The fact that he came off that type of injury to win MVP the following year and rush for over 2000 yards is incredible. I used to love watching him tear up defences, an absolute beast. Shame he never won a ring.
I put some 2012 Vikings games up on my channel. Epic sh_t. Thought Id never see a 2K season from a powerback ever again but; 2020 Derrick Henry happened. He had a pass game and QB, 8 YPA from Tannehil and the boys... A.P. had Christian ponder putrid 6.4 YPA. SO AP got 2K against defenses that ONLY had to watch him.
Yeah I don’t know which is more impressive, what AP did coming back from devastating injury like that or being an Iron Man like Jim Brown who played 9 years without ever missing a game and being the best player in football.
@gr5382 eh depending on the team I would take different RB, the best running backs aren't significantly better then others. they aren't like QBs where better ones will make you win Superbowl's (both Barry Sanders and Adrian Peterson didn't win rings) for example Philip Rivers, and tom brady where two great QBs, one was significantly better and would completely change the chances of getting a ring. having Adrian Peterson vs Barry Sanders wouldn't effect your chances of getting a ring.
I’m still mad about 9 yards short 😢 thank you for making the Vikings fun to watch no matter how bad we were in the decade you were here. It’s amazing to think what could’ve been if he didn’t have so many injuries.
I tore my ACL playing HS football the year after AP tore his. Seeing him comeback in the fashion that he did, gave 16 year old me motivation and hope to hit rehab as hard as possible and make a strong comeback. 11 years later and my knee is strong as ever! Thanks AP!
I watched every single game of his career from his last year at Oklahoma to his final year in Purple. I've personally met the man and shaken his hand. I watched him break records and become the greatest of his time. Believe me, I know EXACTLY how good this man was. It needs to be known that in his 2012 season, he ran for 1,313 yards in the final 8 games of the season.
@@sethmaki1333 It was sad that years when they barely made the playoffs because you knew they had no chance but you still rooted for them because of him, I can't remember who their quarterback was but he was so bad and Adrian had like 30 carries in that game, it was their only shot to win.
I don’t think his career was derailed by injuries, I think the injuries are a product of how good he was. He was a workhorse back for a team that for much of his career, didn’t have a quarterback, and in this era it is impossible to avoid injuries in that position. He was the whole offense. I would still pick him over any other running back though, he was incredible.
I remember watching this dude during his mvp season and it was genuinely incredible. It wasn’t ‘if’ AP was gonna bust a big run, it was when. Dude dragged a team with Christian Ponder as the QB to the playoffs 😭😭
He actually broke Eric Dickersons single season rushing record, but his long run near the end of the game against the Packers was called back due to an offensive penalty. I wish this legend won a ring. Peterson, Moss, Marino and Barry are a couple of the saddest endings because they never won a ring.
@@AlanWatts33 yes I do but there’s been multiple “Holts” that have played in the nfl.. and you never specified which one and Adrian Peterson never played with Tory Holt nor was Tory Holt on his team..
I always really appreciate you guys bringing up the early childhood and the emphasis on “finding an outlet” as a result of trauma. It gives a very important perspective that most fans don’t think of.
@@VictusG Compare their playoff stats and let me know when AP wins SB MVP. If TD didn't get injured he would have been the best ever. He was AP on steroids.
@@VictusG TD rushed for like 600 yards and 8 TD in one playoff run. Including 165 yards and 2 TD in the superbowl against the Packers defence with legend White leading the defence.
Adrian Peterson will always be one of my top favorite professional football players. Literally one of the only athletes that I have watched the highlights of their career. He did use to have an issue with ball security but was able to be self aware and improve immeasurably. It is not the fall that defines oneself, but the ensuing rise that one imbues within themselves.
Hardest hitting RB I can ever remember. Dude fought for the extra yard. His comeback from injury was truly amazing - wish he had gotten a SB appearance - he deserved it.
He was still a serviceable rb after multiple knee surgeries in his mid 30’s. Even scoring a 90 yd td against the eagles. I think that says it all tbh. AP is one of the greatest genetic freaks in NFL history. He ran with an anger you don’t see in modern rbs.
As a Bears fan, I have a deep appreciation for what this man could do on any given Sunday. He tore good Chicago defenses apart. One of the best linebacking cores of his generation in the North and he made them look like amateurs.
That rookie game against them is crazy. Thats one of the best defenses ever. That was the superbowl year for them I believe. I'm a colts fan, so I think that's our superbowl win. AP also cooked the legion of Boom. The dude could cook anyone at anytime though. One of 3 rbs imo that could pull that off.
He won't be, too many voters will hold his discipline of his child against him. He will get in, but there will be enough that don't want him to have the title of first ballot HOFer.
