News: DMN: Report: Adrian Peterson not seeking trade to Cowboys

[Dave_in-NC]

Can you say 'the plot thickens'?.......

Let's wait and see if it's true. Remember there is a video of Dez to.

 

[Bowdown27]

I think there is more to this Adrian to dallas rumors. Especially after this heated exchange with his agent and the team. I wouldn't be shocked to see something happen between him and the Vikings in the next week.

 

[tyke1doe]

That I can see.

Maybe a 12-4 team? In his home state? With arguably the league's best offensive line? And a top QB, QR, TE and overall offense?

Yeah, I could see that...

You can't make it so obvious, though. You have to let it be known but then play the, "That's media speculation" because if you only have one option, i.e., "I absolutely want to play for the Vikings" you lose your ability to bargain.

So I think Adrian Peterson has expressed his desires, but his agent has said, "Not so fast. Let's keep our hand close to us and leave the Vikings guessing."

That's why I say it's a negotiation ploy. The moment you lose the upper hand and as long as you convince the other party you have no other option, you lose.

 

[Doomsday101]

Way I see it Vikes control what is going to happen, AP is under contract where he wants to go really does not matter much

 

[TwoDeep3]

 

[Stash]

Let's wait and see if it's true. Remember there is a video of Dez to.

Yeah, according to Mike 'Marinelli to Tampa' Florio...

But this one is giving specific names involved. If it's untrue, any of the three can quickly and easily deny it.

 

[Stash]

You can't make it so obvious, though. You have to let it be known but then play the, "That's media speculation" because if you only have one option, i.e., "I absolutely want to play for the Vikings" you lose your ability to bargain.

So I think Adrian Peterson has expressed his desires, but his agent has said, "Not so fast. Let's keep our hand close to us and leave the Vikings guessing."

That's why I say it's a negotiation ploy. The moment you lose the upper hand and as long as you convince the other party you have no other option, you lose.

I think that the only negotiations Peterson needs is the exorbitant contract. He says "pay me what you owe me" and the conversation is over.

All of those clowns in Minnesota say "we want Adrian back" for damage control reasons with the fanbase. But NONE of them will go in record when the follow up question "under his current contract?" is asked.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Yeah, according to Mike 'Marinelli to Tampa' Florio...

But this one is giving specific names involved. If it's untrue, any of the three can quickly and easily deny it.

Another source said his agent had more than one argument at the combine with other agents and such.
I'd say it's true, guy sounds like an idiot.

 

[xwalker]

Way I see it Vikes control what is going to happen, AP is under contract where he wants to go really does not matter much

If the Vikings were planning to just pay his current contract, then I would expect them to say he is under contract and will play there in 2015.

Instead they are saying we expect him to be hear or we want him to be hear which is something a team would say when they either want him to take a pay cut or want to trade him.

 

[Stash]

Another source said his agent had more than one argument at the combine with other agents and such.
I'd say it's true, guy sounds like an idiot.

Do you have a link to that one? I haven't seen it.

 

[Stash]

If the Vikings were planning to just pay his current contract, then I would expect them to say he is under contract and will play there in 2015.

Instead they are saying we expect him to be hear or we want him to be hear which is something a team would say when they either want him to take a pay cut or want to trade him.

Exactly. It's damage control for a team about to release their best player. They can't let their fans think it was the team's fault that he's leaving. They have to deal with the backlash from Vikings fans.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Do you have a link to that one? I haven't seen it.

It was some thing Risen posted a while ago.

 

[xwalker]

Exactly. It's damage control for a team about to release their best player. They can't let their fans think it was the team's fault that he's leaving. They have to deal with the backlash from Vikings fans.

Yes, teams have definitely been known to do that.

Years ago in baseball the Texas Rangers used to leak things to the media to make players look bad when they were not going to re-sign them.

 

[BAT]

So who do you believe?

Unless Peterson is willing to sign for a song, the only player from Minny Jerry should seriously be targetting for a trade is FS Harrison Smith. This kid is on the verge of all pro.

 

[Doomsday101]

If the Vikings were planning to just pay his current contract, then I would expect them to say he is under contract and will play there in 2015.

Instead they are saying we expect him to be hear or we want him to be hear which is something a team would say when they either want him to take a pay cut or want to trade him.

Right now everyone is spinning anything said to fit their views. I don't want Peterson and have my reasons you want him and have yours. Right now the fact is he is a member of the Vikings another fact is he is suspended until April outside of that all else is pure speculation of what may or may not happen.

