Adrian Peterson sets his goals for the upcoming season

[Gerk]

2000 yards rushing

Improving his 19 receptions and a possible MVP trophy

We can only wish him luck

[dhunter]

did he really say that?

how about 1500yds and staying healthy all season? gotta set realistic goals

[Gerk]

Peterson's goals for 2008 include a 2,000-yard campaign, an improvement on the 19 catches he had last season and, perhaps, an MVP trophy. "I definitely feel like I can do it," Peterson said Thursday when asked about being voted the league's top player. "Anything is possible. Especially with how my mindset is. I set my bar high. I expect a lot from myself. I'm surrounded by a great group of guys offensively and defensively on both sides, special teams, so it's possible for anything to happen."
Peterson was on pace for a 2,000-yard rushing season eight games into his rookie year, but a lateral collateral ligament tear in his right knee suffered Nov. 11 at Green Bay forced him to miss two games. Peterson said Thursday the knee feels "perfectly fine."

Peterson said that week his goal was to rush for 2,000 yards -- an elite club that includes Eric Dickerson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis and O.J. Simpson.
"It's something I stay consistent with," Peterson said. "I'd be cheating myself if I kind of set it lower. But 2,000 yards, that's my goal. I'm just going to work hard to give myself an opportunity to reach that goal."

[westcoastO]

well if hes gonna miss any games, he can feel free to sit his ass down when he plays the bears. hate having him in our division for the forseeable future.

[be47320]

he pretty much just assured himself a sub par season.

[Jahred]

heard he was on the inside cover of madden 09

[westcoastO]

Originally Posted by Jahred

heard he was on the inside cover of madden 09

[guzzi]

soonerz...

[TTB]

Originally Posted by guzzi

soonerz...

And where is ol' Mr. Peterson from??

[Grizzly Joe]

I'd bet he ain't gonna make it.

[FadethePack]

He should just make his goal to avoid injury. I see an injury coming his way.

[Cali Roots]

The guy has missed significant time his last 3 seasons, college and pro!! He is a stud, but staying healthy is an issue, and no way you go for 2000 yards unless you play all 16 games. Secondly, Minny knows he has hard time staying healthy, so will he get the carries needed??

No way does he have the average per carry he did last year!! He'll be at or near the top, but I do not see 5.6 per carry again!! Not happening!!

Plus a qb would help his cause!! No one needs to worry about T. Jackson!!