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Time to trade Peterson (1 Viewer)

jurrassic

jurrassic

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So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.

 
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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Why would you want to trade him away? I understand you may have drafted him as a RB3, but honestly the guy looks to be fantasy gold. It might make more sense to trade for Chester Taylor to handcuff him.
 
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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Parker and Westbrook would intrigue me, with Parker being more of an option, but I would probably decline a trade for either (they both have their own injury concerns so that negates that part of the equation for me). As for MJD, I drafted Peterson over him, so that'd be a no thanks.I'm holding on this one
 
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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Parker/Westbrook...WOWIs his value that HIGH right now? :blackdot:
 
letter_j said:
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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Parker/Westbrook...WOWIs his value that HIGH right now? :blackdot:
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not in my book, I'd do it for Parker in a heartbeat.
 
This isn't really a question for my roster specifically, just in general. His value is very high right now. Parker was a 2000 yard 16 td back last year. Peterson is a rookie. At what point do you jump on the guys who want the next big thing. I honestly think in a few weeks, guys will be able to trade Peterson for LJ.

 
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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I would move him for Parker or Westbrook. I'd be nervous about it but I feel comfortable that those two will score more points than him this season. Keeper league, though, no way. No way would I trade him for MJD in a keeper or a redraft.
 
I too drafted him as my RB3 and am happy with my RB1&2 (Addai & Portis). Therefore, I am exploring my options. Im thinking about offering him and a WR for Steve Smith and Thomas Jones. I can wait a while though and may be able to buy Jones low after next week (vs BAL).

 
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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I would only consider trading him if you can get a top 5 RB, and even there LJ is a risk considering how they looked. The Minn offensive line is spectacular, and the run game is productive even when they stack the box. I would consider Parker, Addai, Gore, maybe Westbrook. Otherwise you hold him.(I'll tell you this much - my LT + Peterson + Wayne + Andre Johnson + Big Ben starting lineup is looking nice :rolleyes:
 
corpcow said:
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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I would only consider trading him if you can get a top 5 RB, and even there LJ is a risk considering how they looked. The Minn offensive line is spectacular, and the run game is productive even when they stack the box. I would consider Parker, Addai, Gore, maybe Westbrook. Otherwise you hold him.(I'll tell you this much - my LT + Peterson + Wayne + Andre Johnson + Big Ben starting lineup is looking nice :goodposting:
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I never claim to be a shark but I did move Peterson and M. Lynch for Alexander this week on one of my teams.
 
At least let him tear up the Lions, then after 2 big weeks you should get the most in return. However, by then you may be hesitant to trade him away. He could put up 150 again this week.

 
SoloMatisse said:
To trade AD at this point would be foolhearty. The man is a baller and he'll probably be a beast down the stretch.
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And you have no concern regarding his history of injuries at the college level? My concern is if he can handle the load at the pro level for a whole season
 
grabnmcbutt said:
SoloMatisse said:
To trade AD at this point would be foolhearty. The man is a baller and he'll probably be a beast down the stretch.
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And you have no concern regarding his history of injuries at the college level? My concern is if he can handle the load at the pro level for a whole season
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I'm amazed that the majority of responses thus far have been to HOLD HIM after one week. Really, those in the HOLD camp, if you were redrafting today, you'd take him above Brian Westbrook and Willie Parker? You'd only trade him for Tomlinson, Addai, and Steven Jackson? I find this amazing. I was looking for a thread just like this as I have several owners emailing me, asking what they have to give up for Peterson and I truly don't have a clue yet. THAT is why I wanna hold him because I'm still not sure of his value. But if I was offered the caliber of RB like Westbrook or Parker or maybe Travis Henry/Rudi Johnson, I think I have to pull the trigger right NOW.
 
The news is all Peterson, right now. He looked good, Taylor is hurt, he is the next big thing. This is why I started the thread. Are you truly a believer in this guy finishing as a top 10 back, with that passing game?

 
He's sitting behind Steven Jackson and Clinton Portis right now...and I sure could use a boost at WR. I would gladly move him for a legitimate #1WR...nothing less.

ETA that I would be shocked if someone in my league agreed to this.