@@jamesjvis6823 Also if it’s true all he did was hit his child with a wooden switch that’s not child abuse. That’s just a form of discipline that black people do it’s never. really been regarded as bad but i see why people ran with it because he was a superstar
@@ADollarMight he was criminally charged and the child showed physical evidence of the abuse that occurred. He pled no contest so the charge would be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.
As a Washington fan it was truly an honor to have him suit up for us and ball. Him reaching his 100th rushing touchdown with us is something I won’t forget.
Adrian Peterson is the best running back I’ve ever seen in my life and he’s the reason I played football from little leagues to high school. He’s truly the 🐐 in my eyes. His acceleration in college is unmatched even until this day for someone his size
As a Packer fan he was my favorite RB ever since he came into the league. Dude was a beast. 6'2 220lbs and runs a 4.4. This dude literally carried that 2012 Vikings team to the playoffs
Our QB Christian Ponder couldn't throw the football. Peterson was 99.5% of the Offense and we had a solid D. Remember some games where Ponder would throw for like 30 yards... AP dished out 200 every game.
I'm a Packer fan. Trust me when I say that I use to dread watching the 2 matchups with the Vikings each season during Peterson's prime. Because everybody knew he was going to be a handful. He was fun to watch though.
As a lifelong OU fan and Minnesota fan. AP was absolutely fantastic to watch all those years. I know he’ll probably never see these words but WE the fans appreciate all that was left on the field each and every game.
I've never seen anyone run as hard as AP, still to this day. Greatest running back of all time in my book. He may not have the best stats, but he just ran with passion every time he touched the ball. Unbelievable to watch this dude run the ball
@Mo Bomba two different styled runners, Barry was quick, agile.. where as AP had those characteristics as well, but would also run you over in a heartbeat. He was so physically strong, and powerful. Perfect combination of strength, speed, and agility.
Huge Vikings fan here. Loved watching this dude play. He was literally electrifying! HoF bound. He couldn't catch a pass to save his life, but he was the epitome of a workhorse back. Dude literally carried the franchise on his back pretty much the whole time he was with the Vikings. The only season he wasn't totally relied on was '09 with Favre.
People like you that use the word "literally" when it didn't literally happen are among the most annoying people in existence. He wasn't LITERALLY electrifying. Just say "he was electrifying" and stop butchering the English language. He also didn't literally carry the team on his back. How did you manage to literally use the word "literally" twice in the same comment incorrectly?
@@puppethoundill translate. People born after 2010 must have not seen the AP’s greatness. Us 90’s babies did see AP play and he is one of the greatest. Search up “lesean mccoy crazy work”. Its the way lesean mccoy said “crazy work”.
Fun Fact: When Adrian Peterson set a single-game rushing record with 296 yards in his rookie season, he only had 43 yards at the half. He put up 253 yards in two quarters of football.
@@darrellvice2010 I remember him getting horse collared pretty bad to avoid him getting more in that game too. That wasn't a bad San Diego defense at that time either rush defense wise. That and the Chicago game that year really opened peoples eyes.
I really got into watching everyone and the dynamics of the game in the early 2000s. Not just following "my team." I got to watch every year of AD, and I had never seen someone run so violently so consistently with that type of athleticism live. So when the video says he played angrier than everyone else on the field. I'm like absolutely. It reminded me of old videos of Bo Jackson with the speed, size, power, and mostly mindset of I'm running around you, jumping over you, or if you're still there, straight through you on the way to the endzone.
As a Vikings fan born and raised in MN it was great to see him play with us for so long. His skill and determination, especially after the injury season was a sight to see. It was a shame that many of his prime years were wasted with such poor coaching but at least he got that one great one with Favre.
As a canadian i was blessed with a choice of choosing my favourite nfl team without bias, when i started watching football at the age of nine my choice was made for me watching Adrian peterson torch teams as a 3rd year back. Thank you for all youve done for the vikings and giving us an opportunity to cheer for your greatness.
he isnt even close to top 3 all time. Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, OJ Simpson, Marshall Faulk, Thurman Thomas, Emmitt Smith were all better, hell Chris Johnson was arguably better.
As a Texas fan I was always worried when he touched the ball…then he got to the pros and was already a big fan of his…and got even more worried when he touched the ball fearing injuries… But this man is resilient if anything. I stopped paying attention to football for a long time but seeing that he kept playing til only a few years ago makes me really happy. Truly an all time great 💪
Too me of my generation of being born in 1989. This is the greatest running back I ever seen play football. Many can debate, and I'm not here to argue. If you combine brute strength with physical condition, speed and quickness and some agility. Adrian Peterson was the Terminator of football. The best RB I ever saw play.
