PLAYERS:
Adrian Peterson,
Jamarca Sanford,
Leslie Frazier,
Jeremy Shockey
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers
This is probably the face that Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was making when some dumb cop thought he could take him down by jumping on his back.
While some of us are still trying to get over the fact that super star Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is back in action already, Peterson is taking reps. But those reps are not as dangerous as they normally would be. Apparently, coaches have instructed players that full contact drills do not exactly apply to Adrian Peterson.
According to the Star Tribune:
Yes, Peterson’s surgically repaired left knee seems to be nearing full strength again. And technically, he has been cleared to resume football activities in full. But until further notice, the Vikings have hung a giant “Do Not Touch” sign around Peterson’s neck.
“The rules are simple,” safety Jamarca Sanford said. “Do not touch 28. If you touch him, you’re cut.”
Coach Leslie Frazier admits he has had detailed discussions with his defense about handling the star running back w...
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