Views: 8237
Comments: 44

08:04 AM ET 09.06 | The Vikings may insist no decision will be made on Adrian Peterson until Sunday morning. But what the star running back, who had left knee surgery nine months ago, is able to show in practice this week will go a long way toward influencing that decision. Coach Leslie Frazier cleared Peterson for full contact Wednesday and Thursday, wanting to see how Peterson responds to the contact, both while it's happening and when the day is done. "We're going to try to give him as much as we can," Frazier said. "We've got a few plays designed for him in practice. And we'll see how he responds." ... The official injury report said Peterson was limited at practice.

Adrian Peterson, Getty Images

Comments (44) Add A Comment

September 6, 2012 08:15 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

Factor = His knee ?

Robataille

Total Comments (54455)

September 6, 2012 08:19 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

geez...who cares?

TxHeat

Total Comments (13686)

September 6, 2012 08:26 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

Even with Adrian Peterson, this is a dismal, last-in-their-division team.

Without Adrian Peterson, this is a dismal, last-in-their-division team with a serious shot at the #1 pick.

Debbie Does

Total Comments (20406)

September 6, 2012 08:29 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:26 AM ET 09.06 by Debbie Does

Even with Adrian Peterson, this is a dismal, last-in-their-division team. Without Adrian Peterson, this is a dismal, last-in-their-division team with a serious shot at the #1 pick.

I think that's why they're trying to rush him back....

To keep fans in the seats.

Robataille

Total Comments (54455)

September 6, 2012 08:35 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:19 AM ET 09.06 by TxHeat

geez...who cares?

Vikings fans, the organization, people watching the games, people with him on their fantasy rosters, sponsors, advertisers...

Hoffa The Great

Total Comments (801)

September 6, 2012 08:36 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:29 AM ET 09.06 by Robataille

I think that's why they're trying to rush him back.... To keep fans in the seats.

What are the fans going to do? Might not have hockey. The T-wolves aren't going to do much. The Twins - LOL!! How many more months till ice fishing?

TxHeat

Total Comments (13686)

September 6, 2012 08:39 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:26 AM ET 09.06 by Debbie Does

Even with Adrian Peterson, this is a dismal, last-in-their-division team. Without Adrian Peterson, this is a dismal, last-in-their-division team with a serious shot at the #1 pick.

I'm extremely biased, but the team could surprise a lot of people. The defense was better than people think last season. They struggles late in games because the offense was so inept that they tired out after being on the field all game. If Christian Ponder improves (I now that that's a HUGE "if") and they find a true number one receiver, they could do well. People forget that they had good leads on teams in the first half only to blow the games down the stretch. I'm not saying that they'll be great, by any means, just that they shouldn't be the pushover everyone expects. If they are, Leslie Frazier and Christian Ponder BOTH need to go.

Hoffa The Great

Total Comments (801)

September 6, 2012 08:45 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:19 AM ET 09.06 by TxHeat

geez...who cares?

/end thread

Bandbum003

Snow Shoe , PA

Total Comments (107)

September 6, 2012 08:50 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

Did I hear "ice fishing"?

IceBerj

Cold White North, US

Total Comments (103)

September 6, 2012 08:53 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 08:39 AM ET 09.06 by Hoffa The Great

I'm extremely biased, but the team could surprise a lot of people. The defense was better than people think last season. They struggled late in games because the offense was so inept that they tired out after being on the field all game. If Christian Ponder improves (I know that that's a HUGE "if") and they find a true number one receiver, they could do well. People forget that they had good leads on teams in the first half only to blow the games down the stretch. I'm not saying that they'll be great, by any means, just that they shouldn't be the pushover everyone expects. If they are, Leslie Frazier and Christian Ponder BOTH need to go.

Fixed

Hoffa The Great

Total Comments (801)

September 6, 2012 08:54 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:36 AM ET 09.06 by TxHeat

What are the fans going to do? Might not have hockey. The T-wolves aren't going to do much. The Twins - LOL!! How many more months till ice fishing?

If Rubio and Love stay healthy, the Timberwolves are a playoff team.

Hoffa The Great

Total Comments (801)

Comment #12 has been removed

September 6, 2012 09:01 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

Totally possible he can play, Mendenhall looks like he will play on Sunday, after ACL surgery in January, anything is possible.

Mangler.

Total Comments (11573)

September 6, 2012 09:04 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 08:39 AM ET 09.06 by Hoffa The Great

I'm extremely biased, but the team could surprise a lot of people.

Yeah, maybe, but the key word here is "surprise." It's not expected.

Still, I'd be happy if they "surprise" some teams. It's why they play the games, and it's why we watch. It's a great day for the NFL every time a downtrodden team rises up and makes a statement.

Debbie Does

Total Comments (20406)

September 6, 2012 09:15 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

Get your franchise player completely well before playing him even if it is two or three weeks down the road because there is no playoffs plans in Minnesota this year anyway.

toad

Total Comments (1693)

September 6, 2012 11:04 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:36 AM ET 09.06 by TxHeat

What are the fans going to do? Might not have hockey. The T-wolves aren't going to do much. The Twins - LOL!! How many more months till ice fishing?

LOL up there ? it is probably weeks

Eagles in 2020

Total Comments (3002)

Comment #17 has been removed

September 6, 2012 04:13 PM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:36 AM ET 09.06 by TxHeat

What are the fans going to do? Might not have hockey. The T-wolves aren't going to do much. The Twins - LOL!! How many more months till ice fishing?

Looks like you got it all figured it eh?

Nacho Johnson

Minneapolis, MN

Total Comments (235)

September 6, 2012 04:36 PM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

Vikes have a few things in their favor. First, they're playing a team that may stink even worse than they do. Second, Ponder may very well be the real deal. Third, MJD won't play much. Fourth, Harvin is great. He can score a lot of points in a lot of different ways. Should be interesting.