If the Cowboys let Murray leave, I'd think AD has to be on the way

[BrAinPaiNt]

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 6m6 minutes ago
Adrian Peterson's dad says son hasn't asked for a trade, but will meet with Vikings again later this week http://wp.me/p14QSB-9JgE


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[Wrangler87]

The Cowboys are close to a title and Murray is a big reason why. JG said so himself. Why would they let him walk over a million or 2 per year. I personally don't think they would unless they had a plan to improve the position. The only player that can bring improvement would be AD. He's all world.

If Murray leaves I'd think the Cowboys have solid info that AD won't be a Viking next year and both parties have a handshake agreement. It's a gamble for sure, but that's what Jerry is all about.

Wouldn't it be "AP"?

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Mark Lane‏@therealmarklane
On @1053thefan, @fishsports says Adrian Peterson to #Cowboys as a real possibility, but really 1/30 possibilities.

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[Wrangler87]

People who want a rookie RB forget how important a RB's pass protection is to the offense. Murray was very good at that. It usually takes a rookie RB at least two seasons to excel at blitz pickup. Are we going to risk Romo's back on a rookie RB picking up the blitz?

The Cowboys window is right now. If Murray is gone, expect some veteran RB who can still run and pick up the blitz to be signed. I'm not saying the Cowboys won't draft a RB, but it will go along with a veteran who is ready to contribute now, like a Spiller or Forsett.

 

[Silver N Blue]

You have to wonder if this pans out that it was not the plan all along.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

AP to Bucs or fake?

 

[The Natural]

AP to Bucs or fake?

give us a link and we'll tell you..

 

[Silver N Blue]

give us a link and we'll tell you..

I'm headed to the liquor store right now to find out

 

[Common Sense]

Why does everyone seem to think Peterson is the magical exception to the rule about RBs breaking down at 28? And why was a year off bad for McClain but good for Peterson?

 

[ufcrules1]

Wouldn't it be "AP"?

This has been covered a million times. Adrian Peterson's nickname is All day. Shortened to AD.

"Peterson's father nicknamed him "All Day," because his father said he could go all day"

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

Why does everyone seem to think Peterson is the magical exception to the rule about RBs breaking down at 28? And why was a year off bad for McClain but good for Peterson?

maybe because three words: generational running back ?

 

[Miller]

He's not coming. The Vikes owe him what...12.5 in 2015 and 16 mil in 2016. Why would we sit on DM and then pay up for AP? I know he is generational but it at 30 we won't do it.
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[Stash]

You have to wonder if this pans out that it was not the plan all along.

I've been thinking that for months.

 

[sideon]

Why does everyone seem to think Peterson is the magical exception to the rule about RBs breaking down at 28? And why was a year off bad for McClain but good for Peterson?

Because AD is a freak of nature who damn near broke the single season record after coming back from a serious leg injury, elite players are usually the exception to the rule.

 

[Common Sense]

maybe because three words: generational running back ?

What about the three words "30-year-old running back?"

 

[Common Sense]

Because AD is a freak of nature who damn near broke the single season record after coming back from a serious leg injury, elite players are usually the exception to the rule.

So when does AD start to break down in this scenario? 40?

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

What about the three words "30-year-old running back?"

fair point.
however generational running back trumps that.

 

[remdak]

I think it will be drafting a running back, unless Peterson is willing to take $6-7MM, which he won't be.

 

[pjtoadie]

He's not coming. The Vikes owe him what...12.5 in 2015 and 16 mil in 2016. Why would we sit on DM and then pay up for AP? I know he is generational but it at 30 we won't do it.
t

If the Vikes did trade him to Dallas he would most likely restructure...

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

So when does AD start to break down in this scenario? 40?

look at Tim Duncan. The dude is 38 and still schooling the 20 year olds.