Adrian Peterson still and will ever be my favorite football. He made the Minnesota Vikings my favorite team and he dead ass introduce me to football in 2008.
Hes the best running back ive ever seen, I know they talk about jim brown but ive never seen a power runner with that type of speed and trucking skills, he literally put his teams on his back, without petterson vikings would've never gotten to the nfc championship game in 2009, plus breaking the single game yards in his rookie season, first ballot hall of famer
As an OU fan I am such a fan of AD. I was at the Boise state game, which was his final college game ever. Because of Boise’s heroics at the end it’s forgotten what he did on the overtime possession right before that. I thought I’d witnessed the greatest end to a college career ever. Then… we’ll we know what happened next. I don’t want to talk about it lol. Either way. We knew he was different and he proved it every game.
I feel like Adrian Peeterson is like Derrick Rose, he is a person everybody loves. I think he will definitely be a hall of famer. Btw Non-stop sports da GOAT.
Never knew about AP's bro. Damn. It all makes sense now. How he was so determined and aggressive in running. He and Barry hold the top spots in my book. Dickerson is just a record holder. Watching AP run and Barry run... it was mesmerizing.
I watched him play in Palestine. I'll never forget, my buddy told me there's a kid running 300 yards a game so we went to watch. I knew immediately I was watching a future HOFr. AD was a monster.
We love All Day here in MN, he always has a home up here. I hope he retires soon so we can retire this man's number. He was more than special! Hope you're doing well bro!
AP and Barry are my co-GOATs. Absolute monsters. They might not have had the objective best RB careers, but every time they suited up there was no doubt they were the best player on the field.
I feel the same. People can get hung up on total career stats all they want, but the question that really matters is who would you choose to be your all-time RB if you were building a team. Barry and AP should two of your top 3-4 candidates.
I haven't watched the video yet but he was awesome. He ran for 296 yards in a game and had his longest run at age 33. He was something special and I loved to watch him run in the open field.
Ever been to a Steelers game in Pittsburgh? I watched AD with my brother as the only 2 Vikings fans in our section...when he trucked William Gay, the crowd at Heinz Field let out a collective whoa..and then went silent. I could hear Adrian scream after the play ended...shivers...
I am Vikings fan and a big Adrian Peterson fan... It is sad to have seen a legend fade away as he has... But the memories and the highlights, especially, remain...
yeah he was so dominant that it’s hard to think he’ll ever be forgotten. Anyone who watched him run in his prime can agree, this dude was born to run the football. A top 7 RB of all time in my opinion
Barry Sanders and Adrian Peterson are the greatest RBs I have ever watched in my lifetime...I've been a colts fan ever since faulk joined the league and I've never seen any RBs better than these two
watching the vikings has and will never be the same without him. there was just an excitement about watching him that i feel will never be matched. he will always be my favorite player.
Man had a long career and NEVER shied away from contact. He charged into and through guys. Just incredible talent and strength especially considering what he had to go through.
That injury is the reason why he had a historic 2000 yd performance the next season. It made him work his ass off, focus, strenghten, train, endure, & develop an untamable fire & major appetite for success.
I tore my acl in high school. After watching AP tear his and come back it motivated me to come back stronger. My first game back I got hit and was paralyzed. Thanks AP
Growing up a MN sports fan, this guy was a legend. He would get swarmed at Vikings training camp for autographs. In those days, I would wait around after practice for hours on the off chance he might come out and sign. Happy to say I got it a couple times and was also able to get my little brother one.
Adrian Peterson was the most unbelievable player I ever watched in his prime. I bought the nfl Sunday ticket for years just for him. He was incredible.
The Vikings have twice been gifted in the draft with dudes that should have been off the board, and became absolute legends. Moss is the more egregious but AP is one of the best to do it at RB too.
The best he was the reason I wanted to play. Even though my football life didn't turn out good. It still was great growing up watching him. He was amazing to watch. I had cancer so me playing football never was gonna end well.
The fact that he came off that type of injury to win MVP the following year and rush for over 2000 yards is incredible. I used to love watching him tear up defences, an absolute beast. Shame he never won a ring.
I put some 2012 Vikings games up on my channel. Epic sh_t. Thought Id never see a 2K season from a powerback ever again but; 2020 Derrick Henry happened. He had a pass game and QB, 8 YPA from Tannehil and the boys... A.P. had Christian ponder putrid 6.4 YPA. SO AP got 2K against defenses that ONLY had to watch him.
And tear up his child
@@JustANopinion11 yeah yeah wuit your bitchin my grandmother beat me with switches too, very common in the south
@@JustANopinion11 Corny asf
@@honestbuiltperformance1819 Doesn’t make it okay
He did the one thing people think is impossible today... He won the MVP as a running back
You mean it isn't a QB award?
