Adrian Peterson, retired (4 Viewers)

[Proust Loves Cake]

Fantasy trade alert:

Three way trade between the Cowboys, Vikings, and Eagles. Vikes get McCoy, Cowboys get AP, Eagles get Cowboys 2nd rd pick. Vikes save face by getting an All Pro RB to replace AP, Jerry gets his guy, Eagles dump McCoy's big salary and get a chip in their pursuit of Mariota. Eagles then sign Spiller whom they tried to acquire last year.

Update?

 

[Pots]

I figured some people might disagree about the trade value for Peterson proposed in this article.

I have read others who think Peterson's value is a 2nd and 4th round pick.

I have read others who think his value is far far less than that article, and I believe that a lot more than that Viking homer.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Trade Values From Adrian's Top-5 Wish List

is this writer delusional? He thinks some team is going to trade a 1st+ for Peterson. There is zero chance that happens.

He is basing Peterson's trade value on Percy Harvin's trade value which makes absolutely no sense. Suffice it to say a 24 year old wide receiver is not equal to a 29 year old running back.

But Peterson is a special talent and if a team with a good QB and not much of a running game were to add him, it could mean a Super Bowl run...much worth a 1st round pick! Not saying it will happen but it definitely would be tempting for some teams (you would think).

 

[Donnybrook]

Trade Values From Adrian's Top-5 Wish List

is this writer delusional? He thinks some team is going to trade a 1st+ for Peterson. There is zero chance that happens.

He is basing Peterson's trade value on Percy Harvin's trade value which makes absolutely no sense. Suffice it to say a 24 year old wide receiver is not equal to a 29 year old running back.

But Peterson is a special talent and if a team with a good QB and not much of a running game were to add him, it could mean a Super Bowl run...much worth a 1st round pick! Not saying it will happen but it definitely would be tempting for some teams (you would think).

Harvin was 24 years old and capable of signing a 4-5 year contract. A team signing Peterson would want him to renegotiate to make it basically a 1 or 2 year deal. The compensation would be half that of Harvin on that fact alone.

To tell you the truth I was amazed that Spielman would actually get that much compensation for Harvin. So hopefully I am wrong again. It probably had to do with the fact that 2013 was a down year for WR prospects in the draft. This years running back class would be working against his value. I also think that many teams don't want to change their offense game plan to accommodate Peterson. He is only a mediocre receiving threat so that limits his usefulness on 3rd downs. IMO many teams are now passing to set up the run rather than the other way around.

 

[Biabreakable]

I figured some people might disagree about the trade value for Peterson proposed in this article.

I have read others who think Peterson's value is a 2nd and 4th round pick.

I have read others who think his value is far far less than that article, and I believe that a lot more than that Viking homer.

What do you think his trade value is? Or what have you read/heard?

That is the reason for me bringing it up. To discuss what that value may be.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Trade Values From Adrian's Top-5 Wish List

is this writer delusional? He thinks some team is going to trade a 1st+ for Peterson. There is zero chance that happens.

He is basing Peterson's trade value on Percy Harvin's trade value which makes absolutely no sense. Suffice it to say a 24 year old wide receiver is not equal to a 29 year old running back.

But Peterson is a special talent and if a team with a good QB and not much of a running game were to add him, it could mean a Super Bowl run...much worth a 1st round pick! Not saying it will happen but it definitely would be tempting for some teams (you would think).

Harvin was 24 years old and capable of signing a 4-5 year contract. A team signing Peterson would want him to renegotiate to make it basically a 1 or 2 year deal. The compensation would be half that of Harvin on that fact alone.

To tell you the truth I was amazed that Spielman would actually get that much compensation for Harvin. So hopefully I am wrong again. It probably had to do with the fact that 2013 was a down year for WR prospects in the draft. This years running back class would be working against his value. I also think that many teams don't want to change their offense game plan to accommodate Peterson. He is only a mediocre receiving threat so that limits his usefulness on 3rd downs. IMO many teams are now passing to set up the run rather than the other way around.

I agree with you...I'm just saying that teams have to weigh his "specialness" versus the gamble of a first round pick...it has to be tempting for some teams (Dallas and Indy for example).

 

[Biabreakable]

For point of reference of recent trades.

McCoy was traded to the Bills for Kiko Alonso who was the 46th overall pick in 2013.

Brandon Marshall was traded to the Jets for a 5th round pick.

 

[KellysHeroes]

surprised hes not released yet

He's not going to be released.

