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The Legend Of Purple Jesus: Vol. 893

by Andrew Sharp

Listen, Adrian Peterson is who we thought he was. Okay? I’ll say it again: Adrian Peterson is WHO WE THOUGHT HE WAS.

↵At some point, these ridiculous runs are going to stop surprising us, right? It’s just what he does.

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Let’s add to the legend:

The best running back on the planet. You wanna crown him? Then crown his ass!

↵UPDATE: Eh... Maybe he’s human, after all.

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↵Sixteen career fumbles? Definitely human.

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