[There was media speculation last week that Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson was unhappy with the play-calling and the direction of the program. The suggestion that he might quit the team created such a minor sensation that Peterson, who hasn't spoken often to reporters this season, felt compelled to deny the reports.] I get upset because I'm competitive, ... But quit and walk off that team? That's loony. |
A couple of those games we lost, we shouldn't have. Cleveland, Washington . . . |
I am starting to realize that a lot of guys look up to me, ... Older guys, and even younger guys, are asking me questions and [they] ask me about how to handle situations. I'm young, but that leadership role has been on me so I need to live up to it. |
I can catch the ball. You've got to throw it to me. |
I don't know how you prepare for him. You have to pay notice to what he is. The game plan is different with each running back. We have to know which tailback is in the game. |
I get upset because I'm competitive. But quit and walk off that team? That's loony. |
I haven't heard anything yet, so I'm just going to go in with the same approach every week. If I get a series, I'm going to take that. If I get four or five, I'm going to take that. |
I run to daylight when I see an opening, |
I'm all into my rap grooves. I'm checking out artists like Lil' Wayne and Trick Daddy. |
I'm feeling good now, as good as I have in two months. |
If we run well, and that's their main focus ? stopping the run ? it forces them to change up (their game plan). |
It's something to build on for next year. |
Sometimes I sit back and think, 'Is this really happening?' |
Sometimes it gets overwhelming, |
There was no doubt in my mind that we were going to get it, ... The guys out there, they were going to bust their butts for that one yard, and we got it. We got more. We got the touchdown. |