In 2018, Washington Redskins’ running back Adrian Peterson proved the doubters wrong by rushing for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns at the age of 33. Now, at 34, he aims for an even more impressive season in 2019, setting a goal to rush for 2,000 yards.

“If God’s willing, I can duplicate that and do it even better,” – Peterson told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Tuesday. “I got my mark set at 2,000 (yards), I’ve always had it at that mark since I stepped into the league. So that’s where it’s at. But most importantly, I just want to contribute to the team and help this team win a championship.”

History is definitely against Peterson when it comes to his goal to rush for 2,000 yards as no NFL player aged 34 or more even came close to that. The closest one so far was another Redskins’ great John Riggins, who rushed for 1,347 yards in 1983.

Adrian Peterson added that his career goals didn’t change over the years, despite all the challenges he faced.

“No adjustments at all,”- he explained. “In order to accomplish great things, you have to set your bar high, so that’s what I’ve always done with my career and it has allowed me to be successful for going on 13 years.”

After an impressive showing last season, Redskins decided to give Peterson a two-year, $8 million contract which will keep him in Washington through 2020.

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Last year it appeared that Adrian Peterson’s time in the NFL has come to an end. He spent the entire 2018 offseason unsigned and was picked up by Washington Redskins after the team struggled with injuries of their running backs. But now it seems like Peterson will stick around a bit more since Redskins just gave him a two-year, $8 million contract despite him turning 34 on March 21. The news was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport

Despite his accomplished career, Peterson found a lack of suitors last year after he was released by Arizona Cardinals. He struggled with consistency and injuries in 2016 and 2017 which, combined with his advanced age for a running back, scared away lots of teams. Despite this, Peterson waited for the right fit and that came with Redskins who offered him a minimum, one-year deal. 

Peterson decided to gamble on himself, choosing to get less money and play more rather than to be paid more and play less, and this turned out to be the right move. He ended up having a standout 2018 season, rushing for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns. He also added 20 receptions for 208 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Adrian Peterson spent the majority of his NFL career with Minnesota Vikings, where he played from 2007 to 2016. He also had stints with New Orleans Saints and Cardinals. Peterson’s career highlights include NFL MVP in 2012, seven Pro Bowl appearances and four First-team All-Pro honors.

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In 2018, Washington Redskins’ running back Adrian Peterson proved the doubters wrong by rushing for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns at the age of 33. Now, at 34, he aims for an even more impressive season in 2019, setting a goal to rush for 2,000 yards.

“If God’s willing, I can duplicate that and do it even better,” – Peterson told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Tuesday. “I got my mark set at 2,000 (yards), I’ve always had it at that mark since I stepped into the league. So that’s where it’s at. But most importantly, I just want to contribute to the team and help this team win a championship.”

History is definitely against Peterson when it comes to his goal to rush for 2,000 yards as no NFL player aged 34 or more even came close to that. The closest one so far was another Redskins’ great John Riggins, who rushed for 1,347 yards in 1983.

Adrian Peterson added that his career goals didn’t change over the years, despite all the challenges he faced.

“No adjustments at all,”- he explained. “In order to accomplish great things, you have to set your bar high, so that’s what I’ve always done with my career and it has allowed me to be successful for going on 13 years.”

After an impressive showing last season, Redskins decided to give Peterson a two-year, $8 million contract which will keep him in Washington through 2020.

The post Redskins’ RB Adrian Peterson Aiming for a 2,000 Yards Season at age 34 appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Last year it appeared that Adrian Peterson’s time in the NFL has come to an end. He spent the entire 2018 offseason unsigned and was picked up by Washington Redskins after the team struggled with injuries of their running backs. But now it seems like Peterson will stick around a bit more since Redskins just gave him a two-year, $8 million contract despite him turning 34 on March 21. The news was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport

Despite his accomplished career, Peterson found a lack of suitors last year after he was released by Arizona Cardinals. He struggled with consistency and injuries in 2016 and 2017 which, combined with his advanced age for a running back, scared away lots of teams. Despite this, Peterson waited for the right fit and that came with Redskins who offered him a minimum, one-year deal. 

Peterson decided to gamble on himself, choosing to get less money and play more rather than to be paid more and play less, and this turned out to be the right move. He ended up having a standout 2018 season, rushing for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns. He also added 20 receptions for 208 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Adrian Peterson spent the majority of his NFL career with Minnesota Vikings, where he played from 2007 to 2016. He also had stints with New Orleans Saints and Cardinals. Peterson’s career highlights include NFL MVP in 2012, seven Pro Bowl appearances and four First-team All-Pro honors.

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