Still not sure where you believe AD has more MVP awards!?
TT had 8 consecutive 1k yd seasons...AD has only had 7 1k yd seasons (here & there). Thomas was the only player to lead the league 4 consecutive seasons in yds from scrimmage.
Also, 1 of 6 RBS with 400+ Rec & 10,000 rush yds. He didn't "just have more receptions", he produced 2400 more yds than AD in receiving.
Can AD run the ball? Sure.
Better all around player? No way!
If it makes you feel better i can reword it for you- Peterson was a better running back. Thomas was a better receiver. About the only thing thomas did better was catch the ball. He had 472 receptions to Peterson's 252. But since they are both running backs, and since Peterson was better than him in nearly every single statistic other than receptions, Peterson was clearly the better running back.
Thomas averaged, for his career, 66 rush yards per game. Peterson averaged 92 rush yards per game. Which is insane considering he's only played in 16 games two times since 2012. If i need a rb to tote the rock 25 times per game, Peterson all day long over Thomas.
I'll even break it down for you, total yards from scrimmage per game for each guy's career:
Thomas- 90.83.
Peterson- 107.45
Total touchdowns: Peterson 104. Thomas 88. (Much more scoring despite ~500 less touches)
Touchdowns per game: Peterson 0.78. Thomas 0.48.
For their career in total touches: Peterson 2826. Thomas 3349.
thomas for his career 4.93 yards per touch
Peterson for his career 5.05 yards per touch
I can go all day with this. Peterson was just better, more productive, and more efficient. But certainly not as good of a receiver. too bad we arent comparing who the better receiver is.