So who ends up with Adrian Peterson? (1 Viewer)

[nerangers]

Hello,

In trying to do a Rookie Mock Draft, I had a hard time figuring out where he would end up. I think the teams that need his services the most at this point in the season are the Bills and GreenBay. I am not impressed with the Lions right now. I think Washington raises some question marks. Where does he end up? Is someone going to have to move up to get him?

What are your thoughts???

# Team

1 Oakland Raiders – Lamont Jordon, signed Dominic Rhodes

2 Detroit Lions – Kevin Jones hurt, signed Tatum Bell and TJ Duckett

3 Cleveland Browns – Signed Jamal Lewis

4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Cadillac Williams

5 Arizona Cardinals – Edgerrin James, re-signed Marcel Shipp

6 Washington Redskins – Clinton Portis hurt, Betts?

7 Minnesota Vikings – Chester Taylor

8 Houston Texans – signed Ahman Green, still have DD (or DW if you prefer!)

9 Miami Dolphins – Ronnie Brown

10 Atlanta Falcons – Warrick Dunn and Jervious Norwood

11 San Francisco 49'ers – Frank Gore

12 Buffalo Bills – resigned Anthony Thomas, traded Willis McGahee

13 St. Louis Rams – Steve Jackson

14 Carolina Panthers – Deangelo Williams and Deshaun Foster

15 Pittsburgh Steelers – Willie Parker and Najah Davenport

16 Green Bay Packers – Need a Running Back!

17 Jacksonville Jaguars – MJD and Taylor

18 Cincinnati Bengals – Rudi Johnson

19 Tennessee Titans – Lendale White (might resign Chris Brown)

20 New York Giants – Reuben Droughns and Brandon Jones

21 Denver Broncos – signed Travis Henry, Mike Bell

22 Dallas Cowboys – Julius Jones and Marion Barber

23 Kansas City Chiefs – Larry Johnson

24 New England Patriots – Maroney, Faulk and Morris

25 New York Jets – signed Thomas Jones

26 Philadelphia Eagles – Westbrook and CBuck

27 New Orleans Saints – Bush and McAllister

28 New England Patriots - Maroney, Faulk and Morris

29 Baltimore Ravens – signed Willis McGahee

30 San Diego Chargers - LT!

31 Chicago Bears – Cedric Benson

32 Indianapolis Colts – Joseph Addai

 

[MrPhoenix]

Could still go to the Browns to job-shadow Lewis, Houston could take him to avenge not taking Bush, or the Bills who probably don't want to hinge their hopes on Anthony Thomas.

 

[TheGreatest]

I believe he ends up in Cleveland. They only signed J. Lewis to a 1 year deal so they clearly are not set with him being their future. I think they take A. Peterson and use him in a RBBC type approach for his first year, then let him loose in the 2nd year when they don't resign J. Lewis.

Only other possibility is Houston in the top 10 and I really don't think he will drop that far. If he does start to slip a bit, I would not be surprised to see GB or BUF make a move to trade up to get him...just a thought.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I still think the Vikings take him.

 

[redman]

There is no way that Washington picks him. No way. If he's on the board they'll trade down because another team will want him badly and the 'Skins want picks. Buffalo, for example, I could see trading up to 1.06 to get him.

I don't however, think that he's going to fall past Cleveland.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

If ADP does fall past Cleveland then I can see the Bills trading up to get him. Thay have what it takes to move up and Levy is not afraid to do so. Jauron likes Thomas but not enough to have him be the main ball carrier. The only other thing I could see is if the Bills think they found something with a Pittman, Irons, Bush or Hunt and plan on taking one in the 2nd or 3rd. But the difference between ADP and any one of those guys is not even close.

 

[nerangers]

Good info so far...I didn't really check to see what kind of contract Jamal Lewis got from the Browns...a one year contract definitely could leave plenty of room to go after AD.

I think Buffalo should go after him, but it sounds like they would need the #3 pick to accomplish this.

The Texans had there chance last year...I don't want to see AD fall to them.

 

[chook]

I still think the Vikings take him.