Thought that was the speculation

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Trade Values From Adrian's Top-5 Wish List

is this writer delusional? He thinks some team is going to trade a 1st+ for Peterson. There is zero chance that happens.

He is basing Peterson's trade value on Percy Harvin's trade value which makes absolutely no sense. Suffice it to say a 24 year old wide receiver is not equal to a 29 year old running back.

But Peterson is a special talent and if a team with a good QB and not much of a running game were to add him, it could mean a Super Bowl run...much worth a 1st round pick! Not saying it will happen but it definitely would be tempting for some teams (you would think).

No, it wouldn't.

 

[Insein]

For point of reference of recent trades.

McCoy was traded to the Bills for Kiko Alonso who was the 46th overall pick in 2013.

Brandon Marshall was traded to the Jets for a 5th round pick.

McCoy was scheduled to make $11mil this year. Marshall $7 mil. AP is scheduled to make $13 mil this year, $15 mil next year and $17mil in 2017. Combine that with his off he field issues and its easy to see him getting cut.

 

[Biabreakable]

Well the reason I think the Vikings are trying to trade Peterson is due to the salary, his age and because he does not seem to want to play for the Vikings.

Certainly other teams know this and that hurts his trade value. Any team that did trade for him would have to be able to fit his salary under their cap and consider how that affects their other team goals.

I recall thinking they might cut Percy Harvin when he was acting up. They ended up getting really good value for him. Rick Spielman seems to have a good handle on trading.

Maybe all he can get is a 3rd round pick? I don't know what other teams would be willing to offer. At some point the Vikings would likely try to keep him and deal with tension in the locker room if need be rather than just cutting him.

 

[Sabertooth]

I think it's because he whipped his kid in the scrotum.

 

[Steed]

@VincentFrankNFL: 49ers have called the Vikings regarding Adrian Peterson. Nothing serious, gauging interest/AP contract demands.

 

[cstu]

Bovada's odds for those teams are as follows:

Dallas Cowboys - 9/4

Indianapolis Colts - 5/1

Arizona Cardinals - 9/1

San Diego Chargers - 10/1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 10/1

 

[Donnybrook]

Call me crazy but I would do a straight swap of Doug Martin for Adrian Peterson. Yeah I know that Peterson is way better. I just don't think it necessary to have an elite running back to win a Super bowl.

 

[Anarchy99]

Call me crazy but I would do a straight swap of Doug Martin for Adrian Peterson. Yeah I know that Peterson is way better. I just don't think it necessary to have an elite running back to win a Super bowl.

The Patriots this year were the first team to make a SB without a player with more than 100 carries in the regular season.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Bovada's odds for those teams are as follows:

Dallas Cowboys - 9/4

Indianapolis Colts - 5/1

Arizona Cardinals - 9/1

San Diego Chargers - 10/1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 10/1

what are the odds he stays in Minnesota? I think that is far more likely

 

[Biabreakable]

Bovada's odds for those teams are as follows:

Dallas Cowboys - 9/4

Indianapolis Colts - 5/1

Arizona Cardinals - 9/1

San Diego Chargers - 10/1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 10/1

what are the odds he stays in Minnesota? I think that is far more likely

5/6

link

 

[Donnybrook]

Call me crazy but I would do a straight swap of Doug Martin for Adrian Peterson. Yeah I know that Peterson is way better. I just don't think it necessary to have an elite running back to win a Super bowl.

The Patriots this year were the first team to make a SB without a player with more than 100 carries in the regular season.

I am not sure if that works for or against my statement. Patriots at least have proven that a team doesn't need to spend a good portion of their cap on the position.

 

[Anarchy99]

Call me crazy but I would do a straight swap of Doug Martin for Adrian Peterson. Yeah I know that Peterson is way better. I just don't think it necessary to have an elite running back to win a Super bowl.

The Patriots this year were the first team to make a SB without a player with more than 100 carries in the regular season.

I am not sure if that works for or against my statement. Patriots at least have proven that a team doesn't need to spend a good portion of their cap on the position.

For your statement. The Pats had no one remotely close to being an elite running back (nor did they spend anywhere close to the cost of an elite RB), yet they still won.

