Despite pleading no contest and avoiding jail time, there are those who will still consider Adrian Peterson the "Most Violent Parent" before they'll consider him the NFL MVP.
The Vikings RB has been next to unstoppable this season. Through nine games, Peterson boasts for 961 rushing yards, four more than he had at this point in 2012. In case you needed a reminder, he finished that year with 2,097 yards and one NFL MVP.
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Adrian Peterson is ahead of his MVP pace from 2012, when he gained 2,097 yards. https://t.co/8NoNA6wSxQ pic.twitter.com/GdPuI3NaXj
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 18, 2015
Looking at the latest MVP odds, however, voters clearly needed that reminder.
NFL MVP odds (5Dimes) Brady -260 Rodgers +750 Newton +750 Dalton +2000 Palmer +3000
— Sports Insights (@SportsInsights) November 15, 2015
Despite Peterson’s staggering production, four QBs remain ahead of him. Admittedly, undefeated records have bolstered the resumes of Tom Brady and Cam Newton, but not even Aaron Rodgers’ recent struggles were enough to give Peterson the edge.
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It’s not as if his Vikings are 7-2 and lead the Packers in the NFC North.
Then again, the lack of respect for Peterson’s MVP campaign shouldn’t come as a surprise. Some people just won't forgive the past.
Nice run, @AdrianPeterson. I'm sure your son is proud pic.twitter.com/8IszHVVaEB
— Disrespectful (@SadoMisogynist) October 4, 2015
It’s the harsh reality that’s plagued Greg Hardy’s season, except Peterson won’t have to deal with the vitriol from stands.
His punishment will come where it hurts most: the MVP race.
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How good is Adrian Peterson? He's on pace for even more yards than his 2,000-yard season. Presented by @Chrysler https://t.co/iQxdZP2m1e
— AtTheBuzzer (@TheBuzzerOnFOX) November 17, 2015
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