Why? They have CT and clearly other needs.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I still think the Vikings take him.

Why? They have CT and clearly other needs.

Taylor's serviceable at best, a placeholder. Peterson would be electric behind that offensive line and the best player available at their pick.

 

[EBF]

I think he'll go to the Browns, Texans, or Vikings.

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

 

[kellumsboys]

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

they shouldn't need to trade up to get Lynch.he should easily be there at #12.

 

[EBF]

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

they shouldn't need to trade up to get Lynch.he should easily be there at #12.

I've just heard some chatter that Green Bay and Buffalo both want him, and that they might have to trade up.

 

[Floyd The Barber]

fruity pebbles wrote:

Taylor's serviceable at best, a placeholder. Peterson would be electric behind that offensive line and the best player available at their pick.

The Vikes mayu indeed take AP, but don't say Taylor is just serviceable. The few times they got him in space he took rock for big chunks. Peterson may be electric, but unless they get better than pathetic quarterback play to get the 8th and 9th man out of the box, he'll find the running room as slim as Chet.

And need we rehash Coach Chilly's "Lawernece Welk" playcalling? A one: run between tackles. A two: run between tackles. A three: pass two yards short of the sticks and hope the receiver breaks a tackle.

Any Vikings fan knows this to be true...

 

[wannabee]

I found an article that might surprise many.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_5457658?source=rss

Lions trying to strike up deal

No. 2 pick on block, but sources say Broncos balked at asking price

By Mike Klis

Denver Post Staff Writer

Article Last Updated: 03/16/2007 10:17:56 PM MDT

Knowing several NFL teams are collectively drooling over the talents of receiver Calvin Johnson, the Detroit Lions have let it be known their No. 2 overall draft pick is up for trade.

Yes, the Lions have held preliminary discussions with the Broncos regarding the No. 2 pick the past month, NFL sources confirmed.

But no, Broncos fans shouldn't get their hopes up.

According to sources, the Lions asked for multiple draft picks that included Denver's No. 21 selection. The Broncos considered the asking price far too high and trade discussions have ceased.

While a Denver deal with Detroit appears unlikely, the Broncos have been trying to deal their No. 21 pick. Some of the Broncos' trade possibilities have them moving up on the draft board; others have them moving down.

For the Lions, the possibility of dealing the No. 2 pick is all about the benefits of moving down. Provided the Oakland Raiders take Louisiana State quarterback JaMarcus Russell as expected with their No. 1 pick in the draft April 28, Johnson is widely considered a no-brainer selection at No. 2.

The Georgia Tech product is a 6-foot-5, 239-pound athletic specimen who was clocked in the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds at the scouting combine, plus had eye-bulging measurements at his recent pro day workout of 42K inches in the vertical leap and 11 feet, 7 inches in the long jump.

Put another way, Johnson is to receivers in this year's draft what Reggie Bush was to running backs in last year's draft.

The Lions, however, just happen to be the one team that wouldn't dare take another receiver so high in the draft, not after they were burned by Charles Rogers with the No. 2 pick in 2003 and Mike Williams with the 10th selection in 2005. Roy Williams worked out well with the No. 7 pick in 2004, but at some point, the Lions need to adjust priorities.

With an average record of 4-12 the past six seasons, the Lions are contemplating whether they can get greater value by moving down in the draft for multiple players and picks in return. The Broncos became a logical candidate in part because of how coach Mike Shanahan aggressively traded up to get quarterback Jay Cutler last year (a series of deals moved Denver from No. 30 to No. 11), but also because the two teams worked out a trade earlier this month.

In that deal, the Broncos sent running back Tatum Bell and right tackle George Foster to the Lions in exchange for cornerback Dré Bly.

 

[coolnerd]

I think that Peterson is talented enough where some team that does not "need" him may select Peterson. His talent puts the Cardinals and Vikings in play. As for the Browns, I am pretty sure that the contract of Lewis is only 1 year, while the Texans gave Green a contract that says 4 years, but if understan the details correctly it is effectively a two year deal.

