Fanhouse: "Adrian Peterson on Chris Johnson: He's 'Not Faster, Stronger, Anything'"

[rockfan7224]

Coming off a 2,000-yard season in 2009, Titans running back Chris Johnson is generally recognized as the top running back in the NFL.

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson begs to differ.

In a radio interview with Dan Patrick, Peterson said Johnson is "not faster, stronger, anything."

Peterson went on to say that it's no knock on Johnson. Peterson just happens to think he's the best.

"You've got to understand you're talking to a guy ... that's just the mentality that I have," Peterson said, as transcribed by Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune. "I have ultimate respect for the guy and he's a heck of a player. I remember at one point and time me talking on the phone to Chris Johnson. He was telling me, 'I'm just a big fan of yours. I like your style.' Some (of the) advice that I gave him was, 'I play this game to be the best player ever to play the game. That's my mentality.'"

Statistically speaking, it's hard to argue for Peterson, at least based on their 2009 output. Johnson had 2,006 rushing yards last season, while Peterson had 1,383. Last year, Johnson was the best running back in football.

But Peterson says he won't change his own opinion that he's the best in the league.

"If you want to be the best running back then you've got to believe it before you can accomplish that," Peterson said. "My mentality doesn't change. I wish everyone the best that they succeed. But ultimately I play this game to be the best and I'm going to work my tail off to accomplish that goal."

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/09/08/a...002&xid=si_nfl

What a........******bag

[MadMonkey]

Nothing wrong with AP's comments.

[bushwack]

Nothing wrong with AP's comments.

Well AP's comments are wrong. CJ is by far faster than what AP was, is, or ever could be, anyone who watches football knows that CJ is the fastest RB in the league, and Jamaal Charles is 2nd behind him. Also, AP states that he is still the best back in the league, which is also false. CJ showed everyone last year with his play that he is clearly the best RB in the league. AP had over 600 rushing yards fewer than CJ, fewer receiving yards, and he had double the fumbles lost than what CJ had. CJ also is the smarter RB because he knows when to run out of bounds and save his body from taking too much punishment; whereas, AP tries to run over defenders, which is going to shorten his career. CJ>AP all day.

[ACW]

He may factually be wrong, but I've no problem.

[Santana_89]

At least CJ doesn't fumble the ball

[Llevron]

I agree that CJ is the better back, but I see nothing wrong with APs view point. Hell it got him this far, maybe he will be one day.

[instinct21]

Does anyone say they're not the best?

[TheShredSkinz]

If u run for 2K that makes u the best?? HMMMM. There was nothing wrong with his statements other than he being faster. Even he can't truly believe that.

[MLSKINS]

Put Chris Johnson behind Minnesota line and he might get 2200 yards. I am serious. No knock on AP or the Titans o-line, but CJ is just too fast. Honestly, I will take either one of them.

[terrifNick21]

I'd take either of them and be happy.

I'm an OU fan, so I like AP better. He runs like a ****ing bull.

[Kindred]

In other words, AP is just saying you have to have confidence and believe in yourself.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

but CJ is just too fast.

CJ is the fastest football player I've ever seen. Period. I remember after the Titans took him in the 1st and everyone was like who the **** is Chris Johnson? I watched one video of his college highlights on youtube and was blown away. Been a fan ever since. Took him #2 overall last year in my fantasy draft (after AP went first). People mocked me at the time. I mocked them after he lead me to the championship.

Granted I was born in the early 80's and don't really remember Darrell Green's early days. Maybe he was faster. I don't know.

[PokerPacker]

Does anyone say they're not the best?

yes, they do. Aaron Rodgers claims Tom Brady to be the best QB in the league.

[757SeanTaylor21]

way i look at it, one week just wanna see ap vs cj race. problem solved. but it really aint that big of a deal...you gotta have faith in what you say. you wanna be the best say you the best and hope u play like it.

[darrelgreenie]

AP can pick up hard yards between the tackles that CJ wouldn't even attempt