The average guy (or gay) may think Adrian Peterson looks damned good, but the Minnesota Vikings star running back says bigger is better.
USA Today reports: "The NFL's reigning rushing leader wants to play this year between 225 and 230 pounds on his 6-foot-1 frame. He's currently at 217 pounds, and his plan is to bulk up during the spring and summer as a test."
Does Adrian Peterson need to bulk up?
WHEN YOU JUMP, how Adrian Peterson looks under his football uniform.
From our preview of the September 2008 Muscle & Fitness. More and larger scans at the original post.
Peterson doesn't believe the extra pounds will hamper his speed and agility. Let's hope not. But imo Adrian Peterson looks absolutely fine the way he is. No changes necessary.
Vikings Balk at Peterson's Plans to Bulk Up [USA Today]
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Chile, I am a size queen if there ever was one and I will say, "NO!"
Adrian Peterson is PERFECTION.
Posted by: FQ | 16 April 2009 at 10:00
As a Vikings fan he could use some more weight as it would help him to take the punishment that he endures every season. AD is prone to injury and the additional weight could help keep him healthy if it makes him more duarable. But it needs to be done properly and it cannot have a negative effect on his speed, explosiveness, or ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.
And can you believe that Madden retired today? This is a loss for the NFL (and he better not retire from his game because I ned my Madden '10 late this summer!).
Posted by: KevJack | 16 April 2009 at 10:28
I agree with FQ! This man is PERFECTION. This is the boost I needed.
Posted by: Chris | 16 April 2009 at 10:32
I wouldn't kick him out of bed, either way.
Posted by: Mechadude2001 | 16 April 2009 at 11:04
I love it! KEVJACK is thinking about the game and improving his favorite team, and we're thinking about Peterson's magnificent dark brown sugar body. Lord, aint we a mess.
I love it!
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | 16 April 2009 at 11:51
He's a football player. Apparently, he thinks he needs to get bigger in order to be a better football player. He's the leading rusher in football. Most of his game involves him getting handed the ball and running with it through a line of defenders, as opposed to running down the field and catching a pass from the quarterback. Have you seen the size of many of these defenders? He's not building his body just to look good, he's maintaining his bulk because it makes him a more effective football player.
Posted by: Ravenback | 16 April 2009 at 12:05
bigger is only better when it comes to bank accounts. that dude is fine.
Posted by: FREELEO | 16 April 2009 at 12:21
When I first saw his picture, I said, "Damn!" That says something.
He looks FOINE to me.
Posted by: Branden | 16 April 2009 at 15:32
Adrian is PHYNE to me...but if, as KevJack says it will help him not get as bruised and injured during the season, I say go-head. Just post those gym sessions on line!:)
(Football without Madden? Seems almost impossible...)
Posted by: ReggieH | 16 April 2009 at 16:40
Dayum!! He is fyne as hell. Thank You Rod for this.
Posted by: James M | 16 April 2009 at 18:17
He will be just as beautiful with another 10 or 15 pounds of muscle. Trust.
The added bonus is that he will really dominate the linebackers out there, and that can only mean more yards and TDs for the Vikes this year. The NFC crown will be ours (once we get a better QB, defense, and receiving corps, but those are minor details).
Posted by: Kevjack | 16 April 2009 at 18:24