Adrian Peterson reportedly could need surgery

[iceberg]

The guy gained 1,900 yards his freshman year and played in 13 games. What did he miss?

nothing. he's perfect and not a problem. trade all we have to get him.

look jimmy, i'm not about to get dragged into the sea of stupidity and get into a durability argument on peterson. i'd just as soon take russia quick in RISK and try to hold onto it turn after turn - it would be less frustrating.

he's an injury risk with incredible talent that some will take the risk on. i would not. but don't drag me into an "OH YEA" argument over whether or not he's injury prone.

he is. over and out.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

Adrian Peterson will be a serviceable back in this league for maybe 3-5 years, then disappear just as fast his over-hyped ace arrived. He's INJURY PRON, how much MORE evidence do ppl need to see it for what it is?

Seems like 3 INCOMPLETE years at OU would send up enough red flags. Him coming out early was influenced 110% on his fears that his next injury at OU would end any shot he had at sniffing anything above the 3rd round in 08's draft.

"AD" = where he spends 50% of his time... the bench.

...so says the man with a Texas Longhorn symbol in his signature. But, yeah, I'm sure your opinion is completely unbiased.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

No question Peterson is a stud. He always owned UT.

Ummm, you might wanna check your facts there Cheese Stick?

 

[iceberg]

...so says the man with a Texas Longhorn symbol in his signature. But, yeah, I'm sure your opinion is completely unbiased.

i'm a longhorn fan too. but AP is one hell of a back - when healthy.
i loved the roy williams pick and have 6 of his jerseys - damn the bias - full speed ahead!
i think a. ross is overrated like much of the texas secondary
i like blalock as a very talented G

when it comes to the cowboys, i don't care where they come from, just get good ones here and let's go.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

Ummm, you might wanna check your facts there Cheese Stick?

I just did..

Peterson vs. Texas:

2004: 225 yards
2005: 3 carries for 10 yards (injured)
2006: 119 yards

 

[jimmy40]

nothing. he's perfect and not a problem. trade all we have to get him.

look jimmy, i'm not about to get dragged into the sea of stupidity and get into a durability argument on peterson. i'd just as soon take russia quick in RISK and try to hold onto it turn after turn - it would be less frustrating.

he's an injury risk with incredible talent that some will take the risk on. i would not. but don't drag me into an "OH YEA" argument over whether or not he's injury prone.

he is. over and out.

I didn't ask you to get into any argument, I asked how much time he missed his freshman year. I don't remember him missing any time that year.

 

[jimmy40]

I just did..

Peterson vs. Texas:

2004: 225 yards
2005: 3 carries for 10 yards (injured)
2006: 119 yards

Every Longhorn fan including myself hated to see Peterson touch the ball and any that say different are either lying or just stupid.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

I just did..

Peterson vs. Texas:

2004: 225 yards
2005: 3 carries for 10 yards (injured)
2006: 119 yards

Yup, year 1 he "owned" us in a devastating 13-0 loss for Texas.

The next two years, uhhhh, not so much.

Sorry, but the guy is a potential great back, with even greater potential, not to mention, track record, to be a great waste of a high DP.

 

[jackrussell]

dude, i hang out at nightclubs till the early morning hours also. part of what i do to promote local music and try to help out. am i a bad evil guy now?

Is that one of them rhetorical questions?

 

[Doomsday101]

I'm no more concerned about Peterson injury than any other player in this draft. Landry for LSU missed an entire season so what the guy is an excellent player and so is Peterson. At OU the guy carried the load and did a great job doing so and would get stronger as the game wore on. He has good speed and is a strong runner.

 

[adamknite]

nothing. he's perfect and not a problem. trade all we have to get him.

look jimmy, i'm not about to get dragged into the sea of stupidity and get into a durability argument on peterson. i'd just as soon take russia quick in RISK and try to hold onto it turn after turn - it would be less frustrating.

he's an injury risk with incredible talent that some will take the risk on. i would not. but don't drag me into an "OH YEA" argument over whether or not he's injury prone.

he is. over and out.

