Adrian Peterson Sweepstakes ***Officially reinstated (again) and merged***

[Manwiththeplan]

I mean everything says he wont be in Minny next season

everything except the coach, GM, team president and his actual contract

 

[gmoney112]

Not saying they wont draft a RB but they drafted McKinnon last year and they are very high on him. He is a unique talent with a very high level skill set.

Oh yeah I know. I actually really liked McKinnon, I was hoping he'd land in Dallas but he went earlier than I expected.

Not saying they will draft one either, but if they felt like they needed to they definitely have a lot of options this year.

McKinnon's talent actually strengthens the argument that AD is probably not going to be a Vike this year, in my opinion at least.

 

[dallasdave]

I want to go fishing. Still too cold now and rainy. I gots da blues. And it ain't over no RB neither. (grammar as is please)

Is this a song ? if so is about a guy were not allowed to talk about ? If so we could change the song to one of Edgar Winters songs from the 70's "Undercover Man ".

 

[ufcrules1]

Good for them! One less NFC team to worry about.

I don't think AP will be playing for the Vikings this year.

 

[Stash]

Given AD's contractual numbers, I think Minny is also looking at this draft and how deep it is, and really contemplating taking one of these backs in the top 3 rounds and just simply releasing AD for the cap relief.

They aren't hurting very badly on the cap, and they could definitely keep him, but releasing him would give them a ton of caproom in 2016. Draft a back this year, release AD, they still have a pretty good chance to make the playoffs if they draft well. They aren't a bad team, they just lack playmakers on offense. I don't think the difference between AD and say, Gordon/Gurley/Ajayi/Coleman/etc. is going to determine whether they win a Super Bowl this year or not so I can definitely see them releasing him outright at some point

I just can't see them keeping him at his current rate and I think this all just posturing to try and get something, anything, for him. I wouldn't be surprised if they got a 2nd or a 3rd from another team, but I don't think it'll be us. If they do take a back in the draft, I think it's probably an indicator he's going to be released, and I'd be all over that like white on rice.

It's fine now and they've got plenty of cap space only paying rookie quarterback wages, but what happens long term if he's the guy they hope? In two years, you're spending a ton of that cap space to keep him. And the $13 million you don't pay Peterson would help 'the Bridgewater Fund' down the road.

And, best case scenario, does anyone think the 2015 Vikings have a prayer of winning a championship with or without Peterson?

 

[ufcrules1]

Tony Dorsett!

Does it really go back THAT far? If so, I really don't like our odds drafting a rookie to run behind this line and winning a super bowl.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Shouldn't this be in the NFL Zone?

Maybe after training camp starts but it's slow and the prior linkage to the Cowboys makes it a hot topic for some.

 

[JJB500]

And he didn't even start to around midyear. Isn't he the only running back to win the Heisman, National Championship and then SB? Not sure.

He even won the National Championship & Super Bowl in the same stadium, The Superdome.

 

[ufcrules1]

Time will tell. I just have no confidence with the current regime; plus why move away from something that worked so well last year. Obviously I am intrigued with the possible addition of AP but regardless of what happens I want a bellcow.

You're not alone. Our running game was too much a part of our teams success last year to play around this year. I think we let Murray walk because we knew we were going to get something better. And by better I'm not talking about DMF or a rookie.

 

[dallasdave]

I don't think AP will be playing for the Vikings this year.

No, and Hopefully he will be helping the Cowboys win the Super Bowl this year. I think he will be singing that song by Motely Crue, "Home Sweet Home".

 

[JJB500]

Does it really go back THAT far? If so, I really don't like our odds drafting a rookie to run behind this line and winning a super bowl.

Neither do I, I want AD too!

 

[dallasdave]

It's fine now and they've got plenty of cap space only paying rookie quarterback wages, but what happens long term if he's the guy they hope? In two years, you're spending a ton of that cap space to keep him. And the $13 million you don't pay Peterson would help 'the Bridgewater Fund' down the road.

And, best case scenario, does anyone think the 2015 Vikings have a prayer of winning a championship with or without Peterson?

Time for the Vikes to rebuild

 

[mattjames2010]

Does it really go back THAT far? If so, I really don't like our odds drafting a rookie to run behind this line and winning a super bowl.

Yeah, because an elite QB, a big time WR, a great developing O-line, and a solid defense wouldn't help win us the Super Bowl. It's the 30 year old RB that would get us the trophy. A stupid statistic about rookie RBs linked to lombardi trophies is what will b our downfall in 2015.

 

[ufcrules1]

No, and Hopefully he will be helping the Cowboys win the Super Bowl this year. I think he will be singing that song by Motely Crue, "Home Sweet Home".

I could see these 2 becoming VERY tight.
http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***/files/2013/11/NS_03CowboysMinn32_34082208_173226.jpg

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Yeah, because an elite QB, a big time WR, a great developing O-line, and a solid defense wouldn't help win us the Super Bowl. It's the 30 year old RB that would get us the trophy. A stupid statistic about rookie RBs linked to lombardi trophies is what will b our downfall in 2015.

Don't tell Emmitt that.

 

[LittleD]

It's fine now and they've got plenty of cap space only paying rookie quarterback wages, but what happens long term if he's the guy they hope? In two years, you're spending a ton of that cap space to keep him. And the $13 million you don't pay Peterson would help 'the Bridgewater Fund' down the road.

And, best case scenario, does anyone think the 2015 Vikings have a prayer of winning a championship with or without Peterson?

They only have to hold on to him for 1 more year and he'll be 31. No team is gonna pay big bucks for a 31 yr. old RB. In the end, I think the boys
will just draft a young RB with fresh legs and move on. Arizona might likely trade for him and give significant picks. Vikings are not going to do
anything with AP if they don't get picks and lots of them.

 

[dallasdave]

I could see these 2 becoming VERY tight.
http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***/files/2013/11/NS_03CowboysMinn32_34082208_173226.jpg

Oh Yeah !!!

 

[phildadon86]

everything except the coach, GM, team president and his actual contract

Way to take a small piece of what I said and make it fit your comment. You a lawyer by any chance?

 

[ufcrules1]

Yeah, because an elite QB, a big time WR, a great developing O-line, and a solid defense wouldn't help win us the Super Bowl. It's the 30 year old RB that would get us the trophy. A stupid statistic about rookie RBs linked to lombardi trophies is what will b our downfall in 2015.

I still believe a solid RB is needed. I assure you if we didn't have Murray last year we wouldn't have went as far as we did. Our run game was our whole identity last year. Teams couldn't stop it and that opened up the passing game mismatches and everything. AP isn't some random 30 RB, he is the best RB in the game right now and behind our line.. we would instantly become super bowl favorites in the NFC. Stop fighting it man... it's going to happen.

 

[ufcrules1]

Don't tell Emmitt that.

Oh snap.... good one!