@@ImReverseGiraffe not a decade ago, now it is
@@Reeclr you’re wrong. 5 Qbs won it before him & 9qbs have won it since then. It’s always been a QB award buddy.
2012 JJ Watt should have won.
@@pillmill8987 he should have won it 2014 not 2012
I personally never seen a athlete like him. Dude blew out his knee and came back and ran for 2000k and mvp. That’s legendary
Yeah I don’t know which is more impressive, what AP did coming back from devastating injury like that or being an Iron Man like Jim Brown who played 9 years without ever missing a game and being the best player in football.
Barry Sanders
@gr5382 eh depending on the team I would take different RB, the best running backs aren't significantly better then others. they aren't like QBs where better ones will make you win Superbowl's (both Barry Sanders and Adrian Peterson didn't win rings) for example Philip Rivers, and tom brady where two great QBs, one was significantly better and would completely change the chances of getting a ring. having Adrian Peterson vs Barry Sanders wouldn't effect your chances of getting a ring.
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He is the best pure runner I’ve ever seen. Really an old school bruiser with modern speed.
Very well said
Well said
Can't argue with that. His style always reminded me of a hybrid between Jim Brown and Barry Sanders- with just a little extra grit.
I’m still mad about 9 yards short 😢 thank you for making the Vikings fun to watch no matter how bad we were in the decade you were here. It’s amazing to think what could’ve been if he didn’t have so many injuries.
I remember that, damn shame.
Kept giving it to Asiata too he could’ve had it easily
@@faust5398 I don't get why they would give the ball to Astiata. He's on record of being the slowest rb ever in NFL history 🤦♂️.
yea it was trash, everyone thought he did break the record and was celebrating on the field, the coaches should have let him get that
If they wouldnt have benched him after halftime in that 2nd to last game against SF he would have easily gotten that record
I tore my ACL playing HS football the year after AP tore his. Seeing him comeback in the fashion that he did, gave 16 year old me motivation and hope to hit rehab as hard as possible and make a strong comeback. 11 years later and my knee is strong as ever! Thanks AP!
It’s AD, not AP! It’s literally explained in the damn video!
@@SomeGuyFromOK AD doesn't make any sense AP are his initials
AD = All Day, AP = Adrian Peterson. Both are his nicknames, all these years later and people still being dumb
@@SomeGuyFromOK as a basketball fan AD is Anthony Davis Adrian will never be AD
@@SomeGuyFromOK if it was 2012, i'd call him All Day. But these days most people will recognize AP as his initials
I watched every single game of his career from his last year at Oklahoma to his final year in Purple. I've personally met the man and shaken his hand. I watched him break records and become the greatest of his time. Believe me, I know EXACTLY how good this man was. It needs to be known that in his 2012 season, he ran for 1,313 yards in the final 8 games of the season.
What's suprising.. there's probabl;y 10 other accomlpishments in his career even better than that
@@JSalonsky yeah, imagine what he could have done with an actual offensive coordinator designing his plays.
@@sethmaki1333 It was sad that years when they barely made the playoffs because you knew they had no chance but you still rooted for them because of him, I can't remember who their quarterback was but he was so bad and Adrian had like 30 carries in that game, it was their only shot to win.
How painful was that handshake?
Dude was insane. As a Boise State fan, I’m proud to say we were one of the few teams to stop him during the Fiesta Bowl.
I don’t think his career was derailed by injuries, I think the injuries are a product of how good he was. He was a workhorse back for a team that for much of his career, didn’t have a quarterback, and in this era it is impossible to avoid injuries in that position. He was the whole offense. I would still pick him over any other running back though, he was incredible.
I’m choosing AP All Day Every Day.
Dude was an end zone and yard machine
Dont forget Son beating machine !
@@VENENOSEASON let’s hear about all the bad things you did and if you still/moved on
@@venmo4milk887 Take a joke bud
@@VENENOSEASON mhm sure
@@venmo4milk887 Sure? It’s a joke bro. I love AP, even have him on my madden ultimate team. I forgave myself for the wrongs I did.
I remember watching this dude during his mvp season and it was genuinely incredible. It wasn’t ‘if’ AP was gonna bust a big run, it was when. Dude dragged a team with Christian Ponder as the QB to the playoffs 😭😭
That team had no right to go to the playoffs. Dude was just transcendent.
He actually broke Eric Dickersons single season rushing record, but his long run near the end of the game against the Packers was called back due to an offensive penalty. I wish this legend won a ring. Peterson, Moss, Marino and Barry are a couple of the saddest endings because they never won a ring.
