Outshined Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Link An eventful Wednesday at Winter Park included running back Adrian Peterson's name being listed on the injury report. Peterson had limited participation in practice because of a hamstring injury. Peterson carried the ball 29 times for 160 yards against the Colts on Sunday. He also had a team-high four catches for 20 yards. The team doesn't have to list Peterson's status until Friday. Peterson and backup Chester Taylor worked with new starting quarterback Gus Frerotte on handoff exchanges after practice. "You need two running backs in this league," Taylor said. "Any given play, a running back can go down. You've got to have depth at running back. I believe we have that right now." Taylor shared the load with Peterson the first half of last season, but he is the clear backup now. He has nine carries for 37 yards in two games. "Adrian is our starting running back right now, so I'm backing him up with whatever they need me to do," he said. Asked if he's OK with his role, Taylor said: "Nobody is ever OK going from starting to backing up. But I want to win right now. Whatever helps us to win, I'm willing to do." That includes returning kickoffs. Taylor had a 31.0-yard average on three kickoff returns against the Colts. "I haven't done it since I was in Baltimore," he said. "It's just like me being a running back. I got the ball in my hands. Just read the hole." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I got the ball in my hands. Just read the hole." Same advice my father gave me when I was a young teen. Different context, but the same advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeping King Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Same advice my father gave me when I was a young teen. Different context, but the same advice. Umm...why did your father have the balls in his hands while you were reading the hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Bonding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I expect this is nothing but I'm playing Peterson owner - if there was ever a time for a Peterson "ding" to happen - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelman Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 it may be nothing big this week... but he's showing some wear and tear.. and as an owner who has kept Chester Taylor on his roster in hopes that A.D. goes down.. all I can say is... MUuauahahhahahahhaaa......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phenom Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 it may be nothing big this week... but he's showing some wear and tear.. and as an owner who has kept Chester Taylor on his roster in hopes that A.D. goes down.. all I can say is... MUuauahahhahahahhaaa......... it looks to me like your entire rb corps is based on you hoping people go down! that might be the wrost I've seen in a 10 teamer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalking_Eagle Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 it looks to me like your entire rb corps is based on you hoping people go down! that might be the wrost I've seen in a 10 teamer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 it looks to me like your entire rb corps is based on you hoping people go down! that might be the wrost I've seen in a 10 teamer! Yeah. Time for a few trades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelman Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) jeez so many haters.. well im 2-0 with my weak RB corps... sorry I'm not in one of your noob leagues that will let me get any decent Rbs after going WR WR WR Brees Edited September 18, 2008 by michaelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phenom Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 jeez so many haters.. well im 2-0 with my weak RB corps... sorry I'm not in one of your noob leagues that will let me get any decent Rbs after going WR WR WR Brees no but apparently you are in a noob league that let either TO or Wayne fall to the 3rd round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelman Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 OR MAYBE... I used 9th and 12th on Moss and TO.. as 10th and 11th picked Lynch and Portis........2 teams in the 2nd round chose romo and manning, the other guys chose WRS, and a guy chose willis.. and I got FITZGERALD... BRADY goes down.. I traded FITZ + Favre to that Brady owner for his Wayne as his only backup was HASSELBACK who also lost his 3rd and last vet receiver in the same week.. GOLLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 OR MAYBE... I used 9th and 12th on Moss and TO.. as 10th and 11th picked Lynch and Portis........2 teams in the 2nd round chose romo and manning, the other guys chose WRS, and a guy chose willis.. and I got FITZGERALD... BRADY goes down.. I traded FITZ + Favre to that Brady owner for his Wayne as his only backup was HASSELBACK who also lost his 3rd and last vet receiver in the same week.. GOLLY! Wow, you really do play with noobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadman Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm not sure why they don't keep spelling Peterson more with Taylor - I'm not suggesting Peterson isn't worthy of the time - he certainly is, but if he remains an accident waiting to happen with the extra work. I could definitely see Taylor getting plenty of work if the going is tough for AP - which it seems to be with the tough defenses they have faced to date, and more on the way this week. Seems Childress has his mind firmly on keeping his job - first running Peterson exclusively, and now the switch to Frerotte (which I think is necessary). Even tho it was just preseason, Gus looked pretty good to me in reading and delivering the ball - even when rushed. I am really interested to see how he can move the offense - hopefully an occasional accurate throw from him can get them a win or two quickly, and take some of the pressure off the running game from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 jeez so many haters.. well im 2-0 with my weak RB corps... sorry I'm not in one of your noob leagues that will let me get any decent Rbs after going WR WR WR Brees yawn..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 OR MAYBE... I used 9th and 12th on Moss and TO.. as 10th and 11th picked Lynch and Portis........2 teams in the 2nd round chose romo and manning, the other guys chose WRS, and a guy chose willis.. and I got FITZGERALD... BRADY goes down.. I traded FITZ + Favre to that Brady owner for his Wayne as his only backup was HASSELBACK who also lost his 3rd and last vet receiver in the same week.. GOLLY! You're one hungry trout. They didn't even need to bait the hook for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelman Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Adrian Peterson - RB (rank: 1), Minnesota Adrian Peterson (hamstring) was held out of all phases of Vikings practice Thursday. Fantasy Source spin: This is a downgrade for Peterson, who went through a limited workout on Wednesday. Coach Brad Childress strongly indicated that A.P. could be a game-day call for Sunday's 1PM game vs. Carolina: "He didn't participate today so that probably says what it says. DNP. It's a concern. Your legs are your legs. We'll just see how he comes out by the time we get to Sunday." Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Wow, you really do play with noobs. Hee hee!! They're both noobs--one for just joining 2 1/2 wks ago and the other for putting his FF roster in the sig-line (a subtle, but telling sign of a noob)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishPride Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Isn't it kinda weird? Change in QB, AD's hamstring? All in the same week? We heard about QB change and then AD's injury......The last two things I want to hear as far as any fantasy player are......"Turf Toe and Hamstring injury". I think there may be......some collusion going on in Vike's country.....What better way to take the public eye off "Gus" and the QB change, We will Just rest AD and mention hamstring...enough said! But I hope for all you AD owners the injury isn't that serious. I think its a smoke screen..."Disclaimer, My Opinion"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishPride Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hee hee!! They're both noobs--one for just joining 2 1/2 wks ago and the other for putting his FF roster in the sig-line (a subtle, but telling sign of a noob)!! I think my feeling, yes the last one I have......is hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Isn't it kinda weird? Change in QB, AD's hamstring? All in the same week? We heard about QB change and then AD's injury......The last two things I want to hear as far as any fantasy player are......"Turf Toe and Hamstring injury". I think there may be......some collusion going on in Vike's country.....What better way to take the public eye off "Gus" and the QB change, We will Just rest AD and mention hamstring...enough said! But I hope for all you AD owners the injury isn't that serious. I think its a smoke screen..."Disclaimer, My Opinion"! He limped off the field last week and the announcers noted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Childress is just trying to throw out as many excuses for losing as possible without mentioning his poopyty coaching and play calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The Vikings need a win this week, and they face a very tough opponent in Carolina. Childress needs a win this week even more so than the team, which is why he abruptly pulled the plug on the Tarvaris experiment only 2 weeks into the season. I'm sure Chilly got the hotline phone call from Ziggy telling him to win or pack his bags. Being desparate for a win means Childress is going to give Peterson the ball a lot this week. He is resting him up now in order to milk him for as much Sunday production as possible. That's not necessarily the best for Peterson's long-term health, but it will buy Childress another week and it will keep us FFers happy. All just my humble opinion of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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