Adrian Peterson (1 Viewer)

[gocats]

Adrian Peterson said Monday the only thing certain that would keep him at Oklahoma another season would be a major injury. The junior running back is looking to rush for 2,200 yards this season and shatter Billy Sims' OU record. He wants to win the Heisman Trophy. And he'd like another crack at the national title. But Peterson said if doesn't accomplish those goals this season, he may never have another chance.

-- The Daily Oklahoman

 

[kevthegrad]

can we not just agree on a few basics here?

NO more "Roy Williams". No more "Adrian Petersons."

I mean come on?

 

[bentley]

I've got a big "no ####" to this news. Woulda been shocked if he'd announced that he had any intention of staying.

 

[TitusIII]

What team, that isn't in dire need of o-line/d-line help(and this eliminates the Raiders and Packers, imo), could pick him?

 

[bentley]

What team, that isn't in dire need of o-line/d-line help, could pick him?

Probably nobody, right? Doesn't seem like they'd be drafting high enough to pick him if they didn't need help.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

The Texans may get the shot to pick him. They clearly need O-line help, but they also clearly need a running back.

 

[Pipes]

I think he would've been in the 2005 draft if he could've been.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

He will go high to some team, whether they need o-line help or not. Teams that could consider him:

Packers

Cleveland

Houston

Denver

Jets

Baltimore

Jax

 

[TitusIII]

Teams that may have a top ten pick that would be intersted, imo:

Jets

Browns

Texans(although they may not consider a top ten RB a good investment)

any more? It appears it may not be a good year to come out for Adrian

 

[cstu]

I've got a big "no ####" to this news. Woulda been shocked if he'd announced that he had any intention of staying.

It was a no-brainer, but I'd imagine him seeing what happened to Michael Bush cleared up any thoughts of him staying in school.

 

[TitusIII]

He will go high to some team, whether they need o-line help or not. Teams that could consider himackersClevelandHoustonDenverJetsBaltimoreJax

IMO, using a first round pick on a running-back, when you have a terrible offensive line, is a waste of cap-space, unless the guy is a once in a decade talent. But who the hell knows what Ted Thompson is thinking? I believe he made the right call in picking Hawk over Davis, but time will tell what his philosophy is.

 

[bentley]

I've got a big "no ####" to this news. Woulda been shocked if he'd announced that he had any intention of staying.

It was a no-brainer, but I'd imagine him seeing what happened to Michael Bush cleared up any thoughts of him staying in school.

I bet Michael Bush's injury never crossed his mind. I agree with the earlier poster that said he'd come out after his freshman year if he could. Even in high school, it looked like he was biding his time until he could make it to the NFL.

 

[TitusIII]

I've got a big "no ####" to this news. Woulda been shocked if he'd announced that he had any intention of staying.

It was a no-brainer, but I'd imagine him seeing what happened to Michael Bush cleared up any thoughts of him staying in school.

I bet Michael Bush's injury never crossed his mind. I agree with the earlier poster that said he'd come out after his freshman year if he could. Even in high school, it looked like he was biding his time until he could make it to the NFL.

True, Peterson actually wanted to come out before he stepped foot on campus.

 

[GregStarling]

He will go high to some team, whether they need o-line help or not. Teams that could consider him:

Packers

Cleveland

Houston

Denver

Jets

Baltimore

Jax

IMO, using a first round pick on a running-back, when you have a terrible offensive line, is a waste of cap-space, unless the guy is a once in a decade talent. But who the hell knows what Ted Thompson is thinking? I believe he made the right call in picking Hawk over Davis, but time will tell what his philosophy is.

maybe

 

[bentley]

He will go high to some team, whether they need o-line help or not. Teams that could consider himackersClevelandHoustonDenverJetsBaltimoreJax

IMO, using a first round pick on a running-back, when you have a terrible offensive line, is a waste of cap-space, unless the guy is a once in a decade talent. But who the hell knows what Ted Thompson is thinking? I believe he made the right call in picking Hawk over Davis, but time will tell what his philosophy is.

Every high pick can only plug one hole. A running back is a safer option than a QB, IMHO. Plus, you never know when you're going to end up with Robert Gallery if you go ahead and use that high pick for an offensive lineman. Great running backs can make an offensive line look a little better. Not sure you can say that about every position.

 

[IGKYA!!!]

Mo Clarrett anyone??

 

[bentley]

Mo Clarrett anyone??

I don't think that's a valid comparison at all, even if it is catchy.

 

[Gandalf]

Mo Clarrett anyone??

You're not seriously comparing Adrian Peterson to Maurice Clarrett, are you???

 

[The Ref]

I think he would've been in the 2004 draft if he could've been.

Fixed

 

[bentley]

I think he would've been in the 2004 draft if he could've been.

Fixed

Way to be the third person in this thread to make that statement. Thanks for your contribution.

 

[mbuehner]

The Texans may get the shot to pick him. They clearly need O-line help, but they also clearly need a running back.

Theyll probably take a defensive end instead.

 

[JHeb]

Peterson is the kind of talent a team would trade up for...

 

[oukurt]

Mo Clarrett anyone??

 

[Lauryn]

I've got a big "no ####" to this news.