Fitzgerald and many more come to mind
Plenty of players have a ring. How many players will be remembered for being all time greats. All of those guys mentioned are all time greats.
@@ashtheviking5007 100
Andre Johnson
For sure destined for the "Hall of Fame"
The greatest running back to have ever worn the Vikings jersey. You will be missed AP! Thank you for all those fun years of giving us hope.
Everyone calls Marshawn Lynch beast mode but honestly AP is the definition of beast mode.
He's purple jesus
@@DTB1995 lol
No doubt. There are atleast a handful of RB’s who are more “beast mode” than Marshawn
@@AlanWatts33 Holt?
@@AlanWatts33 yes I do but there’s been multiple “Holts” that have played in the nfl.. and you never specified which one and Adrian Peterson never played with Tory Holt nor was Tory Holt on his team..
I always really appreciate you guys bringing up the early childhood and the emphasis on “finding an outlet” as a result of trauma. It gives a very important perspective that most fans don’t think of.
Dude was a horse collar tackle away from nearly 400 yards rushing in a single game.
The best pure running back since Barry. Easy first ballot HoF.
terrell davis was better. Look at playoff production.
@@laposyakin You are out of your mind if you think Terrel Davis was better than Adrian Peterson.
Great no doubt, but not on Peterson’s level.
@@VictusG Compare their playoff stats and let me know when AP wins SB MVP. If TD didn't get injured he would have been the best ever. He was AP on steroids.
@@VictusG TD rushed for like 600 yards and 8 TD in one playoff run. Including 165 yards and 2 TD in the superbowl against the Packers defence with legend White leading the defence.
@Stupid Fucker
Your name says all we need to know.
AP>TD
Adrian Peterson will always be one of my top favorite professional football players. Literally one of the only athletes that I have watched the highlights of their career. He did use to have an issue with ball security but was able to be self aware and improve immeasurably. It is not the fall that defines oneself, but the ensuing rise that one imbues within themselves.
Hardest hitting RB I can ever remember. Dude fought for the extra yard. His comeback from injury was truly amazing - wish he had gotten a SB appearance - he deserved it.
I'd give that to Marshawn over him but still a beast
Welcome to East Texas RB’s
I think the fact that he won MVP as an RB is the most incredible achievement of his career. Lifelong Vikings fan here.
A lot of backs win mvp. So what?
@@nickk2431 17 of the last 20 mvp where won by qb.
He was still a serviceable rb after multiple knee surgeries in his mid 30’s. Even scoring a 90 yd td against the eagles. I think that says it all tbh. AP is one of the greatest genetic freaks in NFL history. He ran with an anger you don’t see in modern rbs.
As a Bears fan, I have a deep appreciation for what this man could do on any given Sunday. He tore good Chicago defenses apart. One of the best linebacking cores of his generation in the North and he made them look like amateurs.
This.
That rookie game against them is crazy. Thats one of the best defenses ever. That was the superbowl year for them I believe. I'm a colts fan, so I think that's our superbowl win. AP also cooked the legion of Boom. The dude could cook anyone at anytime though. One of 3 rbs imo that could pull that off.
first ballot HoFer dude was an absolute beast
He won't be, too many voters will hold his discipline of his child against him. He will get in, but there will be enough that don't want him to have the title of first ballot HOFer.
@@jamesjvis6823 idk, i think he’ll make first ballot. he’s still like top 5 rbs of all time i think that would be a dumb reason not to get it
@@jamesjvis6823 Also if it’s true all he did was hit his child with a wooden switch that’s not child abuse. That’s just a form of discipline that black people do it’s never. really been regarded as bad but i see why people ran with it because he was a superstar
@@ADollarMight he was criminally charged and the child showed physical evidence of the abuse that occurred. He pled no contest so the charge would be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.
@@mackenzieblair8135 was it actually abuse or did he just hit the kid with a switch from time to time when he was acting up?
As a Washington fan it was truly an honor to have him suit up for us and ball. Him reaching his 100th rushing touchdown with us is something I won’t forget.
My favorite RB of all time. Was an absolute beast to watch, the power & how he ran with a purpose was so entertaining.
Adrian Peterson is the best running back I’ve ever seen in my life and he’s the reason I played football from little leagues to high school. He’s truly the 🐐 in my eyes. His acceleration in college is unmatched even until this day for someone his size
As a Packer fan he was my favorite RB ever since he came into the league. Dude was a beast. 6'2 220lbs and runs a 4.4. This dude literally carried that 2012 Vikings team to the playoffs
Our QB Christian Ponder couldn't throw the football. Peterson was 99.5% of the Offense and we had a solid D. Remember some games where Ponder would throw for like 30 yards... AP dished out 200 every game.