 

[Old Smiley]

And it wasn't even close. (bites lip)

 

[kwille]

AP landing in AZ could lead to a fantasy goldmine. https://twitter.com/Rand_Getlin/status/574658860444610561

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld take:

Yahoo's Rand Getlin reports Arizona's release of DE Darnell Dockett may have been to clear cap space for a run at Vikings RB Adrian Peterson.
Getlin's colleague Charles Robinson believes Arizona is Peterson's top choice. Peterson is still under contract with the Vikings, of course. Barring a restructure, his contract is untradeable. Peterson would be a foundation back for a coach who loves them in Bruce Arians. His arrival would be ominous for Andre Ellington, as Arians has always tried to eschew committees when possible.

Related: Cardinals

Source: Rand Getlin on Twitter
Mar 8 - 3:55 PM

 

[menobrown]

AP landing in AZ could lead to a fantasy goldmine. https://twitter.com/Rand_Getlin/status/574658860444610561

He's AP, I think he's one of the best RB's of all-time and still the best RB in the NFL. But in terms of landing spots this is not good. Again because he's AP he'll get his but a lot better spots than facing Seattle, SF and ST.Louis division D's and likely seeing any hope of increased passing game usage go down the toilet due to Ellington.

 

[cstu]

Call me crazy but I would do a straight swap of Doug Martin for Adrian Peterson. Yeah I know that Peterson is way better. I just don't think it necessary to have an elite running back to win a Super bowl.

The Patriots this year were the first team to make a SB without a player with more than 100 carries in the regular season.

I am not sure if that works for or against my statement. Patriots at least have proven that a team doesn't need to spend a good portion of their cap on the position.

For your statement. The Pats had no one remotely close to being an elite running back (nor did they spend anywhere close to the cost of an elite RB), yet they still won.

Yep, all a team needs is Brady/Belichick and they can get away with JAG at RB.

 

[cstu]

AP landing in AZ could lead to a fantasy goldmine. https://twitter.com/Rand_Getlin/status/574658860444610561

He's AP, I think he's one of the best RB's of all-time and still the best RB in the NFL. But in terms of landing spots this is not good. Again because he's AP he'll get his but a lot better spots than facing Seattle, SF and ST.Louis division D's and likely seeing any hope of increased passing game usage go down the toilet due to Ellington.

Not ideal at all.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Better late than never for the Cards and Peterson...........

 

[Pots]

Got his opening in Dallas finally.

What does this even mean?

 

[kutta]

Lots of chattert his morning on local AZ radio about Peterson coming to the Cards. Nothing concrete, but the hype is here.

 

[cstu]

Got his opening in Dallas finally.

What does this even mean?

I wrote that after someone posted fake Twitter reports that Murray had signed in Jax. Will delete it.

 

[Biabreakable]

(11:09 AM CDT): Phil Mackey says that ESPN analyst John Clayton, on his and Judd Zulgad’s show on 1500 ESPN, thinks the best case scenario for a Peterson trade for the Minnesota Vikings would be a fourth-round pick. That seems low and unlikely. I outlined my case for that a while ago here. Remember when Harvin was worth a third-rounder? link

From the article where Arif Hasan analyses Peterson's potential trade value:

Knowing that this is a strong draft for running backs, Adrian Peterson's value may be closer to a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick, or even a future fourth-round pick, conditional upon playing time (that may move up to a third or move down to a fifth on a sliding scale). Two third-round picks, a la Brandon Marshall, would not be out of the question, either—though likely is a little low.

 

[IHEARTFF]

lol bleacher report

 

[cstu]

(11:09 AM CDT): Phil Mackey says that ESPN analyst John Clayton, on his and Judd Zulgad’s show on 1500 ESPN, thinks the best case scenario for a Peterson trade for the Minnesota Vikings would be a fourth-round pick. That seems low and unlikely. I outlined my case for that a while ago here. Remember when Harvin was worth a third-rounder? link

From the article where Arif Hasan analyses Peterson's potential trade value:

Knowing that this is a strong draft for running backs, Adrian Peterson's value may be closer to a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick, or even a future fourth-round pick, conditional upon playing time (that may move up to a third or move down to a fifth on a sliding scale). Two third-round picks, a la Brandon Marshall, would not be out of the question, either—though likely is a little low.

Why would Peterson's value be higher in a strong RB draft? IMO the Vikings would be lucky to get any pick with teams knowing the Vikings don't want to pay him $12M this year.

 

[Old Smiley]

I feel like Peterson is playing 3 dimensional chess in terms of not getting it...

 

[Biabreakable]

Read the article for context ctsu I didn't write it. I just quoted the pertinent portion about the expected trade value after some pretty in depth analysis.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Why would Peterson's value be higher in a strong RB draft? IMO the Vikings would be lucky to get any pick with teams knowing the Vikings don't want to pay him $12M this year.

