AD will not win the rushing title

by montana vikes fan on Nov 22, 2009 5:40 PM CST Comment 29 comments

As much as I would like AD to win it this year I do not see it. Not because he is not good enough but because our team is just to good and balanced. I know he will not mind and I sure do not mind that he will not win it because we are likely to win much more important things this year. Division, NFC....SB. It is awsome to have a team that can attack at so many different areas.

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It all depends...

Are teams going to continue to stack the line or will they drop back, since AP hasn’t looked “good” lately (sarcasm, FYI).

If they finally decide to drop back into coverage, we may see AP start to put up some big numbers again and regain the lead

by mjmrad on Nov 22, 2009 5:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Chris Johnson

He has about 100 yard lead on him and they play Monday night. It would be really hard to catch him without an injury. I have no problem with him not getting it. Sitting him in the fourth quarter makes a lot of sense to me, it a long season and the end is the only part that counts.

it is better to be thought of as dumb then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Ben Franklin

by montana vikes fan on Nov 22, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

but I could still see AP getting some 200+ yd games, especially against Chicago

by mjmrad on Nov 22, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would really enjoy that!

But at the same time if we can get up by 4 td’s and sit him I can take a whole lot of satisfaction in that as well!

it is better to be thought of as dumb then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Ben Franklin

by montana vikes fan on Nov 22, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Totally agree with that

We have an inevitable postseason matchup with Dallas/Arizona and then New Orleans to prepare for…

by mjmrad on Nov 22, 2009 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by BHoek on Nov 23, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm fine with this

That said, there are still several games left to play. Who knows?

by medicineball on Nov 22, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It's still up for grabs.

But if he doesn’t get it a ring should make up for it!

Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?

by UnBannedVikingholic on Nov 22, 2009 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure AD

would take a Super Bowl over a rushing title any day

From the only TRUE North division

by thewild_viking_twins on Nov 22, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Who Wouldn't?

T.O. O yeah of course!

Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?

by UnBannedVikingholic on Nov 22, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't count him out just yet.

AP can get yardage in bunches. I’ll admit it doesn’t look like he will at the moment. 6 games to go, he could still get it. If he’s a couple of hundred yards behind with 2 games to play I’ll concede it then. 6 games is alot .

by iowaron on Nov 23, 2009 2:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Taylor playing too much in the 4th Qtr.

for an AD rushing title. Peterson gets better late in games, when we have big leads and we’re not playing him as much. Then, even when he’s in, Favre is so good late in games that Peterson still doesn’t get the ball as often late.

by ChemErik on Nov 23, 2009 9:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

stick to the formula...

25 passes for Favre and 20-something runs for AD…
Keep them both ‘fresh’ for our playoff run.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Nov 23, 2009 9:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+10

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!

by DCPurple on Nov 23, 2009 7:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Its nice for AD

It would be nice to see him get it but staying healthy is more important. I like to see them run Chester a few more times earlier in the game. He runs hard up the gut and he can get some nice solid runs in his own right. Having them both in the back field at the same time is a good idea. Teams key on AD so much that CT can get some yardage also. He may not be the take it to the house threat that AD is but he can get you 4,5,6, yards a pop right down their throat.

by iowaron on Nov 24, 2009 3:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Honestly if the Vikings get a W I don’t care if AP gets 20 yards or 200. Resting our starters when we can is prudent and more important to the only goal that matters (S.B.)

by zebano on Nov 23, 2009 10:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ap good for the long haul

Ap knows as well as anybody that Running backs ( especially hard running ones) get worn out and their careers go down the drain if overused. He had 363 carries last year and is on track to carry 328 times this year not including playoff games. Running backs go downhill after 30 years old. AP is 24 years old. His value will remain high only if he keeps his carries down. Plus his stock rises if he is a good teammate putting team victories over individual glory.
Nothing I’ve ever read says this guy isn’t a Great teammate.
Lets just keep doing what were doing and Win.

by lifelongvike on Nov 23, 2009 10:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Can I get an Amen

by iowaron on Nov 24, 2009 3:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, you can.

"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

by cryhavoc on Nov 24, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is that one of Aaron Rodger’s hats?

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Nov 24, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the pope stole aaron rodgers hat? how unpope like.

by iseepurplepeople on Nov 24, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It should be noted that...

In 2008, AD had 10 td’s….so far in 2009 he has 11 td’s

Also in 2008, AD had a 4.8 yards per run….so far in 2009 he has 4.9 yards per run

So he is having better production with less carries

by Loki The Viking God on Nov 23, 2009 11:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely- Good point

by lifelongvike on Nov 23, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If that means him still being pretty fresh for playoffs — which is what I think him having better production on fewer carries indicates — then that is a tradeoff I think we’ll all willingly take (including him … especially him).

by puddnhead on Nov 23, 2009 1:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I know he will not mind and I sure do not mind that he will not win it because we are likely to win much more important things this year. Division, NFC....SB. It is awsome to have a team that can attack at so many different areas.

You said it best with that.
It’s okay if AD doesn’t get the rushing title. It’s the SB we want, and that’s a “Team Accomplishment”. All these rushing titles and MVP’s are nice to get, bet they’re individual accomplishments. The only individual accomplishment I care about is the SB-MVP. :)

Go Vikes, Mission Miami.

by chaosg on Nov 23, 2009 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs