Andrew

Last season Frank Gore, Anthony Dixon, Kendall Hunter, and LaMichael James combined for a total of 378 carries.

Last season Adrian Peterson ran the ball 348 times himself. (And caught 40 passes.)

Peterson was the Vikings offense last season. Gerhart only got in the game as a pass protector, and on short yardage.

If I had a choice between Peterson and Gerhart, I'd pick Peterson too. (I'd pick Peterson over any other back in the league.)

A slightly different story in Gerhart's first two seasons. As a rookie he carried the ball 81 times and averaged 4.0 per carry. In his second season he carried the ball 109 times and averaged 4.9 yards per carry.

I am a fan. And considering Frank's age, and the uncertainty of Hunter's recovery... I think it is a position of need.

Last Edited By: Kevin 02/12/13 01:12 AM. Edited 1 times.