How the Minnesota Vikings Are Squandering Their Destiny

Posted: 18th March 2010 by M Holly in NFL
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The Minnesota Vikings acquired a once in a lifetime opportunity when they drafted superstar running back Adrian Peterson in 2007.    AD, or All Day, as he likes to be called, possesses a rare combination of power and speed.  Power-scat back AD, power back Chester Taylor and scat back Mewalde Moore were the number one ranked rushing combo in 2007.  Unfortunately, the Vikings lacked a proven quarterback.   While the addition of quarterback Gus Frerotte greatly improved the Vikings offense in 2008, it masked a problem developing in the rushing sector.  Power back Chester Taylor was misused as a third down back as if he were a scat back. The rushing offense dropped to fifth.   At the start of last year, many, including yours truly, thought that if the Vikings ...

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