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They have tried it, but Peterson hasn't looked any more comfortable in it.S197 wrote:Why not compromise and run the pistol instead of shotgun? This would give Peterson his desired running start. I recall the Vikings using some pistol formations but seem to have strayed from it as of late.
Adrian Peterson hates all guns. Loves letters (specifically "I").fiestavike wrote: They have tried it, but Peterson hasn't looked any more comfortable in it.
Perhaps we could try the Wing T?dead_poet wrote: Adrian Peterson hates all guns. Loves letters (specifically "I").
I haven't charted it, but it seemed like they passed more from under center last week. Two thoughts about that. First, the 4-3 seems to pose fewer challenges to this offense than the 3-4. Second, Teddy got smacked A LOT after getting rid of the ball.DK Sweets wrote:Perhaps we could try the Wing T?
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Percentage of carries "stuffed" for zero or fewer yards among RBs with 11.5 or more attempts per-game (Avg: 20.7%).
That just simply shows me how bad the run blocking is and how we struggle to pick up run blitzes just like we struggle to pick up pass blitzesFunkytown wrote:
Pondering Her Percy wrote:Yet he's STILL 4th in the league in rushing yards and 2 of the 3 in front of him still haven't gone on bye. If he's "diminished" or "doesnt have it anymore", than his rushing yards would be MUCH lower than what they are given how bad the run blocking is
That would require some brain activity from turner, sorryNorv Zimmer wrote:Exactly, when asiata or mckinnon are in the opposing defense is expecting pass. When AP is on the field they sell out to stop him.
I wonder why they haven't tried split backs with peterson and asiata/mckinnon. I think they could run some interesting running plays or sweeps outta that formation along with screens to either side while faking a run, or just normal play action.
Boon wrote: That would require some brain activity from turner, sorry
84BreaksAnkles wrote:Ya, He's diminishing.....
Trade him..
...Adrian Peterson Yards After Contact Per Attempt By Year: 2007 3.1, 2008 3.2, 2009 3.0, 2010 3.1, 2011 3.1, 2012 3.9, 2013 3.0, 2015 2.2.
I am one of the main people that has been discouraged by AD and wanting to trade him. Thanks for bring up that stat line, I was unaware that he is on the same kind of pace he was on in 2012. Now, I don't believe he will put up 2000 yards, but I can see how he can still contribute to the team.84BreaksAnkles wrote:Yards through 7 games in 2015..... 633
Yards through 7 games in 2012..... 657
Finished with 2,097.
Let this beast get going.