 

[sterjs]

He should be a top 5 pick if he comes out. He is a beast.

 

[Englishteacher]

He has #1 overall type talent.

 

[sterjs]

He has #1 overall type talent.

Definitely, but I think he might go #2 or #3 after QB Brady Quinn and/or WR Calvin Johnson. This could all change depending on how their seasons turn out.

 

[JayMan]

Did you see that last tackle?... Oregon game / 4th quarter...

That was an akward fall to say the least... "Roy tackling TO" style...

Peterson immediatly grabbed his right knee... but seems to be fine...

No Michael Bush please...

 

[mhrutkowski]

As a Jets fan I would love to get him after drafting an LT and C this year.

 

[JayMan]

As a Jets fan I would love to get him after drafting an LT and C this year.

Then you must hope your beloved J-E-T-S don't win too many this year (that should be a given!)... because he certainly won't be there at the 4th spot in April...

 

[mhrutkowski]

As a Jets fan I would love to get him after drafting an LT and C this year.

Then you must hope your beloved J-E-T-S don't win too many this year (that should be a given!)... because he certainly won't be there at the 4th spot in April...

I'd certainly rather win... I want the guy but I realize he's not going to slip

 

[Cookiemonster]

I admit that I've only seen Peterson a couple times, but from what I've seen, K.Irons looks better to me. Not quite as shifty, but hands down, the toughest back (pound for pound or not) in the draft. From what I saw, I thought Stewart looked as good yesterday.

 

[CowboyFan]

The Texans may get the shot to pick him. They clearly need O-line help, but they also clearly need a running back.

it was all a part of their master plan. they passed on Bush to suck again this year and have a shot at AP

 

[Ilov80s]

I admit that I've only seen Peterson a couple times, but from what I've seen, K.Irons looks better to me. Not quite as shifty, but hands down, the toughest back (pound for pound or not) in the draft. From what I saw, I thought Stewart looked as good yesterday.

I think the numbers speak for themselvesetersonUAB: 24 carries 139 5.71/ 69 yards receiving/ 2 TDsWashington: 32 carries 165 5.2/ 2 TDsOregon: 34 carries 211 yards 6.1/ 1 TDIronsWash State: 20 carries 182 9.2/ 40 yards receiving/ 1 TDMiss State: 21 carries for 69 yards 3.3LSU: 25 carries for 70 yards 2.8

 

[coolnerd]

I admit that I've only seen Peterson a couple times, but from what I've seen, K.Irons looks better to me. Not quite as shifty, but hands down, the toughest back (pound for pound or not) in the draft. From what I saw, I thought Stewart looked as good yesterday.

I think the numbers speak for themselvesetersonUAB: 24 carries 139 5.71/ 69 yards receiving/ 2 TDsWashington: 32 carries 165 5.2/ 2 TDsOregon: 34 carries 211 yards 6.1/ 1 TDIronsWash State: 20 carries 182 9.2/ 40 yards receiving/ 1 TDMiss State: 21 carries for 69 yards 3.3LSU: 25 carries for 70 yards 2.8

Your biggest concern with Peterson is the 30 touch average. In terms of a classic RB he is pretty close to a total package.

 

[CowboyFan]

I admit that I've only seen Peterson a couple times, but from what I've seen, K.Irons looks better to me. Not quite as shifty, but hands down, the toughest back (pound for pound or not) in the draft. From what I saw, I thought Stewart looked as good yesterday.

I think the numbers speak for themselvesetersonUAB: 24 carries 139 5.71/ 69 yards receiving/ 2 TDsWashington: 32 carries 165 5.2/ 2 TDsOregon: 34 carries 211 yards 6.1/ 1 TDIronsWash State: 20 carries 182 9.2/ 40 yards receiving/ 1 TDMiss State: 21 carries for 69 yards 3.3LSU: 25 carries for 70 yards 2.8

Seriously, you did not just put up Irons' stats against LSU and say that the "numbers speak for themselves" There may be plenty of legitimate arguements comparing Irons and AP, but don't be so ignorant about football to post that trash as analysis.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

I admit that I've only seen Peterson a couple times, but from what I've seen, K.Irons looks better to me. Not quite as shifty, but hands down, the toughest back (pound for pound or not) in the draft. From what I saw, I thought Stewart looked as good yesterday.

I think the numbers speak for themselvesetersonUAB: 24 carries 139 5.71/ 69 yards receiving/ 2 TDsWashington: 32 carries 165 5.2/ 2 TDsOregon: 34 carries 211 yards 6.1/ 1 TDIronsWash State: 20 carries 182 9.2/ 40 yards receiving/ 1 TDMiss State: 21 carries for 69 yards 3.3LSU: 25 carries for 70 yards 2.8

Seriously, you did not just put up Irons' stats against LSU and say that the "numbers speak for themselves" There may be plenty of legitimate arguements comparing Irons and AP, but don't be so ignorant about football to post that trash as analysis.

Wll, he also posted the numbers vs. Mississippi State, which were pretty similar to the numbers vs. LSU. Is it your contention that MissSt's defense is similar to LSU's?Irons may be a good back, but I don't think he measures up to Peterson.