THE FANTASY FOOTBALL SPORTS FORUM has drummed up 10 fantasy football questions facing the upcoming season, including whether or not dynamic second year back Adrian Peterson should be drafted over super stud LaDainian Tomlinson.
1. Should Adrian Peterson be drafted before LaDainian Tomlinson?George: As good as AP is, let’s not forget this is just his second season. LT is the cream of the crop when it comes to fantasy running backs. Not to mention, he doesn’t have to worry about Michael Turner taking away some of his carries, where as Chester Taylor will indeed take away carries from AP. The Chargers will also play a much easier schedule then Minnesota. LT at number one in a standard league is a no brainer to me.
Terry: Football is a young man’s game, and historically, running backs have their best years in their early to mid twenties. I’m not saying that LT is old, but Peterson has undeniable talent and is on his way up. Keep in mind that he totaled 1,341 rushing yards and missed two games with a knee injury. He returned in week 13, but he was clearly not 100% the rest of the season. He plays behind a great offensive line and the passing game now has a deep threat with the addtion of Bernard Berrian to keep defenses from stacking the box with safeties. If he plays in 16 games, 2,000 rushing yards is attainable. AP will have more yards and TDs than LT – draft him first.
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I’d be incredibly apprehensive about taking AP over LT with the sophomore slump looming large. LT was producing 1,200-yard/15-touchdown seasons when Peterson was still a junior in high school.
