Washington Redskins running back Adrian Petersons relationship with head coach Jay Gruden shows just how far stars can fall from grace once they age and production wanes.

You could even say Peterson has been on thin ice with his latest head man.

Gruden didnt even dress Peterson for the teams Week 1 tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles, and has been non-committal when addressing the media about his legendary runner, despite Peterson starting for the franchise Sunday in a 31-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Peterson, 34, gained just 25 yards and a TD on 10 carries, to go along with two catches for seven yards.

Apparently, that wasnt enough for Gruden, who has tried to hide his frustration.

Until he couldnt.

Grudens alleged feelings were broadcasted live by FOX Sports Pam Oliver during the Redskins-Cowboys game Sunday, according to NBC Sports.

Jay Gruden, to be perfectly clear, he is still not in favor of Petersons strength, which is a north-south running style, Oliver said. He feels like it limits the offense and gives the defense way too many opportunities.

However Gruden (kind of) walked back his comments in an interview with NBC Sports Washingtons JP Finlay:

You want north-south running backs. I dont think you want east-west backs, thats for sure, Gruden said. "[Peterson] is a north-south runner....when he gets going north-south, what that does is creates a physical mentality for our offense. Our linemen love it, and it opens up our play-action passes. We do love north-south backs.

Gruden has no choice but to love Peterson since running back Derrius Guice is recovering from a knee injury for the second season in a row.

Peterson ran for 1,042 yards and was named the teams Offensive Most Valuable player just last year. He came into the 2019 season with the goal of competing at a high level.

Peterson feels he still has enough gas in the tank to be a productive NFL player, but will he be allowed the opportunity to prove it in Washington?

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