 

[KTM]

Cleveland BrownsArizona CardinalsHouston TexansAtlanta FalconsBuffalo BillsGreen Bay Packers

These, to me, are the teams with the most need for a young stud RB.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Cleveland Browns- Good choice

Arizona Cardinals- Unless they have plans to cut Edge, I don't see it.

Houston Texans- They have Ahman/Domanick/Lundy/Gado. They don't need another RB.

Atlanta Falcons- Norwood's the future, don't see AP going there.

Buffalo Bills- Very possible, could see them trading up to get AP.

Green Bay Packers- Would have to trade up, which is a possibilty.

These, to me, are the teams with the most need for a young stud RB.

 

[wannabee]

For those that think that there is no chance AZ drafts Peterson with Edge in town, are you concerned about the almost 3,000 career regular season touches? Edge will be 29 before the season starts. I could very easily see a situation where Peterson is drafted to sit behind Edge for a year. Edge has been durable. I am not saying that AZ is a probability, but is a possibility for Peterson.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/JameEd00.htm

 

[redman]

For those that think that there is no chance AZ drafts Peterson with Edge in town, are you concerned about the almost 3,000 career regular season touches? Edge will be 29 before the season starts. I could very easily see a situation where Peterson is drafted to sit behind Edge for a year. Edge has been durable. I am not saying that AZ is a probability, but is a possibility for Peterson.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/JameEd00.htm

It makes no sense to me to rule them out.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

For those that think that there is no chance AZ drafts Peterson with Edge in town, are you concerned about the almost 3,000 career regular season touches? Edge will be 29 before the season starts. I could very easily see a situation where Peterson is drafted to sit behind Edge for a year. Edge has been durable. I am not saying that AZ is a probability, but is a possibility for Peterson.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/JameEd00.htm

ADP doesn't sit behind anybody.

 

[wannabee]

For those that think that there is no chance AZ drafts Peterson with Edge in town, are you concerned about the almost 3,000 career regular season touches? Edge will be 29 before the season starts. I could very easily see a situation where Peterson is drafted to sit behind Edge for a year. Edge has been durable. I am not saying that AZ is a probability, but is a possibility for Peterson.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/JameEd00.htm

It makes no sense to me to rule them out.

I could see a Watters/Alexander situation. This is not totally uncommon for a RB in his prime to have a stud RB drafted to sit behind him for a year. I realize that Alexander was not drafted as high as many expent Peterson to be. Steven Jackson was drafted in 2004 after Marshall Faulk had a decent year of 1100 total yards and 11 TDs in 11 games.

 

[KTM]

Cleveland Browns- Good choice

Arizona Cardinals- Unless they have plans to cut Edge, I don't see it.

Houston Texans- They have Ahman/Domanick/Lundy/Gado. They don't need another RB.

Atlanta Falcons- Norwood's the future, don't see AP going there.

Buffalo Bills- Very possible, could see them trading up to get AP.

Green Bay Packers- Would have to trade up, which is a possibilty.

These, to me, are the teams with the most need for a young stud RB.

I should've noted that I plucked these teams looking at them in a vacuum. Teams that anyone could argue as needing a future stud RB (which, btw I'm completely convinced that AP will be a star).It's easy to overlook some of these situations because they have good starters already in place. Sometimes guys land in situations where they are behind entrenched starters (Faulk/SJax, Priest/LJ are the freshest in my mind).

Edge & Ahman are very similar. Both are past their prime but still solid vets. Looking purely at their situations, you could easily argue that letting AP sit behind these guys for a season or two could be good for him. Everyone looks at these drafts with just their FF goggles on - we all want instant production out of our rookies. Well, that just doesn't happen too often.

Edge is turning 29 this summer with 8 seasons of full time starting seasons under his belt (7 if you want to exclude his ACL season). With 2919 touches, he's getting close to that tread indicator on those tires of his...

Ahman, while older, has about 2 years less useage then edge (2221 touches to Edge's 2919). But, he has a much longer injury list. That to me is just as troubling as Edge's touch totals.