 
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1huskerfan said:
grabnmcbutt said:
SoloMatisse said:
To trade AD at this point would be foolhearty. The man is a baller and he'll probably be a beast down the stretch.
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And you have no concern regarding his history of injuries at the college level? My concern is if he can handle the load at the pro level for a whole season
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Beides the collarbone what else did he have problems with?
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Shoulder 2004Ankle 2005Collar bone 2006This quoted from ESPN U"Despite all that success, Peterson had been fairly injury-prone in his Oklahoma career. He dislocated his left shoulder in fall practice in 2004, reaggravated it during the regular season and then had surgery in the offseason."
 
I have a man crush on A-Pete, and he's allllllll mine for the next 5 years. :P

Even in the event of my untimely death, my girlfriend has written instructions to NEVER trade him! :blackdot:

 
jurrassic said:
The news is all Peterson, right now. He looked good, Taylor is hurt, he is the next big thing. This is why I started the thread. Are you truly a believer in this guy finishing as a top 10 back, with that passing game?
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To me it all depends on Taylor. Taylor will get carries and if he were healthy this past weekend this thread wouldn't exist.
 
grabnmcbutt said:
1huskerfan said:
grabnmcbutt said:
SoloMatisse said:
To trade AD at this point would be foolhearty. The man is a baller and he'll probably be a beast down the stretch.
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And you have no concern regarding his history of injuries at the college level? My concern is if he can handle the load at the pro level for a whole season
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Beides the collarbone what else did he have problems with?
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Shoulder 2004Ankle 2005Collar bone 2006This quoted from ESPN U"Despite all that success, Peterson had been fairly injury-prone in his Oklahoma career. He dislocated his left shoulder in fall practice in 2004, reaggravated it during the regular season and then had surgery in the offseason."
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Thanks
 
1huskerfan said:
grabnmcbutt said:
1huskerfan said:
grabnmcbutt said:
SoloMatisse said:
To trade AD at this point would be foolhearty. The man is a baller and he'll probably be a beast down the stretch.
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And you have no concern regarding his history of injuries at the college level? My concern is if he can handle the load at the pro level for a whole season
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Beides the collarbone what else did he have problems with?
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Shoulder 2004Ankle 2005Collar bone 2006This quoted from ESPN U"Despite all that success, Peterson had been fairly injury-prone in his Oklahoma career. He dislocated his left shoulder in fall practice in 2004, reaggravated it during the regular season and then had surgery in the offseason."
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Thanks
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I also found this information pretty amazing... In just two years during just his senior year of high school and his freshman year in college he ran the ball over 600 times!!"What might help Peterson avoid the NFL's injury report is if he learns to run without so many focal points. The biggest criticism of Peterson's Sooners career was that, in football terms, he runs too high. In essence, his upper body is too upright, making him a large target for tacklers. Add in the fact that Peterson is taller than the average running back and the question among NFL personnel folks is whether Peterson is worthy of taking in the early part of the first round given the financial investment. "You're talking about putting 20, 25, maybe $30 million into him and I'm not sure if he lasts more than four years the way he runs," one NFL coach said. "I love him as a player, but we can't all think in terms of just how good a player he is. There's more to it. Particularly if you're a team that's on a two- or three-year plan. If he was the final piece to the puzzle, OK, maybe you take him. But if you're still building, it's a tough call." The other fear is that Peterson's body has already taken a pounding. Between his senior year in high school and freshman season at Oklahoma, Peterson carried more than 600 times for more than 4,800 yards. In his freshman season alone, he had 339 carries for 1,925 yards. In fact, Peterson said he initially hurt his collarbone as a freshman. It didn't break until he was a junior."
 
1huskerfan said:
grabnmcbutt said:
SoloMatisse said:
To trade AD at this point would be foolhearty. The man is a baller and he'll probably be a beast down the stretch.
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And you have no concern regarding his history of injuries at the college level? My concern is if he can handle the load at the pro level for a whole season
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Beides the collarbone what else did he have problems with?
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High ankle sprain cost him about half of his sophmore year.
 
grabnmcbutt said:
The other fear is that Peterson's body has already taken a pounding. Between his senior year in high school and freshman season at Oklahoma, Peterson carried more than 600 times for more than 4,800 yards.
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Citing carries in high school is meaningless. One, was he even tackled in high school? And when he was, HE was the one dishing out the pain.
 
Biabreakable said:
Evilgrin 72 said:
I tried to get Peterson and Favre for Roethlisberger and Fred Taylor and was rebuffed.
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Naw really? :goodposting:
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:fishing:I was setting the stage for negotiation. Always lob out a crappy offer to a team with a desperate need (or perceived need.) He came back offering me Calvin Johnson for Romo but I already have Steve Smith, Wayne, Driver, Glenn, and Curry at WR so I don't really have a big need for CJ.
 
