Adrian Peterson refutes report he told Dwayne Haskins it was time to learn playbook

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson refuted an NFL Network report that he told quarterback Dwayne Haskins he had to get his nose in the playbook, the implication being the rookie had not bothered to study it until now.

Reporter Mike Garafolo delivered the report on Friday’s episode of “Good Morning Football” after Haskins played the second half of a 19-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings because Case Keenum suffered a concussion.

“After the game, I am told that (Peterson) mentioned to Dwayne Haskins, ’Get your nose in the playbook. Learn these plays. Everybody thinks you don’t know them. You’re proving them right. It is time to study the playbook,’” Garafolo said.

From @gmfb: #Redskins RB Adrian Peterson told Dwayne Haskins after Thursday’s performance vs. the #Vikings it’s time to dig into that playbook and get it down pat. pic.twitter.com/Caimldd9gk

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 26, 2019

Peterson included the video of Garafolo in his response Saturday on Twitter:

“If you didn’t hear something direct from me, please don’t attribute it to me. I believe in Dwayne and his potential. With more time, support & commitment, he can grown like any other rookie player.”

If you didn’t hear something direct from me, please don’t attribute it to me. I believe in Dwayne and his potential. With more time, support & commitment, he can grown like any other rookie player. #HTTR https://t.co/ABIFmfnfzg

— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) October 26, 2019

That segment of “Good Morning Football,” a show known for its bombastic style of roundtable conversation, also included former Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall.

“I’ve spoken to some people in that building too, and they said the week Case didn’t get to practice because he was hurt (Week 5), that Dwayne didn’t look very good in practice,” Hall said. “He was throwing a bunch of interceptions. Guys were moving out the way on defense to catch the ball on offense.”