Everyone's jumping onto the Norwood train as if he's the bonafide lock to take over for Dunn. I'm not so convinced. 1 - Jerrious doesn't strike me as the type of RB that can take the beating of 250+ touches in one season. 2 - There's a new regime in town; who knows how they're planning to address the RB position. They could easily take a M. Bush type RB and employ an RBBC.

 

[KTM]

For those that think that there is no chance AZ drafts Peterson with Edge in town, are you concerned about the almost 3,000 career regular season touches? Edge will be 29 before the season starts. I could very easily see a situation where Peterson is drafted to sit behind Edge for a year. Edge has been durable. I am not saying that AZ is a probability, but is a possibility for Peterson.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/JameEd00.htm

I'm slow to the draw.

 

[Obie Wan]

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

they shouldn't need to trade up to get Lynch.he should easily be there at #12.

I've just heard some chatter that Green Bay and Buffalo both want him, and that they might have to trade up.

Bills will not waste picks to trade up for a RB.They need to spend picks on defense.

 

[redman]

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

they shouldn't need to trade up to get Lynch.he should easily be there at #12.

I've just heard some chatter that Green Bay and Buffalo both want him, and that they might have to trade up.

Bills will not waste picks to trade up for a RB.They need to spend picks on defense.

Interestingly enough, they drafted a RB in the first round - coming off a devastating knee injury no less - not too long ago when they had needs elsewhere.

 

[massraider]

I root for the Texans to get im, just because the got so much grief last year.

 

[crush304]

what about atlanta? dunn won't last forever and if they move away from zone blocking norwood doesn't fit

 

[MrPhoenix]

what about atlanta? dunn won't last forever and if they move away from zone blocking norwood doesn't fit

Peterson's more of an all-purpose back and would probably relegate Norwood to 3rd-down status. I could see Atlanta grabbing a big back like Michael Bush to team with Norwood, though.

 

[phthalatemagic]

Everyone is talking about need, why? Doesn't a talent like AD/P transcend need? Don't most top end rookies transcend need?

 

[KarmaPolice]

right now I see Clev, Houst, or Minn. as the most likely destination

I still think he's going to Cleveland. I don't think Jamal really deters them from drafting AP. They are obviously TRYING to fix the line with some of their moves, so it not that bad of a fit for him. They have enough talent on the O to keep the Ds from completely stacking the line.

FF-wise I would love to see him go to Minnesota.

Houst - I see Houst sticking with the Rbs they have and taking Quinn, or maybe getting an RB later on. I think that is there plan now, but if AP lands in their lap I really don't know how they could pass on him. If AP is around at this pick, I would expect Buff or even GB to be lighting up the phone lines.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Everyone is talking about need, why? Doesn't a talent like AD/P transcend need? Don't most top end rookies transcend need?

That and people are talking like the teams at the top of the draft have sure-fire studs on their teams. Oak's Rbs suckDet's are good if KJ can come backClev only has Lewis for 1 yearTB - Caddy had a bad year, but I don't think they blame himAZ- Edge is getting up there in age and has a TON of milesWash - Portis is a stud, I don't see AP going hereMinn - Taylor is not a world beaterHoust - Green is also getting to the end of the career.IMO that list only rules out Wash and probably Det/TB as possible destinations for Peterson. I could see him being drafted by any of the other 5 teams at the top of the draft.

 

[Liquid Tension]

For those that think that there is no chance AZ drafts Peterson with Edge in town, are you concerned about the almost 3,000 career regular season touches? Edge will be 29 before the season starts. I could very easily see a situation where Peterson is drafted to sit behind Edge for a year. Edge has been durable. I am not saying that AZ is a probability, but is a possibility for Peterson.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/JameEd00.htm

It makes no sense to me to rule them out.

You can't rule out most of the teams because AZ could trade Edge and take AP. the one thing that I don't thin is reasonable is to have a guy like AP and pay him the coin he wants to sit behind "Edge" for a year. RB's can step right in and play. The situation with Addai and Bush is the minimum I would want from a top 1st round pick (RB) in terms of playing time. Without a trade AZ is not going to take him IMO. I don't see how Cleveland doesn't take him with Jamal signed for only one year to allow AP to split time with and try and wear down other teams. Obviously, Buffalo and GB are the teams in most need of a RB, but they would have to move up.

