I hope youre not being serious. All Day has to do with his stamina and his versatility as a runner...Basically, he can run over you, around you, inbetween the tackles, etc...and he can do that all the way through 4 quarters. It has nothing to do with passion or love for the game, lol. Peterson hasnt shown any more passion for the game than dozens and dozens of players in the NFL.
Is there evidence of him loving the game more than anyone else or working out harder than guys like Watt, Cushing, Barwin? Is there something he's done that stands out more than other stars? I mean, there has to be something that he does that gives him the title of loving the game more than others.
It was definitely about stamina...his family named him "All Day" because he would always just run around non stop playing when he was a kid. And then as he evolved as a football player, players have mentioned that he doesnt wear out during games and he's just as strong at the end of games than at the beginning...and thats why hes AD.
The nickname "All-Day" was given to Adrian Peterson by his parents, because he would run all-day, because he was hyperactive.
I'm siding with Rezdawg. I heard somewhere that AP was nicknamed "All-day" by his dad because his motor never quit. I can't remember if this is in the sense of being an energy-filled child, or being a 3-down, four quarter running back. Either way, I've never equated it to being passionate about the game of football. I think he is passionate about football. I mean, look what he's doing post-acl tear. The recovery, I'd say lends itself, in part, to having a passion for the game. But....I'm a homer, and I'll be the first to admit it. But I think you could make an argument that Brian Cushing is one of the most passionate football players in the NFL today, if not the most passionate. Excluding the suspension for a second, Cushing is a warrior on the field. He's an emotional, intense leader. If you listen to his interviews off the field, he absolutely exudes passion about the game. I could see him being a coach of some kind when he's done. That's something I can't say about Peterson. On the other end of the spectrum, I think we can all agree that few would call Mario Williams passionate about the game of football.
Ray Lewis and Peyton Manning have been around longer so I would prolly say they are more passionate than Brian Cushing but that being said when its all set and done Cushing might surpass them.
Don't be sad buddy. 1 game at a time. If we have to see Peyton again come playoff time, bring it on! Destiny will play out regardless. We'll be in the Superdome come February.
Peterson is a modern miracle either because he's a physical freak (likely), modern technology, or his will to compete and be the best. It hasn't even been a year yet since his ACL tear and he couldn't walk. He went from NO PHYSICAL CONTACT in preseason, to a full work load in week 1, and dominating a Jags team with a top 10 rush defense last year. Before him, the window for a full recovery from an ACL tear was much longer to even hit the field, and even longer to reach 100%. I guess I can't quantify that as love of the game, but something like that hadn't happened in the NFL before. I'm a Foster homer and am with yall that Foster's window as the best runningback in the league is still wide open. But before that it was Peterson and watching him play has been a delight.
No doubt Peterson came back very quickly and impressively from the injury...but that has more to do with incredible work ethic and having a body that is capable of handling a quick recovery...I wouldnt say that's love and passion for the game. Definitely plays a part in it, though. What Terrell Suggs did with the achilles injury is much more impressive...he tears his achilles and is back on the field playing full contact football 5 months later. That is unheard of. Its a testament to modern medicine and rigorous rehab.
How sweet would it be if he was back for the AFC Championship game? Not sure I would risk putting him out there though.
Not that it's even possible (season-ending IR), but that would be something like 14 weeks after the initial injury. Wolverine himself wouldn't even be able to recover from ACL surgery that quickly....ESPECIALLY not well enough to play at an NFL caliber.
Not to nitpick here, since we're talking comic-book realism...but uh, yeah...Wolverine would definitely heal that quickly. Maybe 30 seconds, tops.
