Minnesota Vikings Get Dominant Rushing Attack With Specialization

June 15, 2010   ·   M Holly   ·   Jump to comments

The Minnesota Vikings have the opportunity to become the NFL’s top rushing offense this year and perhaps of all- time. The team is using specialization (in three dimensions) to complement the power and speed of Adrian Peterson with the power of Toby Gerhart and the speed of Percy Harvin (or Darius Reynaud).
 
A fourth dimension involving quarterback Brett Favre (if he returns, as is the prevailing opinion) and Pro Bowl caliber receivers Sidney Rice, Bernard Berrian and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe will likely be largely relegated to helping discourage defenses from focusing too much on the run.  The Vikings should be favored to win every game this year, including the Super Bowl.
 
 
HALFBACKS
 
In addition to fielding a capable offensive line, the Vikings have now built up immense talent at all three types of halfbacks:
 
1.  The power back in Minnesota is rookie Toby Gerhart.  They are power...

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