Last year I didn't think too many trades would happen. this year I think more draft trades will happen

 

[nygiants56]

Everyone is talking about need, why? Doesn't a talent like AD/P transcend need? Don't most top end rookies transcend need?

That and people are talking like the teams at the top of the draft have sure-fire studs on their teams. Oak's Rbs suckDet's are good if KJ can come backClev only has Lewis for 1 yearTB - Caddy had a bad year, but I don't think they blame himAZ- Edge is getting up there in age and has a TON of milesWash - Portis is a stud, I don't see AP going hereMinn - Taylor is not a world beaterHoust - Green is also getting to the end of the career.IMO that list only rules out Wash and probably Det/TB as possible destinations for Peterson. I could see him being drafted by any of the other 5 teams at the top of the draft.

I think someone moves up to draft him, either to Detroits spot at #2, or Washington at #6.I don't think he goes past the 6th pick. Washington has let it be known they are willing to trade down.Perhaps Denver sneaks in there? GB?

 

[Pickle Rody]

Hello,

In trying to do a Rookie Mock Draft, I had a hard time figuring out where he would end up. I think the teams that need his services the most at this point in the season are the Bills and GreenBay. I am not impressed with the Lions right now. I think Washington raises some question marks. Where does he end up? Is someone going to have to move up to get him?

What are your thoughts???

# Team

1 Oakland Raiders – Lamont Jordon, signed Dominic Rhodes

2 Detroit Lions – Kevin Jones hurt, signed Tatum Bell and TJ Duckett

3 Cleveland Browns – Signed Jamal Lewis

4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Cadillac Williams

5 Arizona Cardinals – Edgerrin James, re-signed Marcel Shipp

6 Washington Redskins – Clinton Portis hurt, Betts?

7 Minnesota Vikings – Chester Taylor

8 Houston Texans – signed Ahman Green, still have DD (or DW if you prefer!)

9 Miami Dolphins – Ronnie Brown

10 Atlanta Falcons – Warrick Dunn and Jervious Norwood

11 San Francisco 49'ers – Frank Gore

12 Buffalo Bills – resigned Anthony Thomas, traded Willis McGahee

13 St. Louis Rams – Steve Jackson

14 Carolina Panthers – Deangelo Williams and Deshaun Foster

15 Pittsburgh Steelers – Willie Parker and Najah Davenport

16 Green Bay Packers – Need a Running Back!

17 Jacksonville Jaguars – MJD and Taylor

18 Cincinnati Bengals – Rudi Johnson

19 Tennessee Titans – Lendale White (might resign Chris Brown)

20 New York Giants – Reuben Droughns and Brandon Jones

21 Denver Broncos – signed Travis Henry, Mike Bell

22 Dallas Cowboys – Julius Jones and Marion Barber

23 Kansas City Chiefs – Larry Johnson

24 New England Patriots – Maroney, Faulk and Morris

25 New York Jets – signed Thomas Jones

26 Philadelphia Eagles – Westbrook and CBuck

27 New Orleans Saints – Bush and McAllister

28 New England Patriots - Maroney, Faulk and Morris

29 Baltimore Ravens – signed Willis McGahee

30 San Diego Chargers - LT!

31 Chicago Bears – Cedric Benson

32 Indianapolis Colts – Joseph Addai

NE twice.......no Seattle Seahawks - Alexander, Mo-MoIf Peterson slips that far, I think Arizona scoops him up. Shipp is not reliable IMO, and Peterson would surely get a few touches this year. Re-draft value takes a hit for '07, but dynasty value pretty much remains the same.

 

[bigmurd]

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

they shouldn't need to trade up to get Lynch.he should easily be there at #12.

I've just heard some chatter that Green Bay and Buffalo both want him, and that they might have to trade up.

Bills will not waste picks to trade up for a RB.They need to spend picks on defense.

