The Minnesota Vikings have the opportunity to become the NFL’s top rushing offense this year and perhaps of all- time. The team is using specialization (in three dimensions) to complement the power and speed of Adrian Peterson with the power of Toby Gerhart and the speed of Percy Harvin (or Darius Reynaud).
A fourth dimension involving quarterback Brett Favre (if he returns, as is the prevailing opinion) and Pro Bowl caliber receivers Sidney Rice, Bernard Berrian and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe will likely be largely relegated to helping discourage defenses from focusing too much on the run. The Vikings should be favored to win every game this year, including the Super Bowl.
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Minnesota Vikings Get Dominant Rushing Attack With Specialization
Posted: 15th June 2010 by M Holly in NFLComments Off on Minnesota Vikings Get Dominant Rushing Attack With Specialization