I think you missed my post right above yours.

 

[Biabreakable]

Why would Peterson's value be higher in a strong RB draft? IMO the Vikings would be lucky to get any pick with teams knowing the Vikings don't want to pay him $12M this year.

I think you missed my post right above yours.

Writer gets paid to write for Bleacher report yet that writer no longer has value because of being paid to do so?

Thanks for contributing to the thread.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Anybody can write a bleacher report article. The website is awful with ads and the amount of page clicking you must do. Even if there is a needle in a haystack there, it doesn't look like the one you quoted is it.

 

[cstu]

Why would Peterson's value be higher in a strong RB draft? IMO the Vikings would be lucky to get any pick with teams knowing the Vikings don't want to pay him $12M this year.

I think you missed my post right above yours.

I was commenting on the article, not you. A 4th would be generous - look at Shady's deal for what a high priced RB is worth in terms of picks.

 

[Pots]

Why would Peterson's value be higher in a strong RB draft? IMO the Vikings would be lucky to get any pick with teams knowing the Vikings don't want to pay him $12M this year.

I think you missed my post right above yours.

Writer gets paid to write for Bleacher report yet that writer no longer has value because of being paid to do so?

Thanks for contributing to the thread.

His point is that Bleacher Report is not a very credible place to be looking for 'in depth analysis'.

 

[menobrown]

(11:09 AM CDT): Phil Mackey says that ESPN analyst John Clayton, on his and Judd Zulgad’s show on 1500 ESPN, thinks the best case scenario for a Peterson trade for the Minnesota Vikings would be a fourth-round pick. That seems low and unlikely. I outlined my case for that a while ago here. Remember when Harvin was worth a third-rounder? link

From the article where Arif Hasan analyses Peterson's potential trade value:

Knowing that this is a strong draft for running backs, Adrian Peterson's value may be closer to a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick, or even a future fourth-round pick, conditional upon playing time (that may move up to a third or move down to a fifth on a sliding scale). Two third-round picks, a la Brandon Marshall, would not be out of the question, either—though likely is a little low.

Why would Peterson's value be higher in a strong RB draft? IMO the Vikings would be lucky to get any pick with teams knowing the Vikings don't want to pay him $12M this year.

Who said the Vikings don't want to pay him that money?

 

[jestertj]

When this free agency is over, his salary this year may not look so high as it did two weeks ago.

 

[Biabreakable]

Why would Peterson's value be higher in a strong RB draft? IMO the Vikings would be lucky to get any pick with teams knowing the Vikings don't want to pay him $12M this year.

I think you missed my post right above yours.

Writer gets paid to write for Bleacher report yet that writer no longer has value because of being paid to do so?

Thanks for contributing to the thread.

His point is that Bleacher Report is not a very credible place to be looking for 'in depth analysis'.

Gee taking Pot shots while not contributing anything of substance again I see. I even asked you nicely for your opinion last time you did this.

:crickets:

The reason I quoted the article is to save people from the very annoying pop ups there that I also do not care for. However Sigmund Bloom and plenty of credible writers do contribute to BR.

 

[cstu]

Might be something to those Cardinals rumors - Cards signed Iupati to pair with Veldheer on the left side of the line.

 

[B-Deep]

A second or third round pick for a 29 year old RB due to make 12million is insanity

 

[cstu]

A second or third round pick for a 29 year old RB due to make 12million is insanity

No one takes that seriously, the Vikes will get a late round pick if they're lucky.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

A second or third round pick for a 29 year old RB due to make 12million is insanity

He'll be 30 in a few days, making it worse of course.

 

[B-Deep]

I get that the guy has been a machine

i do not get gambling that he will continue to be

and it is not like you are buying a sell tickets guy, you are buying a load or off field crap as well

he'll get cut and sign somewhere for a LOT less (if his pride lets him) or he'll bwe a late round trade to a team who cuts his salary before the trade is finalized

 

[daveR]

I'm not sure how a year away from getting beat up hurts his value. He was at the top of his game & then had a year-long vacation. He's gotta be healthy!

 

[cstu]

I'm not sure how a year away from getting beat up hurts his value. He was at the top of his game & then had a year-long vacation. He's gotta be healthy!

I don't believe there's RB in the league who takes better care of his body. If he avoids another serious injury he should have a few quality years left.