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Semtex,

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I think everyone is going to say Adrian Peterson has a better future than Bush given his monster performance yesterday (though Bush's performance was no slouch).
The thing with Bush is he's been so much quicker than everyone since high school he's been made into a space runner, thats all he's ever practiced, and it worked because at USC and NO they've had another guy to do the heavy work (Lendale and Deuce). Now that he is forced to become the main back he will have to develop this part of his game, the so called 'in between the tackles' aspect. So while it might seem right now he has little future, if any, because he hasn't shown any promise in that aspect of the game, just give it time to develop. The guy has an unbelievable gift I can't really see that given enough time to work he can't become a multiple time pro bowler.

If Reggie is always going to be used like he is with a Deuce he is going to be splitting a lot of carries, so Peterson probably ends up having the better career numbers wise. But Bush already has a trip to the NFC championship game under his belt in his rookie year while he saw significant playing time. He also shined in the game even though they lost. How long before Peterson will be able to claim such an accolade?

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AP isn't human whereas Bush is a really freaky good human. I am not saying this b/c AP had a great game Sunday, I was saying this last year when he was at OU and some were trying to tell me differently and he has had a great season all year in his rookie season which is actually much different than Bush who actually struggled the majority of the season, was basically a non-factor until week 10 and for the entire season had 3 really good games--other than that he wasn't really that good...everyone was ga-ga though b/c of a couple of highlight runs and explosive stuff he did but the overall season really wasn't that great.

AP on the other hand in 5 games has one 200 yard game (did it in 20 carries, not even the most carries for Minn that day--Chester Taylor had 22), 3 100 yard games and a sub 100 yard game and his receiving numbers aren't bad either. He has been outstanding and the result is Minn is the best rushing team in the NFL.

The numbers are there but there is also more to it. Just watch him. He is a rare combination of Earl Campbell and Tony Dorsett, he can run around you, over you and by you. That 70+ yard run the Sunday was amazing b/c he ran right over the first couple guys, juked the next couple and then out ran the rest. He is a rare form of power, quickness and speed rolled into one.

He is going to be great if he stays healthy. Bush could be pretty good too but AP to me just punishes defenses.