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How was this presented by Childress? Because to come out and just say "He needs to get better" is just ludicrous when you consider AD is the only reason Childress still has a job.

Lifer: A Special Boy | 02/11/08, 07:10 AM

Wow - I didnt know Childress has such high standards...

whodeyjb | 02/11/08, 07:16 AM

I wonder what Childress is saying to Tavris Jackson

jj730 | 02/11/08, 07:26 AM

Everyone has room for improvement. I'm sure even Walter Payton wasn't the best ever in his rookie year.

If Peterson is out, it's generally a tell that they're passing. If AD can learn to block then the defense is still kept guessing.

Oso on Vacation | 02/11/08, 07:45 AM

Everybody does need to improve. I'm sure if you talked to Brady, LT, Manning,etc. they would have something to work on in the offseason.

jj730 | 02/11/08, 07:59 AM

Don't we all need improvement??

PS Forever | 02/11/08, 08:01 AM

Oso, big bear. Where have you been son? Everyone is asking about you.

El Guapo Returns!! | 02/11/08, 08:14 AM

Adrian Peterson has only played one season in the NFL. Of course he needs to imporve, along with everyone else.

PhantomDave | 02/11/08, 08:23 AM

Well this T&R gets a big DUH. How many other rookies don't need to get better after their first year. I never saw a guy peak in his first year.

Cheezhead: LET BRETT PLAY! | 02/11/08, 08:40 AM

If he says Adrian needs improvement, god help the rest of the team....

Agent0range | 02/11/08, 08:49 AM

Could Brad Childress be better in 2 more years?

pw | 02/11/08, 09:24 AM

Is it possible that the "article" was taken out of text? It wouldn't be the first time. Plus, you want to keep a rookie wanting more, not become satisfied too soon and start demanding a trade to a better team.

Jabril1217 | 02/11/08, 09:55 AM

Maybe he should learn to lower his shoulder more and not take so many hits to the body. He does have things he needs to work on.

buckybadger | 02/11/08, 10:01 AM

Everyone needs improvement at something. No one is perfect. So, the point of this story is...?

J. HOVA: ALL FOR THE LOVE | 02/11/08, 10:06 AM

What the hell is he supposed to say? "No, he doesn't need any improvement. He's perfect in every way."

1Hawkeye1 wants Vida | 02/11/08, 10:24 AM

I think Childress needs a lot of improvement and alot of love.

Bond 007 | 02/11/08, 11:09 AM

Childress needs to stfu and realize that if he wants to win games AD needs to get at least 20 carries. That is an absolute minimum. I've never seen a running back who gets better as the game goes on like that, and if you give him 25 carries, he'll get 150 yards, even if they put 11 in the box. Childress is an idiot who got lucky in the draft. When your line is that good and your RB is that good, you don't ever need to pass the ball. In the last two games, AD got 20 carries combined. Not suprisingly, they lost those two games and missed the playoffs.

All_Irish_All_The_Time | 02/11/08, 11:38 AM

Yeah, he does need improvement on blitz pick up, thats all Childress was talking about... However, as AD showed in the pro bowl that what he really needed was more time to heel up that knee injury, oh, and having a competent QB didn't hurt either.... can't wait to see #28 in '08!

VikingFan | 02/11/08, 12:08 PM

As far as i am concerned he needs to jsut improve in not getting injured. Almost led the league in rushing if not for the injury.

Dolphinatik | 02/11/08, 12:41 PM

Adrian is special. Knew it when he played for OU, know it now. Guy is electrifying. Stay healthy, AP.

Biakaba is Lt. Frank Drebin | 02/11/08, 12:45 PM