NFL Players Believe Peterson Deserves A Super Bowl
By Adam Carlson
Nov 7, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebrates his touchdown with tight end John Carlson (89) during the third quarter against the Washington Redskins at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Redskins 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Looks like Vikings fans aren’t the only ones that want to see Adrian Peterson in a Super Bowl.
Recently, ESPN did an anonymous survey of over 320 NFL players. Included on that poll, was a question about which NFL player who has never been to a Super Bowl would you like to see in one.
The results were interesting. There were several votes for players based on many different criteria: age, talent, and other factors. Here are the final percentages of each player who received votes:
Dec 29, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) acknowledges the fans during the closing ceremony following the game against the Detroit Lions at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Lions 14-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings): 18.4%
ESPN asked Peterson how he felt about the results of this vote.
"“That’s pretty cool,” Peterson said. “It feels good. I guess guys are able to see the passion that I play with, the desire I play with, and they respect it enough to make that type of statement. It says a lot, and it means a lot.”"
Hopefully Peterson, the Vikings, and Vikings fans will all get to see Peterson play in the big game. Only time will tell.