You aren't kidding. Pretty much just handed him the ball all year
As a Minnesotan I miss AP so much. We didn’t always have the best teams but I knew every Sunday AP was gonna put on a show.
His highlight reel will always be the best of the best as well. His style was so unique and he could change direction on a dime.
I'm a Packer fan. Trust me when I say that I use to dread watching the 2 matchups with the Vikings each season during Peterson's prime. Because everybody knew he was going to be a handful. He was fun to watch though.
During his 2012 MVP season he ran for 399 yards against the Packers in 2 games
2012 was peak NFC north.
@@steviechampagne Yeah but Green Bay kept him like 9 yards short of the all-time single season rushing yardage total.
Respect for Adrian Peterson, one of the greatest NFL running backs of all time.
As a lifelong OU fan and Minnesota fan. AP was absolutely fantastic to watch all those years. I know he’ll probably never see these words but WE the fans appreciate all that was left on the field each and every game.
I've never seen anyone run as hard as AP, still to this day. Greatest running back of all time in my book. He may not have the best stats, but he just ran with passion every time he touched the ball. Unbelievable to watch this dude run the ball
Completely agree. It was Barry Sanders agility with Walter Peyton power.
He ain't on Barry's level that shit was just too graceful. Sanders was an alien
@Mo Bomba two different styled runners, Barry was quick, agile.. where as AP had those characteristics as well, but would also run you over in a heartbeat. He was so physically strong, and powerful. Perfect combination of strength, speed, and agility.
@@GERONIMO326 I never compared their styles. I just said that Barry was better.. he was too graceful. He's instincts were rediculous
@@Chiefland7 agreed, but AP was the perfect combination of all of it. Best running back to ever do it in his prime imo
Huge Vikings fan here. Loved watching this dude play. He was literally electrifying! HoF bound. He couldn't catch a pass to save his life, but he was the epitome of a workhorse back. Dude literally carried the franchise on his back pretty much the whole time he was with the Vikings. The only season he wasn't totally relied on was '09 with Favre.
He and Jared Allen
People like you that use the word "literally" when it didn't literally happen are among the most annoying people in existence. He wasn't LITERALLY electrifying. Just say "he was electrifying" and stop butchering the English language. He also didn't literally carry the team on his back. How did you manage to literally use the word "literally" twice in the same comment incorrectly?
@@A7xFo settle down, "literally" is a contronym - a word with two opposite meanings; whether you like it or not
@@A7xFo Because he literally did, I seent it with my own too eyes
He was good but I think leveon bell was still better than him just my opinion
This has to be made for anyone born 2010+ bc us 90s babies witnessed this man give EVERYBODY *shady voice* crazy work !
that made no sense
@@puppethoundill translate. People born after 2010 must have not seen the AP’s greatness. Us 90’s babies did see AP play and he is one of the greatest. Search up “lesean mccoy crazy work”. Its the way lesean mccoy said “crazy work”.
@@puppethound eat my shorts
I was just amazed when he came back after the torn ACL. I never would have believed it if I didn't see it. Always liked him.
I remember watching him when I was a kid and being absolutely blown away by his play style, it seemed like when he ran the game slowed down around him
If no one says it... He is the greatest running back of all-time... 3 comebacks... SPEED and POWER
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Didnt see anyone mention this but his first touchdown in his first game was a one handed catch on a swing route took it for 60 yards. An actual legend
And, oddly enough, randy moss had a similar catch, where he tipped it to himself, for a touchdown, in his first game with the vikings
AP was my era of football. At 31 bro I’ve got to witness his greatness. The whole league was fantastic then
Yeah it was harder to play running back back then
Fun Fact: When Adrian Peterson set a single-game rushing record with 296 yards in his rookie season, he only had 43 yards at the half.
He put up 253 yards in two quarters of football.
Jesus lol
The goat and its not even close
I remember watching that game, it was incredible.
@@danielstetson7655 It's probably Emmitt Smith
@@darrellvice2010 I remember him getting horse collared pretty bad to avoid him getting more in that game too. That wasn't a bad San Diego defense at that time either rush defense wise. That and the Chicago game that year really opened peoples eyes.
I really got into watching everyone and the dynamics of the game in the early 2000s. Not just following "my team." I got to watch every year of AD, and I had never seen someone run so violently so consistently with that type of athleticism live. So when the video says he played angrier than everyone else on the field. I'm like absolutely. It reminded me of old videos of Bo Jackson with the speed, size, power, and mostly mindset of I'm running around you, jumping over you, or if you're still there, straight through you on the way to the endzone.
I remember watching the 2012 season and hoping that he'd break the all time season record. So much fun to watch Peterson run.
