Vikings Sneak in Adrian Peterson

[hagansp]

VIKINGS SAYING "YO" TO ADRIAN?

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Vikings "snuck" running back Adrian Peterson into town on Friday, shortly after a dinner meeting with 25 other draft prospects.

We have believed for a while that the Vikings would seriously consider taking Peterson with the No. 7 overall pick, if he is still on the board. If the Browns don't take him -- and if the Bills or Packers don't trade up -- our guess is that he'll make it past the Bucs at No. 4, the Cardinals at No. 5, and the Redskins at No. 6.

Though the Vikings have Chester Taylor, he's under contract for only three more seasons, and the team relied on him too heavily in 2006, almost to the shattering point.

Peterson would give coach/former Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress a Brian Westbrook to go along with Taylor's Correll
Buckhalter. And with a developing quarterback, a solid offensive line, and a group of so-so receivers, it might make all the sense in the world for the Vikes to beef up the backfield.

[matt31387]

This would be very good for us as what we really need to improve on is offence. Since there is not very good WR talent this high other then Johnson, we would be silly to pass him up if he was there.

[randallcards]

i would collect peterson if he went to the Vikes

[NiteWolf777]

it would make sense for the Vikes to snag him if Cleveland does pick Quinn..