Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson Wins MVP

Feb. 2, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson walks the red carpet prior to the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Honors award show at Mahalia Jackson Theater. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

This season, coming off of a torn ACL, he had one of the best single season performances ever put together. He didn’t even have a good quarterback to help defenses stay honest, but he still ripped off huge chunks of yards when he touched the football. That is why he is this year’s MVP.

I remember when we used to have a runningback that could do things like that. I miss the days of handing he ball off to Ladainian Tomlinson and just staring in amazement at the things he could do. If only we could have got that kid a championship! If only…