As a Vikings fan born and raised in MN it was great to see him play with us for so long. His skill and determination, especially after the injury season was a sight to see. It was a shame that many of his prime years were wasted with such poor coaching but at least he got that one great one with Favre.
Him and Tomlinson are my favorite RB’s of all time‼️
As a canadian i was blessed with a choice of choosing my favourite nfl team without bias, when i started watching football at the age of nine my choice was made for me watching Adrian peterson torch teams as a 3rd year back. Thank you for all youve done for the vikings and giving us an opportunity to cheer for your greatness.
Top 3 running back of all time imo he was unstoppable in his prime.
he ran like a horse. i still haven’t seen a RB with the combination of POWER and SPEED that AD had.
Nobody yet.
@@steviechampagne MAYBE walter payton, but i definitely agree with your statement.
he isnt even close to top 3 all time. Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, OJ Simpson, Marshall Faulk, Thurman Thomas, Emmitt Smith were all better, hell Chris Johnson was arguably better.
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I forgot Walter Peyton, throw him in as well. Fucking RUclips was glitching out lol
@@steviechampagne I have a feeling we will be talking about Nick Chubb like this
I had the chance to meet Adrian Peterson at the bar I work at a couple weeks ago just by chance it was mind blowing seeing a Hall of Famer in person.
Guy was the definition of a BEAST on the football field
Absolutely this 💯
As a Texas fan I was always worried when he touched the ball…then he got to the pros and was already a big fan of his…and got even more worried when he touched the ball fearing injuries…
But this man is resilient if anything. I stopped paying attention to football for a long time but seeing that he kept playing til only a few years ago makes me really happy. Truly an all time great 💪
Had some of the craziest eyes a running back would have after breaking a big run.
Too me of my generation of being born in 1989. This is the greatest running back I ever seen play football. Many can debate, and I'm not here to argue. If you combine brute strength with physical condition, speed and quickness and some agility. Adrian Peterson was the Terminator of football. The best RB I ever saw play.
He was a hybrid mix of both Jim Brown and Barry Sanders- just with more grit.
He looked unstoppable in the 2012 season didn’t even look like he was coming off a serious injury
Adrian Peterson still and will ever be my favorite football. He made the Minnesota Vikings my favorite team and he dead ass introduce me to football in 2008.
Hes the best running back ive ever seen, I know they talk about jim brown but ive never seen a power runner with that type of speed and trucking skills, he literally put his teams on his back, without petterson vikings would've never gotten to the nfc championship game in 2009, plus breaking the single game yards in his rookie season, first ballot hall of famer
No QB and no WRs his MVP year, the box was stacked every snap and they still could not stop him. Best RB i have seen with my 2 eyes to this day
@@kn7cks347 exactly what I think
I watched him as a rookie running down the field with like 3 dudes on his back. It was unreal. Definitely one of the best backs I've ever seen
I still think he's so underrated. He was a freak of nature!!
AD was awesome at OU! I loved watching him. Haven't seen much of his pro career. He had a rough growing up, I only wish him the best!
His 2012 season is such an incredible feat
I loved watching AP. As someone who suffers from migraines as well, watching that guy have to miss, or play while he had em, was inspiring.
ill never forget AP trucking william gay and letting out a primal scream afterwards. dude is a monster
Was looking for this comment:)
As an OU fan I am such a fan of AD. I was at the Boise state game, which was his final college game ever. Because of Boise’s heroics at the end it’s forgotten what he did on the overtime possession right before that. I thought I’d witnessed the greatest end to a college career ever. Then… we’ll we know what happened next. I don’t want to talk about it lol.
Either way. We knew he was different and he proved it every game.
I feel like Adrian Peeterson is like Derrick Rose, he is a person everybody loves. I think he will definitely be a hall of famer. Btw Non-stop sports da GOAT.
Beats his kids with a switch so not everybody
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That is a good point.
He was so good
Never knew about AP's bro. Damn. It all makes sense now. How he was so determined and aggressive in running. He and Barry hold the top spots in my book. Dickerson is just a record holder. Watching AP run and Barry run... it was mesmerizing.
One of the only players I think could’ve went straight from high school to the NFL
Yep, him and Jadaveon Clowney are the only names that spring to mind quickly. Maybe someone like Suh, and maybe Leonard Fournette.
It's a stretch but I get what you're sayin. If any player could it would be him and Julius Peppers.
@@haroldfarquad6886 Clowney wasn't good enough to play in the NFL after college let alone HS. 🤗
I watched him play in Palestine. I'll never forget, my buddy told me there's a kid running 300 yards a game so we went to watch. I knew immediately I was watching a future HOFr. AD was a monster.
