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Which Minnesota Vikings Player Disappointed The Most? [POLL]

By Adam Carlson

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The Minnesota Vikings had what most folks would call a successful first season under new head coach Mike Zimmer.  The team saw several young players step up, including rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, young wide receiver Charles Johnson, cornerback Xavier Rhodes and safety Harrison Smith.

But there were other players that didn’t quite impress the way that those individuals did.  Here are five of the players who were disappointing during the 2014 season for the Minnesota Vikings:

Sep 7, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) looks on during the second half against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Vikings defeated the Rams 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Adrian Peterson

  • His legal problems left him on the sideline for all but one game during the 2014 NFL season.  In his only game played, he rushed 21 times for 75 yards against the Rams in the season opener, adding 2 catches for 18 yards.  It’s strange to have a player on this list that wasn’t injured  or struggling on the field, but Adrian has been a disappointment off the field instead of on it.

Nov 16, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Brian Robison

  • Even though Robison played all 16 games this season, his final stat line leaves fans unimpressed.  The 2014 season was the defensive end’s first year since becoming a starter for Vikings that he failed to register 5 or more sacks, finishing the year for 4.5 quarterback takedowns.  Prior to this year, Robison had seen an increase in sacks for three seasons.

Oct 26, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) returns a kickoff as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-13 in overtime at Raymond James Stadium. Patterson had a game-high 86 yards receiving. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports

Cordarrelle Patterson

  • For his first season as a starting wide receiver, things couldn’t have gone much worse for Cordarrelle Patterson.  He started the year with a ton of hype, but ended with only 33 catches for 384 yards and one touchdown.  His contributions on special teams struggled too, as he failed to find the end zone on his 34 kickoff return attempts.

Nov 16, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) reacts to a play against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Rudolph

  • The dynamic tight end signed a 5 year, $36.5 million contract extension this offseason, but only managed to play in 9 games this year.  He caught 34 passes for 231 yards during the 2014 season and scored 2 touchdowns.  Injuries hampered his season, as knee, ankle and groin ailments kept him from playing up to his potential.

Nov 7, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tackle Matt Kalil (75) blocks against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings win 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Kalil

  • As a former #4 overall draft pick, people expected Matt Kalil to be a solid left tackle for the Vikings.  Instead, Kalil found himself struggling to protect the quarterback, seemingly suffering from confidence issues following a previous injury.  The left tackle played better at the end of the year, but couldn’t be forgiven for his earlier ineptitude.

Someone Else

  • With there being a team full of players, there are other options to choose as the biggest struggler during the 2014 NFL season for the Minnesota Vikings.  Players like offensive guard Charlie Johnson, linebacker Chad Greenway, and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn have all had their fair share of critics.

But who deserves to be considered the biggest Minnesota Vikings disappointment from the 2014 NFL season?  Here is where you can vote for your choice:

Make sure to discuss your choices in the comments below.

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