peterson's right knee was sore on Monday, but had good range of motion and minor swelling. "He's very lucky that this is all he has," said Vikings trainer Eric Sugarman said. "He's going to be fine." Peterson, who has been ruled out for Week 11, will immediately begin a rehabilitation program and will likely will wear a knee brace.

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Second later....Rotoworld posts this....

 

 

Though reports suggest Vikings RB Adrian Peterson could be back in the lineup by Week 12, there are those who believe he should be shut down for the season.

 

Noted orthopedic specialist Dr. Johnny Benjamin, who has not examined Peterson, said six weeks is a more realistic time frame for Peterson to be out. "Saying it's a Grade 2-plus (tear) is the doctors trying to give coach (Brad) Childress and all the Viking faithful some hope," said Dr. Benjamin. Six weeks would mean Peterson would be out through Week 16, beyond the conclusion of most fantasy seasons.

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Highlights from the referenced article on AP include:

 

 

"It's not realistic," said Dr. Johnny Benjamin, the chief of orthopedics at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, Fla. "Saying it's a Grade 2-plus (tear) is the doctors trying to give coach (Brad) Childress and all the Viking faithful some hope.

 

"But it's a torn ligament, and a torn ligament is going to take six weeks to heal. And that's for someone like a doctor or news writer, who doesn't go out there and make cuts like Adrian Peterson obviously does."

 

Benjamin said Peterson could return this season - the Vikings have seven games left - but he said the risk isn't worth taking.

"If you're looking out for that young man's career, you'd shut him down," said Benjamin, who works with the Los Angeles Dodgers during spring training and has worked with, among others, former Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper and Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson. "But if coach Childress is looking for his job security, then you're trying to figure out a way to get him back on the field.

 

"If treated properly, Adrian Peterson will be the beast he's always been," Benjamin said. "But if treated improperly, this could be a nagging injury and impact his career, and he may never be the same. He is maybe the best rookie ever. Why would you take a chance on his career by bringing him back too early?"

 

Benjamin said an LCL tear can heal if "given the proper time," but he added that there are no exercises or magic elixirs to expedite the process.

"You don't want to stress it," Benjamin said. "Let it quiet down. Get it nice and strong and tight again."

 

There is another challenge, Benjamin said: Even if Peterson's knee heals, his fitness could suffer because his workout options would be limited.

 

"He may be able to swim and ride a bike and do Pilates," Benjamin said, "but football has that added dimension, and that's contact."

Benjamin pointed to players who miss a significant chunk of training camp but keep working out. "It's not the same," Benjamin said. "You got to get back in football shape."

 

With 1,081 yards, Peterson leads the NFL in rushing, and he's still on pace to break Eric Dickerson's rookie record of 1,808. But Benjamin said that shouldn't matter.

 

"Why push him for a rookie record?" Benjamin said. "Part of the issue with professional sports is, there are a lot of things that come into play, and it usually relates to dollars and cents. If I was Adrian's uncle, there would be no way I would advise him (to play)." - End Story.

 

 

As much as I need AP back, I hope the Vikings do the right thing and shut him down for the season.

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Noted orthopedic specialist Dr. Johnny Benjamin, who has not examined Peterson...

 

I'm sure this guy knows plenty about LCL injuries, but the time frame on the table is from doctors who have actually looked at AP's knee. I agree that AP should not be brought back until he's ready, but this guy could simply be looking for a little media exposure.

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I'm sure this guy knows plenty about LCL injuries, but the time frame on the table is from doctors who have actually looked at AP's knee. I agree that AP should not be brought back until he's ready, but this guy could simply be looking for a little media exposure.

 

I agree, and I think the Vikings will do the right thing. Even if you want to look at it from a business standpoint, Peterson's drawing power over the long term far exceeds any short term benefit from getting him back on the field and risking injury. Also, even if Chidress feels like he has to play Peterson to save his job, you would have to think that when it comes to a player of this magnitude, Wilf will be directly involved in the decision making process.

 

I'm with everyone else though. I have Peterson on three of my four teams, and I'd rather see all three of them tank than see a special talent like Peterson compromise his career in any way, shape, or form.

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