Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is concerned about his star running back. 2007 Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson was held out of Thursday’s practice because of a hamstring injury.
“He didn’t participate today so that probably says what it says,” Childress said. “DNP. He was limited [Wednesday]. It’s a concern. Your legs are your legs. We’ll just see how he comes out by the time we get to Sunday.”
Peterson said earlier in the day that his hamstring is sore. He felt it tighten up on a run late in the fourth quarter. He said he hopes to be ready to play Sunday.
The Panthers (Minnesota’s opponent on Sunday) have to be licking their chops. Chester Taylor is a solid backup, but he certainly doesn’t bring what Peterson brings to the field. Plus, the ageless one Gus Frerotte is starting at quarterback and the Vikings’ secondary looks brutal again this year. Good time for WR Steve Smith to be coming off a suspension.
I know this will come back to bite me in the ass, but how good does Carolina look getting 3.5 points as a road underdog?
Update: Peterson practiced Friday and is expected to play Sunday.
