Adrian Peterson, rookie running back for the Minnesota Vikings has won the Offensive Rookie Of The Year award on Wednesday, making him the fifth Vikings player to win the award and the first since Randy Moss won it in 1998. Peterson had a tremendous season, rushing for 1,341 yards this past regular season, which was second behing All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers. Peterson missed two games this past season because of a torn lateral collateral ligament, but that didn't stop him from running when he came back. He also had two 200 yard rushing games this season. The first one came against the Chicago Bears in Soldier Field, when he rushed for 224 yards. He had an NFL record 296 yards against the Chargers, with over 200 yards coming in the second half alone. There were no other offensive rookies who came close to winning the award. The only other rookie who got votes for the award was offensive lineman Joe Thomas for the Cleveland Browns. At the beginning of the season, Peterson was still listed as the second running back behind Chester Taylor before being inserted into the starting role. The Vikings also had a chance to make the playoffs but they failed to win their last two games. Was there any other rookie that was productive offensively that is deserving of the award? Will the Vikings make the playoffs next year?
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