The only reason AP fell as far as he did in redrafts was the concerns of Taylor eating into his time and whether or not he could really translate his skills to the NFL (although most didn't doubt that).

Well, he's shown what he can do and Taylor was temporarily removed from the picture. Even with him coming back, it's very likely AP will see enough to produce pretty good stats. Knowing what we know after just 1 week, yes, I think his draft position would change significantly. In a redraft league, I could see trading him for one of the consensus top RB's, including guys like Westbrook or Henry or Parker, but that's about it. In a keeper or dynasty league, not a chance.

 
jamil said:
seriously, if you guys want to trade him....

wait till AFTER he plays the lions.
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I seriously hope he puts up huge numbers against the Lions, but I doubt the Lions even care about pass coverage against the Vikes. If he has meiocre numbers, you nay have lost your chance at FWP. If you can get FWP or Westy now....I would do it. Note.....Re-Draft only

 
If your going to trade him do it now!.All teams know he can run now, but they also know Vikings can't pass..they will box him in...plus look at the Vikings sch..not a cake walk!

 
Sounds like Taylor coming back this week or next and will be on the field starting the first series. Take it for what you will but you have to take away probably about 8 - 10 looks from peterson. I would say he would be good for 70 rush 20 rec every game, but Childress is still very much behind Taylor at this juncture.

 
I would trade Peterson after he tears up Detroit this week. Chester should be coming back which might bring him back to earth. I figure after this week Peterson will have top 10 RB value. Trade him for a guy with a track record and no competition.

 
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Nobody in thier right mind would give you Westbrook or FWP for Peterson in a redraft today.

 
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I think Childress is only wanting CT to play to ensure AD doesn't get hurt (considering his past). It's obvious who has the better talent and ability in MIN. I don't understand why Childress has this man crush on CT; If CT can get 1200/6 than AD is good for 1600/12 IMHO. Do you want LT or Thomas Jones starting for your team? The talent difference is comparable to those two. :pickle:

AD had 20 touches last week: 19/103/0 and 1/60/1.

I think it's safe to say that even with CT in the picture AD will get 15+ touches every week, and 20 touches wouldn't be a stretch to project. If he can keep producing similiar stats to his week 1 numbers with those 20 touches he will be fantasy gold this year.

Let's not forget he's easily the best goaline option for Minny as well. That puts him equal to the likes of Marion Barber who is currently considered a solid RB2 option.

I don't think AD has proven anything yet but he's off to a great start. Let's see what happens when he plays CHI or when MIN is getting blown out and they are forced to pass.

 
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letter_j said:
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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Parker/Westbrook...WOWIs his value that HIGH right now? :goodposting:
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If you trade away Peterson for FWP or Westy you made a bad trade.
 
switz said:
letter_j said:
jurrassic said:
So we know that everyone is focused on the next big thing in fantasy, everyone wants to ride the wave. After an impressive week 1 showing by Adrian Peterson, and the news that Taylor is hurting, is now the time to trade him? Things are looking good for him right now, but he is still a rookie and they still have no passing game. The Vikings played ATL which is not a real test. Who is looking to trade him? Who is looking to trade for him? He is currently the #1 rb in my league after 1 week, and I think I may be able to move him for a guy like Parker, Jones-Drew, or Westbrook.
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Parker/Westbrook...WOWIs his value that HIGH right now? :football:
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If you trade away Peterson for FWP or Westy you made a bad trade.
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I'd say that's true in a Dynasty league.
 
Eagle Eye said:
Eagle Eye said:
Nobody in thier right mind would give you Westbrook or FWP for Peterson in a redraft today.
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:football:except switz I guess.I'd love to hear some of your reasoning here.
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Now everybody wants me in their leagues :mellow:Note: The above was my original response, not realizing you edited your post before I finished mine...So...Last year was the first time Westbrook put up those numbers, and stayed healthy. Quite unlikely to happen again.As for Parker, I'm not sold on him.Peterson is a once in a generation talent, who should remain healthy due to splitting the load, AND doesn't need 20 touches to put up huge numbers.I wouldn't be surprised to see Peterson finish THIS season ahead of both FWP and Westbrook - by a large margin. In fact, you can pin this thread I'm so confident in it.
 
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