BREAKING: Adrian Peterson torn meniscus, timetable unknown

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If there's no ligament damage, the scope would get him back in 2-4 weeks; he'd probably prefer that. They have their bye in 3 weeks, he could probably be back for the game @ Eagles on Oct 23


:ehh:.

Aren't there disadvantages to doing the scope though?
 

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:ehh:.

Isn't there disadvantages to doing the scope though?

Yeah. Studies show higher occurances of arthritis when you get the scope, plus diminished athletic ability. At this point, AP doesn't have many years left and the Vikings are primed for a big run this year, so he might take the risk
 

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AP shouldn't get his meniscus removed just to come back faster. It's pretty much known that it will lead to knee problems down the line and while he doesn't have much time in the NFL left he also doesn't want to be limping around with bad knees when he is 40 either if he can help it.
 

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This is Adrian Peterson we're talking about. He will be out for a month or less.
 

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AP shouldn't get his meniscus removed just to come back faster. It's pretty much known that it will lead to knee problems down the line and while he doesn't have much time in the NFL left he also doesn't want to be limping around with bad knees when he is 40 either if he can help it.

He's got 2400 carries in the NFL he's gonna be :old: status no matter what

Been told meniscus options Adrian Peterson & #Vikings are weighing: partial repair & minimum 4 wk layup, or full repair w/ min 4 month layup
 

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@YouMadd? on point.

His presence handcuffs the offense. We don't have to force feed carries when he's not around and offense can operate more in the spread since Asiata and Mckinnon can block better than AD and catch better too.

:manny:
 
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