Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Vikings take Adrian Peterson in Draft

Vikings Vixen breathed a sigh of relief when the Minnesota Vikings selected Adrian Peterson in the first round of the NFL draft. Peterson, drafted 7th overall, could have been taken earlier and I was so worried that the Vikings would make a stupid move and select a Defensive back or something other than an offensive stronghold that we so desperately need. Vikings.com stated that the Vikings were decisive and savvy in their ways draft weekend, trading up to grab a coveted player, Brian Robison, and trading back to land a third-round pick in next year's draft.

I like Adrian Peterson because he has big play potential. He is very competitive and if he can stay healthy, he should be able to contribute to the Vikings offense early in his career. He is 6’2” and listed at 217 pounds and is regarded as one of the best prep running backs to ever come out of Texas. By adding Peterson to the lineup, the Minnesota Vikings have a one-two punch in the backfield. With Peterson and incumbent Chester Taylor, opposing defenses have two tough runners to worry about each week. Now I am not sure the Vikings filled a need (we did just get Taylor!) but at least they didn’t make a stupid move, either.

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