Greats

I can't believe what I'm hearing when I hear Minnesota Vikings fans suggest trading Adrian Peterson. It seems too many fans are raised on fantasy football these days. I've even heard some of the media talking heads suggest the same ridiculous move. The Vikings need more players like Adrian Peterson. Football needs more players like Adrian Peterson. Vikings fans should appreciate him rather than suggesting trading him.

As a football fan I enjoy seeing the singular talents. The type of players that don't come along very often. We had two in the Vikings-Packers game this past Sunday with Aaron Rodgers and Adrian Peterson. Rodgers just did what he does so well. Peterson quietly racked up 175 yards. Both players frequently have games in which they seem to be playing a whole other game. On a whole other plane.

I feel blessed to have seen players like Walter Payton, Lawrence Taylor, Mike Haynes and Joe Montana in my lifetime. Ronnie Lott, Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders and Jack Ham. Anthony Munoz, Art Shell, Randall McDaniel and Bruce Matthews. Mean Joe Greene, Alan Page and Willie Brown. Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Emmitt Smith and the incredible Jerry Rice.

So many great players have thrilled us, brought us off our seats. Many all time greats are playing now. Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. Darrelle Revis, Larry Fitzgerald, Joe Thomas and Drew Brees. Charles Woodson, Andre Johnson, Haloti Ngata and Tom Brady. I hope that Peyton Manning comes back whole and soon. Rodgers and Peterson.

There are so many fantastic football players. Some are truly great. Many say that running backs are easily replaced.  A talent like Adrian Peterson can never be replaced.