Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings

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Vikings | T. Barber says Peterson becoming liability
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:57:16 -0800

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports former NFL RB Tiki Barber said during a radio interview that Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is becoming a liability to his team because of fumbling issues. "You know what? He's becoming a liability for that team. look at that conference championship game. It's all mechanics. It's the same thing I had to learn. You do something one way for so long, you get away with it and you don't think it's a problem. Once you get in the National Football League -- safeties, linebackers, defensive linemen -- they're all taught to strip. If you have any kind of looseness in that football, it's going to come out … Whether it's down here close to your body, up at your chest close to your body, you have to keep it on your body so it can't get knocked away. And then when you go in to contact, cover it with your other hand. It was simple. Most things that cause success are simple," Barber said.

Vikings | Peterson not concerned about fumbling issues
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:51:19 -0800

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he is not concerned about his fumbling issues but plans on working on holding onto the ball better during the offseason. "It's not [anything] that really concerns me at all. It's something I look forward to working on more during the offseason. Especially with my running style, how I run so aggressive. The majority of time guys are hitting at the ball instead of trying to hit me. That's something that I'm just more aware of now and I'll do a better job coming into [next season]," Peterson said.

Vikings | Will investigate Peterson’s fumbling issues
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:10:36 -0800

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said the team will likely conduct an in-depth study of RB Adrian Peterson's fumbling problem to see if there are mechanical changes that can be made with his arm position.

Vikings | Peterson said he will work on fumbling issues
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:18:03 -0800

Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he will be working on his fumbling issues this offseason by trying to hold the ball higher. "With my running style, it will be something I'm thinking about as far as practice keeping the ball high. The way I run the ball kind of gets loose. I have to be more conscious of keeping the ball high when I'm going down. Those are some little things I'll definitely look to correct this offseason," Peterson said.

Vikings | Peterson scores three TDs Sunday
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:48:21 -0800

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had 25 carries for 122 yards with three touchdowns Sunday, Jan. 24.

Vikings | Peterson not disappointed about rushing stats
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:33:22 -0800

Judd Zulgad, of Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he is not disappointed about rushing for 1,383 yards this season because he did other things to help the team out. "I had over 1,300 yards. I don't think that's a disappointment at all. I feel like I've contributed to this offense in so many different ways, not just running the ball. We're heading down the right road. We've got the opportunity to accomplish our goal that we set in training camp,at the end of last season. I don't feel that it's a disappointment as far as a season as an individual. Ultimately, it's not about individual goals. It's not going to get you to where you want to go. It's all about team and that's been my focus," Peterson said.

Vikings | Peterson improves as a receiver
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:06:34 -0800

Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings attempted 101 more passes this season than they did in 2008. As a result, RB Adrian Peterson finished the regular season with 49 fewer carries and 377 fewer rushing yards than in 2008. However, Peterson finished with 43 receptions for 436 yards. He caught just 21 passes for 125 yards last season, and his 43 receptions this year was more than his first two seasons combined (40 receptions). Peterson said, "I have grown tremendously [as a receiver]. Just being more comfortable and running better routes."

Vikings | Seven named to Pro Bowl roster
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:08:03 -0800

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday, Dec. 29, that DE Jared Allen, OG Steve Hutchinson, OT Bryant McKinnie, RB Adrian Peterson and DT Kevin Williams have been named starters for the 2010 NFC Pro Bowl team. WR Sidney Rice and LB Heath Farwell have also been named to the team as reserves.

Vikings | Peterson continues to have fumbling issues
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:18:00 -0800

CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson lost his sixth fumble of the season in Week 16. Peterson has lost 13 fumbles since entering the NFL in 2007, the most of any non-quarterback in the league.

Vikings | Peterson scores twice Week 16
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:17:03 -0800

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had 24 carries for 94 yards with two touchdowns Week 16. He also caught three passes for 43 receiving yards.

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