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Peterson the Bears' top priority
One man's glory can be an entire group's disgrace. That might have been the ultimate lesson the Bears learned when Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson ran over, through and around them to the tune of 361 combined yards -- 224 rushing, nine receiving and 128 on kickoff returns -- last October. The real embarrassment was the rushing yards, with Peterson breaking touchdown runs of 67, 73 and 35 yards. Not a bad day, considering he carried the ball only 20 times for an 11.2-yard average.
Buy or sell: Adrian Peterson
Buy or sell: Adrian Peterson
thehazean.com — Coming into the 2008 season, Adrian Peterson and LaDainian Tomlinson were going toe-to-toe in the “Who is... the best fantasy prospect in the land?” sweepstakes. And so far this season, both players have met mixed reviews for the most ... (more) Buy or sell: Adrian Peterson
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Black and Blue all over: Peterson and his fumbles
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Bears linebacker Lance Briggs isn't sure what the Bears did to slow down Peterson in the teams' 2007 rematch at the Metrodome, other than to play disciplined defense. In that game, Peterson managed 78 yards on 20 carries. Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times has details. ...

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