Get the ball to Peterson and Harvin

The Vikings are going nowhere, a depressing lot that currently stands at 0-4.

Still, with an offense that continues to struggle, the Vikings could go a long way toward solving their problems by making sure the ball gets in the hands of two players over and over again — Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin.

Plain and simple, running back Peterson and slot receiver (and occasional running back) Harvin are two of the best and most explosive offensive players in football. That these fast, tough and ultra-competitive guys are on the same team should add up to pure magic.

But right now, because there isn’t a concerted effort to get them the ball both via the run and the pass down after down, this team continues to struggle.

The Vikings must take a better look and realize what they have in Peterson and Harvin. And it’s Harvin, especially, who deserves more attention than he’s getting. It seems every time he touches the ball he’s good for 10 yards, whether it’s a run from scrimmage or a 4-yard pass that he turns into a 10-yard gain with his speed, power and elusiveness.

Increase each of their touches of the football by one-third, and watch this offense suddenly look dangerous again.

— Pat Ruff