Interestingly enough, they drafted a RB in the first round - coming off a devastating knee injury no less - not too long ago when they had needs elsewhere.

Marv Levy didn't though, and thats the difference.

 

[Ed Wood]

I still think the Vikings take him.

Why? They have CT and clearly other needs.

Taylor's serviceable at best, a placeholder. Peterson would be electric behind that offensive line and the best player available at their pick.

Fruity, you've been pretty adamant about the Vikes picking up Peterson. If the first four are Russell/Thomas/Quinn/CJ, do you think they'd try and trade up or just hope he'd fall further?

 

[Ed Wood]

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

they shouldn't need to trade up to get Lynch.he should easily be there at #12.

I've just heard some chatter that Green Bay and Buffalo both want him, and that they might have to trade up.

Bills will not waste picks to trade up for a RB.They need to spend picks on defense.

But the Bills REALLY need a RB...

 

[redman]

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

they shouldn't need to trade up to get Lynch.he should easily be there at #12.

I've just heard some chatter that Green Bay and Buffalo both want him, and that they might have to trade up.

Bills will not waste picks to trade up for a RB.They need to spend picks on defense.

Interestingly enough, they drafted a RB in the first round - coming off a devastating knee injury no less - not too long ago when they had needs elsewhere.

Marv Levy didn't though, and thats the difference.

Fair enough. With AP though I think you're dealing with enough of a talent that a team may well decide that he's too good of a talent to pass on. Obviously, a trade up is a little more than that, but as a player like that falls, I can easily see a frenzy develop among teams to jump and get him. As a 'Skins fan that's what I'm hoping for as a catalyst for a trade-down scenario which is what I want for my team.

 

[Obie Wan]

I look for Buffalo to (possibly move up and) take Lynch.

they shouldn't need to trade up to get Lynch.he should easily be there at #12.

I've just heard some chatter that Green Bay and Buffalo both want him, and that they might have to trade up.

Bills will not waste picks to trade up for a RB.They need to spend picks on defense.

But the Bills REALLY need a RB...

didn't say they wouldn't draft one, they just won't waste picks to move up for one.they won't take Lynch at #12 unless Willis and Okoye are off the board. and then they still may do something else and wait for one of the 2nd tier backs to drop to the 3rd round.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I still think the Vikings take him.

Why? They have CT and clearly other needs.

Taylor's serviceable at best, a placeholder. Peterson would be electric behind that offensive line and the best player available at their pick.

Fruity, you've been pretty adamant about the Vikes picking up Peterson. If the first four are Russell/Thomas/Quinn/CJ, do you think they'd try and trade up or just hope he'd fall further?

I think he's going to fall right into their lap.

 

[Biabreakable]

I still think the Vikings take him.

Why? They have CT and clearly other needs.

Taylor's serviceable at best, a placeholder. Peterson would be electric behind that offensive line and the best player available at their pick.

Fruity, you've been pretty adamant about the Vikes picking up Peterson. If the first four are Russell/Thomas/Quinn/CJ, do you think they'd try and trade up or just hope he'd fall further?

I think he's going to fall right into their lap.

I agree. I just cannot see the Cardinals or the Deadskins picking him when they have mucho $$ tied up at the positions allready.Now the Cardinals, Redskins or Vikings may use him falling to them to trade down with a team willing to pay the price... if no trade happens I think the Vikings should snap him up though. Chester Taylor is a decent Rb but he is not at a level that Edge and Portis are and his contract is not that expensive either. They allready paid him a good chunk of his contract in year one. I bet his contract is similar to what Ladell Betts is making now possibly even less. The Vikings can keep Taylor as a backup while they groom AD. They also like running the ball enough that both backs could be busy. I do think the Vikings will at least entertain trading down but if no one ponies up a deal for them I don't think they will pass on the talent that AD brings to thier offense. For Washington and Arizona defense is a bigger priority for those teams than it is for the Vikings right now.