Most terrifying back since Barry and Bo Jackson
Great! One of the greatest RB's I've ever seen for sure
Still pains me to see my saints couldn’t figure out how to use him effectively. Glad he was able to be moved to a team that knows how to use him.
Got to be happy he fumbled twice in the nfc championship for us though.
@@AfricanusKing hell yeah.
One of my fave all time RBs. As a Bears fan I hated him but I loved watching him run. An absolute monster.
Exactly!
He was the best back I've ever watched play. EVER.
THE GOAT! if you think otherwise, dont know what to tell you.
These are fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
my brother got to meet him. he said that whenever he shook your hand, he would squeeze it as hard as possible lmao
That's how you supposed to shakes someone's hand!!!
Lol your bro needs to beef up if that’s what he took from that🤣
@@yaboifasho hahah maybe, but adrian was known for that apparently. he said he tried to break your hand from squeezing it 😭
We love All Day here in MN, he always has a home up here. I hope he retires soon so we can retire this man's number. He was more than special! Hope you're doing well bro!
AP and Barry are my co-GOATs. Absolute monsters. They might not have had the objective best RB careers, but every time they suited up there was no doubt they were the best player on the field.
I feel the same. People can get hung up on total career stats all they want, but the question that really matters is who would you choose to be your all-time RB if you were building a team. Barry and AP should two of your top 3-4 candidates.
I haven't watched the video yet but he was awesome. He ran for 296 yards in a game and had his longest run at age 33. He was something special and I loved to watch him run in the open field.
make one about Brian Dawkins, The Wolverine
I'll remember Dawkins most for being a dirty headhunting player.
Ever been to a Steelers game in Pittsburgh? I watched AD with my brother as the only 2 Vikings fans in our section...when he trucked William Gay, the crowd at Heinz Field let out a collective whoa..and then went silent. I could hear Adrian scream after the play ended...shivers...
He was a rare talent, had all of the tools. The high combo of speed AND power. He could single handedly take over an entire game.
I am Vikings fan and a big Adrian Peterson fan... It is sad to have seen a legend fade away as he has... But the memories and the highlights, especially, remain...
Its hard to say where he stands as far as the best RBs, but I'm in my mid-30s and hes the most impressive RB I've seen.
yeah he was so dominant that it’s hard to think he’ll ever be forgotten.
Anyone who watched him run in his prime can agree, this dude was born to run the football.
A top 7 RB of all time in my opinion
Barry Sanders and Adrian Peterson are the greatest RBs I have ever watched in my lifetime...I've been a colts fan ever since faulk joined the league and I've never seen any RBs better than these two
Dickerson was pretty great, too.
watching the vikings has and will never be the same without him. there was just an excitement about watching him that i feel will never be matched. he will always be my favorite player.
him and barry sanders are 2 of the greatest running backs in the game. sadly neither of them ever won a championship ring.
Grew up watching this man he inspired
me so much I know when he retires the hall of fame is awaiting him what a legend
Man had a long career and NEVER shied away from contact. He charged into and through guys. Just incredible talent and strength especially considering what he had to go through.
AP had incredible strength. Did box jumps holding 70lb dumbbells for reps at OU. Very explosive
That injury is the reason why he had a historic 2000 yd performance the next season. It made him work his ass off, focus, strenghten, train, endure, & develop an untamable fire & major appetite for success.
I tore my acl in high school. After watching AP tear his and come back it motivated me to come back stronger. My first game back I got hit and was paralyzed. Thanks AP
I'm over half a century old and I have seen ALOT of football. OJ and Adrian are the best I have ever seen.
Crazy thing is, a lot of those teams had no pass game so everyone just stacked the box and he STILL put up those numbers.
My favorite back! Absolute monster straight dawg!!
Beautiful video. Awesome job!!!
Grew up watching AP 🔥🔥All time favorite RB 💯
Growing up a MN sports fan, this guy was a legend. He would get swarmed at Vikings training camp for autographs. In those days, I would wait around after practice for hours on the off chance he might come out and sign. Happy to say I got it a couple times and was also able to get my little brother one.
Absolutely loved watching this guy run (especially when he came to DC). My phrase was that he was "the most violent runner" I had ever seen.
Adrian Peterson was the most unbelievable player I ever watched in his prime. I bought the nfl Sunday ticket for years just for him. He was incredible.
The Vikings have twice been gifted in the draft with dudes that should have been off the board, and became absolute legends. Moss is the more egregious but AP is one of the best to do it at RB too.
AD was unreal at his best.
The best he was the reason I wanted to play. Even though my football life didn't turn out good. It still was great growing up watching him. He was amazing to watch. I had cancer so me playing football never was gonna end well.