I don't know, trying defend Asia/Russia in RISK at the beginning of the game is terrible, you make your turn (hooray I've got all these extra men on my next turn) then the other 5 players proceed to solely focus on you on all of their turns, not bothering with anybody else. I hate RISK.....

 

[Doomsday101]

dude, i hang out at nightclubs till the early morning hours also. part of what i do to promote local music and try to help out. am i a bad evil guy now? well, i know some will say so, but i don't think it's simply because on a friday or saturday i may stay till closing time... : )

Where did I say Davis was an evil guy? As for you hanging out I assume your there for business. I will say there is more trouble on the streets in the early morning hours than any other time as patrons are leaving the clubs under the influence and getting into altercations that lead to things like what happened to Davis. I would suggest to Davis if he used a bit of common sense he could vastly reduce his so called bad luck. Believe it or many of can go a life time without ever being shot.

 

[iceberg]

Is that one of them rhetorical questions?

nah, i was thinking of you when i said "some would say so". : )

it's all good jack, hope things are good on your end.

 

[iceberg]

I don't know, trying defend Asia/Russia in RISK at the beginning of the game is terrible, you make your turn (hooray I've got all these extra men on my next turn) then the other 5 players proceed to solely focus on you on all of their turns, not bothering with anybody else. I hate RISK.....

yea, it would suck to have to do that. so would trying to tell someone who's got it bad for peterson that peterson is an injury risk, period.

Despite injury problems in his three seasons at Oklahoma (dislocated left shoulder, right high ankle sprain, broken right clavicle), Peterson became the first player in school history to eclipse 3,000 rushing yards in two seasons. He ranks second in school history with 747 rushing attempts (sixth in Big Twelve Conference annals), third with 4,045 rushing yards (fifth in conference history) and fourth with 41 touchdowns rushing. His 4,401 all-purpose yards are third on Oklahoma's all-time record list.

so he did have issues in every season at OU. i'm not saying he didn't produce when he was on the field, i'm saying 3 years, 3 injuries is pretty suspect to me. overlook at your own risk.

and for RISK - i take australia at all costs and build out. : )

 

[adamknite]

yea, it would suck to have to do that. so would trying to tell someone who's got it bad for peterson that peterson is an injury risk, period.

Despite injury problems in his three seasons at Oklahoma (dislocated left shoulder, right high ankle sprain, broken right clavicle), Peterson became the first player in school history to eclipse 3,000 rushing yards in two seasons. He ranks second in school history with 747 rushing attempts (sixth in Big Twelve Conference annals), third with 4,045 rushing yards (fifth in conference history) and fourth with 41 touchdowns rushing. His 4,401 all-purpose yards are third on Oklahoma's all-time record list.

so he did have issues in every season at OU. i'm not saying he didn't produce when he was on the field, i'm saying 3 years, 3 injuries is pretty suspect to me. overlook at your own risk.

and for RISK - i take australia at all costs and build out. : )

I like Peterson, but I'm worried about his durabillity too. So I agree with you.

I don't take australia till the very end. I prefer to let somebody else focus on taking it and pin them in there. Nowhere to go except into my barricade. South America is usually what I try and get first, however I suck at RISK, I'm telling you I have the worst luck at games that involve dice rolling, tha's why I don't play yahtzee very often either. Losing 15 people attacking a territory defended by only 3 is a comman occurance for me.

 

[Danny White]

So even if he did re-injure his collarbone in the Fiesta Bowl, it's had almost 4 months to heal, and by the time training camp opens up, it'll be more like 6 or 7 months.

This is a smokescreen of the highest order. I only hope it causes him to drop into the range where we can pounce!

 

[Doomsday]

How many great RBs have won Super Bowls in recent years? 01 was the last year that a RB having a great season won the Super Bowl. My point being that Dallas will have a very good running game with the current roster and improved Oline play. There are a lot more pressing needs, so why trade up for a RB?

