Vikings' Adrian Peterson returns to team today

[big dog cowboy]

So the Vikings' 7 wins that people want to keep pointing to, came against the worst teams in the league. In fact, the Vikings even managed to lose a game to the dumpster fire known as the 2014 Chicago Bears.

It happens. We lost to Colt McCoy.

 

[tyke1doe]

This doesn't surprise me.
The Vikings weren't going to give AP away. And if he sat out, he not only wouldn't get his money, but he'd be a year older and would have less pull in the market.
I enjoyed and appreciated all the hope by fans who wanted him here, but I knew it wasn't going to happen.
We weren't about to mortgage the future. And short of that, he wasn't going to wear the star.

 

[Idgit]

That is your opinion, vikes seem to feel different. Vikes did say if someone was willing to offer a lot they would listen outside of that they feel with their young QB that Peterson can be a big help to him and the Vikings team.

Zimmer came in and turned around a really bad defense quickly. The Vikes have some talent along the OL. Now they have Peterson back. He makes things different for that young QB.

I don't hold it against them that they beat the bad teams. That's what Dallas was doing before last season, and that's how bad teams start the process of becoming good ones. Now they've added Wallace to go with the two solid TEs and Paterson (what happened to him and his screen game last season?). And they had a really good draft adding Waynes, Kendricks, Hunter, and Clemmings. CHI is in a major rebuilding mode and DET just lost the interior of that DL that made them contenders. If Bridgewater doesn't slump in his sophomore season, Minny is probably in WC contention by the end of the season.

 

[Stash]

It happens. We lost to Colt McCoy.

Thanks for bringing that up!

 

[Alexander]

Lol

It's like there was NEVER a chance of it happening anyway (looking back)

I do wonder if Zimm would have let him go if there was a juicy offer?

Zimmer stated "no" if there was ever any offers during this whole offseason.

But of course, the AD/AP pod people will just consider him a liar.

It can still happen. It just has to.

 

[Doomsday101]

Zimmer came in and turned around a really bad defense quickly. The Vikes have some talent along the OL. Now they have Peterson back. He makes things different for that young QB.

I don't hold it against them that they beat the bad teams. That's what Dallas was doing before last season, and that's how bad teams start the process of becoming good ones. Now they've added Wallace to go with the two solid TEs and Paterson (what happened to him and his screen game last season?). And they had a really good draft adding Waynes, Kendricks, Hunter, and Clemmings. CHI is in a major rebuilding mode and DET just lost the interior of that DL that made them contenders. If Bridgewater doesn't slump in his sophomore season, Minny is probably in WC contention by the end of the season.

Beating bad teams is what you are supposed to do if you plan on contending and having that extra weapon is a big help when trying to beat the better teams. I don't think Dallas goes in and beats the Seahawks in Seattle without the strong running game. Minn again not saying they are now SB bound but become harder to beat when defense now has to focus on the run and not just go after a young QB forcing him into big mistakes. For Minn this takes a big load off Bridgewater shoulders, he can now turn and hand it off to Peterson and use what should be a very effective play action

 

[erod]

First, Peterson is just doing the math. He's got a lot of money headed his way, and he's not going to start taking fines. He can work this in the background more effectively and less costly.

Second, and the is my gut feeling, Peterson got word from his agent that the Cowboys, sight unseen, aren't going to pony up the type of offer that will pry him away from Minnesota at this time. Dallas is probably interested only in the 2nd or 3rd round pick range. The Vikings want a first rounder and more. Stalemate, for now anyway, and no other team is interested right now.

Peterson has to rebuild his value if he wants a team, primarily Dallas, to step forward and offer the kind of package that will get Minnesota's serious attention. The Vikings will gladly trade him for the right package, but they have to be able to sell this to their fan base. Otherwise, they'd just as soon have him on board to take pressure off of Bridgewater.

The Cowboys are really the only team in this mix, and right now, (1) they don't even know what they have in house, and (2) how that compares to what Peterson is now after his layoff. If they're going to pay Peterson the cash he wants and the Vikings they picks they want, they need to see him play some football. Best see that from afar for the time being.

No, this isn't dead if Dallas is truly interested. But it won't happen until preseason, or perhaps even the trade deadline. Both the Cowboys and the Vikings are more than content to just stand pat for now.

This negotiation will go down in to the 12th hour, many weeks from now.

 

[DandyDon52]

I have and stated that Bridgewater has a chance to develop into a very good QB if he is not asked to carry the load, Peterson gives them the other weapon so defense can't just pin their ears back and go after the QB. Defensively Minn was 11th in points allowed, gave up 121 a game rushing which was 8th, pass rush the ranked 7th with 41 sacks. Secondary was an issue so Minn addressed that in the draft with Trae Waynes at CB with the 11th overall pick. Not calling them SB contenders but 7-9 last season with a rookie QB who now comes in with a year under his belt and a top RB in the backfield with him they have a shot to make post season

with peterson back, they might make it as a wc. He should take some pressure off the qb.

 

[punchnjudy]

Yeah, but word is he returned wearing a Cowboys cap so...

 

[Doomsday101]

with peterson back, they might make it as a wc. He should take some pressure off the qb.

They very well could, if they do then it is a 1 game elimination contest