Peterson is new leading man
A.D.: ‘This is what you dream about'

 
By Jon Krawczynski
Published: September 11, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — After jettisoning Randy Moss and Daunte Culpepper in the last two years, the Minnesota Vikings were in desperate need of a new act to headline the offense.

Introducing Adrian Peterson .

The rookie from Oklahoma put on quite a show in his first real game, rushing for 103 yards on 19 carries and making a spectacular catch-and-run for a 60-yard touchdown that broke the game open in the Viki...


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