 

[joseephuss]

Adrian Peterson will be a serviceable back in this league for maybe 3-5 years, then disappear just as fast his over-hyped ace arrived. He's INJURY PRON, how much MORE evidence do ppl need to see it for what it is?

Seems like 3 INCOMPLETE years at OU would send up enough red flags. Him coming out early was influenced 110% on his fears that his next injury at OU would end any shot he had at sniffing anything above the 3rd round in 08's draft.

"AD" = where he spends 50% of his time... the bench.

Him coming out early was influenced 111% on his desire to play in the NFL.

He always planned on leaving early and could not wait until he was eligible to join the NFL. Had the Maurice Clarett case changed NFL requirements, it is possible that Peterson would already be in the NFL.

 

[eduncan22]

It's official... he'll be drafted with the #2 pick by the Lions.

<sarcasm>

quick..lets trade Julius....

</sarcasm>

 

[Cbz40]

NFL DRAFT NOTES

Peterson reinjured collarbone at bowl

By CHAREAN WILLIAMS
Star-Telegram Staff Writer


NEW YORKOklahoma running back Adrian Peterson admitted Thursday that he reinjured his collarbone during the Fiesta Bowl. But he said he will not miss any off-season work.


"It's going to fully heal, and I'm going to be ready for minicamp," Peterson said. "I won't miss anything at all."


SI.com broke the news Thursday morning. Ben Dogra, Peterson's agent, told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that the team that drafts Peterson will determine if he needs a metal plate inserted into the collarbone to stabilize it.


At the NFL's annual draft luncheon, Peterson said he doesn't expect to have surgery. He would miss 4-6 weeks of off-season workouts if he does.
Peterson broke his collarbone Oct. 14 against Iowa State. He returned for the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State on Jan. 1. NFL medical personnel examined his collarbone at the NFL Scouting Combine in February, and Peterson returned to Indianapolis for a medical follow-up March 30-31.


"Everything came back looking good," Peterson said. "In the process, no red flags were raised at all. It was something that they look for to be healed shortly."


Peterson still is expected to be drafted in the top 10 on Saturday. He could go as high as third to the Cleveland Browns, and he is not expected to fall below the Houston Texans at No. 10.


Concussions are a concern
The NFL could implement neuropsychological testing of all of its players by the start of the 2007 season. Commissioner Roger Goodell told sports editors that the league is concerned about concussions and is discussing ways to prevent them.


The league's medical committee has suggested the mandatory neuropsychological testing as well as forcing players to properly snap their chin straps.


"We want to ensure that players are as safe as possible," Goodell said.


International games
The NFL wants to take its game internationally in a big way. Roger Goodell said that could mean adding a 17th game to the schedule and/or playing a Super Bowl outside the U.S.


During his meeting with sports editors, Goodell said the league has had internal discussions about playing a Super Bowl in London, Toronto or Mexico City, though not before 2012. The league also could add an extra game to the regular season, cutting the preseason to three games, to allow for more international games.


The Arizona Cardinals gave up a home game in 2005 to host the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City, and the Miami Dolphins will do the same when they host the New York Giants in London on Oct. 28.


A 17th game, which would need approval of the Players Association, would allow every team to host at least eight home games every year.


Tech star rankled
Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson still is ranked as the top prospect on draft boards despite his admission that he has used marijuana. Pro Football Weekly recently reported that Johnson, Clemson defensive end Gaines Adams and Louisville defensive tackle Amobi Okoye admitted to marijuana use during standard interviews at the NFL Scouting Combine.


The interviews are conducted with every player and available for review by all 32 teams. They are not supposed to be made public.
"It was a little disturbing with that being confidential information," Johnson said. "It wasn't anything that scared me with the teams. They already knew. They already had the interviews. But it was a little disturbing that it came out."


Johnson warned that the leak could prevent future prospects from being so forthright.