 

[tyke1doe]

I think that the only negotiations Peterson needs is the exorbitant contract. He says "pay me what you owe me" and the conversation is over.

All of those clowns in Minnesota say "we want Adrian back" for damage control reasons with the fanbase. But NONE of them will go in record when the follow up question "under his current contract?" is asked.

Yeah, you have a point. That $13 million is prohibitive. Now that I think about it. I doubt any team is going to want to trade for a running back who will be 30 when the season starts, who was essentially out last year and who stands to make $13 million. And the Vikings likely have the same mindset as the Cowboys or any running-back-desperate team: We can get a cheaper one in the draft.

Now that I've given it more thought, the Vikings are more likely to either ask AP to renegotiate his contract (which he's not going to do) or let him go.

 

[Stash]

Yeah, you have a point. That $13 million is prohibitive. Now that I think about it. I doubt any team is going to want to trade for a running back who will be 30 when the season starts, who was essentially out last year and who stands to make $13 million. And the Vikings likely have the same mindset as the Cowboys or any running-back-desperate team: We can get a cheaper one in the draft.

Now that I've given it more thought, the Vikings are more likely to either ask AP to renegotiate his contract (which he's not going to do) or let him go.

That's certainly how I see it.

And another factor that occurs to me, let's say for the sake of argument that Vikings even were inclined to pay that $13 million ( a huge stretch already), what would be that team's absolute best case scenario? Peterson runs for an insane 2,500 yards? And what would that get the rest of that team? An 8-8 record? 10 wins at best? And then what? They miraculously make the playoffs?

My point is that even on their best day, that's not a championship team. Therefore, is it at all worth it to pay Peterson $13 million for a year when you have no chance at a championship?

I sure don't think so.

 

[slick325]

If Dallas can't come to an agreement with Murray I can absolutely see a situation where Jerry trades for Peterson. The pick offered would likely be a conditional pick. His contract is not the albatross that some think simply because under the League rules regarding tampering, the Vikes could grant Peterson permission to rework his contract with any team interested in trading for him. This actually gives Peterson complete control of where he lands. If he doesn't want to play for the Raiders but the Vikes like the draft pick they offer...Peterson can refuse to rework his deal. Should he want to play for Dallas and is granted permission to talk with the Jones family, a new contract can be negotiated prior to any trade. (A two to three year deal at $5mil per would be ideal for the Cowboys)

IMO, the albatross would be what pick would Dallas have to give up. As good as he is, I wouldn't want it to be anything higher than a 5th which can become a 4th. If the Vikes want more than that...play the waiting game and pounce when they release him. Also of importance is whether Judge Doty reinstates him prior to the earliest date possible of April 15, 2015.

The Cowboys don't like going into the draft with holes so a trade could be possible should he be reinstated prior to April 15, 2015 AND Murray leaves for greener pastures.

 

[xwalker]

Right now everyone is spinning anything said to fit their views. I don't want Peterson and have my reasons you want him and have yours. Right now the fact is he is a member of the Vikings another fact is he is suspended until April outside of that all else is pure speculation of what may or may not happen.

I have not really decided if I would want him or not. I'm just trying to decipher the situation.

 

[speedkilz88]

RANDY SNYDER
NEWALLA, OK
Why would Dallas trade for or sign Adrian Peterson if DeMarco Murry leaves? Wouldn't it be better to draft a running back who is younger and wouldn't command a high price?

Bryan: They wouldn’t trade for Peterson unless he agreed to reduce his contract which he can do. He has three years remaining with some high numbers. If the Vikings do release him then you are talking a whole different ball game. What you also need to know is that Adrian Peterson is better than any of the running backs in this draft and anyone in free agency including DeMarco Murray.

David: Firstly, I really don’t think the Cowboys would trade for Peterson. His contract is too big and the cost of what they’d have to give up on top of that would be too high. If the Vikings were to release him, then that’d be a different story. Why? Because even at 30 years old, Peterson is a once-in-a-generation talent – a very likely Hall of Famer who skipped an entire year’s worth of mileage while sitting out during 2014. On top of that, his off-field issues and his age would likely make him a bit more affordable for whatever team signs him after he’s released. It’s worth emphasizing for the umpteenth time that this is all hypothetical. I don’t think the Vikings are going to let Peterson go without a fight.

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