 

[Traders2001]

what about atlanta? dunn won't last forever and if they move away from zone blocking norwood doesn't fit

He would not make it past Atlanta for sure , Dunn is done and Norwood is third down material only ( 170 pounds on 6 foot frame he would not last one game as a featured back ) Atlanta would suddenly be a Super Bowl team with Peterson as a RB. Last season except for Vick no one could run the ball for the Falcons, how many times were they second down and 2 or 3 and they would run it twice with Dunn or Norwood and gained nothing . It killed so many drives not having a NFL RB in their backfield.

 

[EBF]

what about atlanta? dunn won't last forever and if they move away from zone blocking norwood doesn't fit

He would not make it past Atlanta for sure , Dunn is done and Norwood is third down material only ( 170 pounds on 6 foot frame he would not last one game as a featured back ) Atlanta would suddenly be a Super Bowl team with Peterson as a RB. Last season except for Vick no one could run the ball for the Falcons, how many times were they second down and 2 or 3 and they would run it twice with Dunn or Norwood and gained nothing . It killed so many drives not having a NFL RB in their backfield.

IMO, Atlanta is the ideal realistic destination for Peterson. They have a good enough QB to score some points and keep defenses at least a little bit honest. Regarding Norwood, I agree with your general sentiment, but he's not 170 pounds. He's listed as 203 pounds by NFL.com.

 

[nerangers]

Hello,

In trying to do a Rookie Mock Draft, I had a hard time figuring out where he would end up. I think the teams that need his services the most at this point in the season are the Bills and GreenBay. I am not impressed with the Lions right now. I think Washington raises some question marks. Where does he end up? Is someone going to have to move up to get him?

What are your thoughts???

# Team

1 Oakland Raiders – Lamont Jordon, signed Dominic Rhodes

2 Detroit Lions – Kevin Jones hurt, signed Tatum Bell and TJ Duckett

3 Cleveland Browns – Signed Jamal Lewis

4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Cadillac Williams

5 Arizona Cardinals – Edgerrin James, re-signed Marcel Shipp

6 Washington Redskins – Clinton Portis hurt, Betts?

7 Minnesota Vikings – Chester Taylor

8 Houston Texans – signed Ahman Green, still have DD (or DW if you prefer!)

9 Miami Dolphins – Ronnie Brown

10 Atlanta Falcons – Warrick Dunn and Jervious Norwood

11 San Francisco 49'ers – Frank Gore

12 Buffalo Bills – resigned Anthony Thomas, traded Willis McGahee

13 St. Louis Rams – Steve Jackson

14 Carolina Panthers – Deangelo Williams and Deshaun Foster

15 Pittsburgh Steelers – Willie Parker and Najah Davenport

16 Green Bay Packers – Need a Running Back!

17 Jacksonville Jaguars – MJD and Taylor

18 Cincinnati Bengals – Rudi Johnson

19 Tennessee Titans – Lendale White (might resign Chris Brown)

20 New York Giants – Reuben Droughns and Brandon Jones

21 Denver Broncos – signed Travis Henry, Mike Bell

22 Dallas Cowboys – Julius Jones and Marion Barber

23 Kansas City Chiefs – Larry Johnson

24 New England Patriots – Maroney, Faulk and Morris

25 New York Jets – signed Thomas Jones

26 Philadelphia Eagles – Westbrook and CBuck

27 New Orleans Saints – Bush and McAllister

28 New England Patriots - Maroney, Faulk and Morris

29 Baltimore Ravens – signed Willis McGahee

30 San Diego Chargers - LT!

31 Chicago Bears – Cedric Benson

32 Indianapolis Colts – Joseph Addai

NE twice.......no Seattle Seahawks - Alexander, Mo-MoIf Peterson slips that far, I think Arizona scoops him up. Shipp is not reliable IMO, and Peterson would surely get a few touches this year. Re-draft value takes a hit for '07, but dynasty value pretty much remains the same.

Seattle does not have a first round pick...went to the Pats for Branch.

 

[TwinTurbo]

I don't see how ADP drops past Cleveland at #3. Unless another team trades up, he will be a Brown. The Browns might take a QB, but I don't see them rolling the dice on Quinn at #3. And JaMarcus Russell is probably going to the Raiders at #1.

