First off, I know this is a ludicrous statement. Personal rivalry's are much more rare in the NFL than in the NBA. There are less players in the NBA and it is more personal (smaller playing surface, no pads or helmets).
What I am saying is Adrian Peterson and Darren McFadden could be the next Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. The best at their positions, and their respective teams battling for the number one spot.
For this to happen two things need to take place:
#1 Both Peterson and McFadden would have to become the full-time starter, and thrive on it.
#2 Both teams would have to greatly improve. Because, lets face it, Oakland will not be in the Super Bowl this year or next. Minnesota is alot closer to that goal than the Raiders
As for the LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony thing: they do have several similarities. Both were stars before they made it pro: A.P at Oklahoma, and Run DMc at Arkansas, where the two came in 2nd for Heisman voting. Both were drafted as the face of the franchise. Although not as much as LeBron for Cleveland.
This will take time. Oh yes it will take time. But on a talent level it is there. 2012 Super Bowl: Raiders vs. Vikings!
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