Fran Tarkenton: 'The Vikings' potential is so exciting'

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton is excited about this year's team. The Vikings have only made the playoffs once in the past five seasons, but Tarkenton thinks 2015 will be different.

In a column for the Pioneer Press, Tarkenton wrote the following about the '15 Vikings:

Tarkenton, who led the Vikings to three Super Bowl appearances in the 1970s, believes Adrian Peterson is the key to Minnesota's success. Peterson had 192 total yards from scrimmage in last Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions, so Tarkenton's theory tests positive so far.

Tarkenton wrote the following about Peterson in his column for the Pioneer Press:

The Vikings will continue to ride Peterson for as long as they can. He is 30 years old, though, so they must be conscious of the mileage they put on him this season. The key to extended success is to keep him fresh for each week.

(h/t Pioneer Press)