 

[DAG]

what about atlanta? dunn won't last forever and if they move away from zone blocking norwood doesn't fit

He would not make it past Atlanta for sure , Dunn is done and Norwood is third down material only ( 170 pounds on 6 foot frame he would not last one game as a featured back ) Atlanta would suddenly be a Super Bowl team with Peterson as a RB. Last season except for Vick no one could run the ball for the Falcons, how many times were they second down and 2 or 3 and they would run it twice with Dunn or Norwood and gained nothing . It killed so many drives not having a NFL RB in their backfield.

With all due respect, this sentiment keeps coming up on this board and I just don't get it. Norwood is a touch over 200 lbs., just like several feature backs who have made it just fine in the NFL. His background and his production as a rookie would suggest he's a lot more than a 3rd down or change of pace back. He was a workhorse at MS State and never missed a game due to injury. And he was running against SEC defenses with no support from a competent passing game his entire career. In ATL last season he averaged 6.4 yds/carry and that wasn't just on all the highlight runs that made ESPN. He was able to run inside and demonstrated the same vision, moves, explosiveness, and surprising strength that he did in college. He did miss two games, but with the same knee injury (and not a variety of problems like some others from his rookie class). Petrino doesn't run a zone blocking scheme, but he does spread the field, so Norwood should still be able to run through seams. And even then, he succeeded in a much more traditional west coast offense at MS State, so if Petrino plays things more straight up with a power blocking scheme, Norwood will be fine. It seems to be a recurring theme that Michael Bush is going to ATL, or maybe even a RB in the first round, and that the ATL coaches are assuming Norwood can't handle the load. Yet they've said no such thing, and the guy that targeted him (McKay) is still there. Petrino has said he wants a big back to be a short yardage specialist, but that wouldn't suggest that Norwood won't be their guy at least between the 20s (a la Parker two years ago, or Tiki Barber the last couple seasons).Sorry to hijack the thread with this rant. On the original topic, I still think Cleveland takes Peterson (barring a trade) and that he doesn't fall past Houston.

 

[The Duff Man]

The Bills would be fools to draft a RB in rd 1, let alone trade up to get one. Their defense last year wasn't that great, and they have lost a couple of key pieces in free agency.

Their first picks should to shore up what they have lost, then get a back in the 3rd to go with A-train.

If the Oline is improved with their free agency moves then all they need is a respectable back to keep defenses honest and let Losman and Evans continue to improve. If their line is still bad then it doesn't matter much who is back there.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

The Bills would be fools to draft a RB in rd 1, let alone trade up to get one. Their defense last year wasn't that great, and they have lost a couple of key pieces in free agency.Their first picks should to shore up what they have lost, then get a back in the 3rd to go with A-train.If the Oline is improved with their free agency moves then all they need is a respectable back to keep defenses honest and let Losman and Evans continue to improve. If their line is still bad then it doesn't matter much who is back there.

Sorry, I can't agree with you on this one. I think the Bills would be fools not to at least try to trade up to get Peterson. ADP is a back that doesn't come around that often. His skills are one of a kind and whoever lands him will have a game changing back. Houston needed D more than O and look how wrong they were to pass on a player like Bush. I know I'm being biased here, but Peterson is a better RUNNINGBACK than Bush. You don't pass on that kind of talent.

 

[EBF]

Houston needed D more than O and look how wrong they were to pass on a player like Bush. I know I'm being biased here, but Peterson is a better RUNNINGBACK than Bush. You don't pass on that kind of talent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKjOnSpwOMM

Nasty!

 

[IvanKaramazov]

The Bills would be fools to draft a RB in rd 1, let alone trade up to get one. Their defense last year wasn't that great, and they have lost a couple of key pieces in free agency.

Their first picks should to shore up what they have lost,

Like, say, their starting RB. The Bills have a lot of holes to fill and I would have no problem at all seeing them take a defensive player in the first round, but there's really no question that we need to draft a RB someplace as well. If Levy & Co. decide that Peterson/Lynch represent better first round value than the various defensive options, that's fine with me.