AP & the Full Back Question....

malachi2532 · Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 188

I have always heard Adrian say he would rather run without a FB in front of him.

After these last 5 to 7 games some of his best runs are with an extra TE at the line of scrimmage.

I've always agreed with this train of thought considering that one of the most frustrating things I see in Adrian's game is on those 2-3 yard gains he is usually running right into one of his linemen's back.

My second thought was that if there was one less person in his way initially. Then it would help him get thru those bodies better because the field is now more clear to see with his, not bad but not great vision.

How do you guys feel on my take?

Freakout · Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 1769

Peterson's best years has been when he is running behind a fullback. I have always been a fan of having a fullback if you want to be a power running team. Once Peterson is past the linebackers, he becomes too hard to bring down for defensive backs.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:47 am Post subject:

I like what Felton has done, but i generally agree that a FB makes an offense too one-dimensional and easy to defend. You really need that FB/TE/HB type who can be a receiver and lead blocker. Long-term, I would hope that Ellison can develop into an effective lead blocker and the Vikes coudl get rid of the FB all together.

But for now, Felton has been a good player for the run game.

Felton is not a threat in anyway and is one less player the defense has to concern themselves. If Ellison replaced Felton, defenses have to worry about Ellison lining up at TE, FB, out wide and he is a pretty good receiver himself.

You limit your options greatly with a true FB.

Klomp · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject:

Having a FB as lead blocker forces Adrian to be patient and wait for the openings. I think that is a big reason for a lot of his long runs.
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SteelKing728 · Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 10881 Location: Pittsburgh

Peterson doesn't have great vision? What? If anything, he has the best vision for any RB in the league. Some of those 2,3 yard runs should have probably been like -4 yard runs. He makes plays no other RB in the league could probably make. He's just an extraordinarily talented RB, and his vision is a big reason why.

I like having a Fullback in the offense. Peterson this year has shown amazing patience in the hole, allowing his blockers to get in front of him, and then explode. Jerome Felton is also playing great. Both things are going well for the offense.

and obviously having a fullback is good because he can be a checkdown option for the QB. I'll take a 2-5 yard gain in the air over an incompletion or worse.
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perrynoid · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:45 pm Post subject:

This is the way I see it: what is the benefit of having a FB? If the FB can get to the LB or DB's, and execute a decent block, it has the potential to spring AD for a big run. But, if a DL blows up the play, and gets too much penetration, then having the FB on the field is almost detrimental to the success of the play, as the FB is pretty much leading where the direction of the play is designed to go. In other words, to derive the fullest impact of having a FB on the field, we need better guards.
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Its better for his own good.
He doesnt like it but the results show for themselves.
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GoneWithTheWind · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:51 am Post subject:

Jerome Felton has been an awesome blocker this year why fix wasn't isn't broken.
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rpmwr19 · Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 17009 Location: Stillwater, MN

Peterson said in the offseason that we had a "special guy" at the position this year and he loves running behind him.
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VikeADunn · Joined: 20 Mar 2010 Posts: 5536

AP posted this on his twitter

http://prod.video.vikings.clubs.nfl.com/MIN/videos/dct/video_audio/2012/12-December/VoteJerome-3150.mp4
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